Client Accounts Assistant

Brampton Recruitment Ltd; Burslem; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Client Accounts Assistant for a new role in a Property Management business. The role involves processing invoices, managing client accounts, and working closely with the Director. Ideal candidates should have experience in managing client money and be detail-oriented. The position offers a salary between £25,000 - £28,000 annually, working 37.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Ideally part or Full AAT qualification.
• Proven accounts experience required.
• Experience managing client money essential.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices related to property maintenance and utilities.
• Prepare payment runs to suppliers.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Raise invoices for rental income and other fees.
• Monitor tenant payment schedules and follow up on overdue payments.
• Assist in reconciliation of tenant accounts.

Skills

Accounts experience

Customer service focused

Detail-oriented

Team player

Education

Part or Full AAT qualification

Tools

Xero

Job description

Our client has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Client Accounts Assistant to join their team. This is a brand-new role that has been created due to the expansion of the business. This is an ideal chance to develop a role, make it your own, and develop new skills within a niche sector. This Client Accounts Assistant role is a little bit different from the normal role as it works within a Property Management business, so you will be dealing with clients monies from rents in and monies out to clients' accounts. This role is office-based and will involve working closely with one of the Directors of the business.

Job Description:

• Process invoices related to property maintenance, utilities, contractors, and other expenses.
• Prepare payment runs, ensuring timely payments to suppliers/contractors
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies
• Raise invoices for property rental income, service charges, and other fees
• To monitor tenant payment schedules and follow up on overdue payments
• Assist in the reconciliation of tenant accounts and manage any related queries
• Bank reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of financial records
• Maintain accurate financial records for all properties, including expense tracking, tenant accounts, and revenue streams
• To provide administrative support as needed
• Handle tenant inquiries regarding their accounts and financial transactions
• Liaise with clients regarding their properties

For the Client Accounts Assistant role, it would be good to see candidates with:

• Ideally part or Full AAT qualification
• Someone who has proven accounts experience
• Experience of working with client accounts, managing client money is essential, so a legal or property management, accountancy practice, insurance, pension providers, or similar background is essential
• Strong customer service focused
• Highly detail-conscious
• Proven experience with accounts software such as Xero
• Team player

Hours: 9:00 am 5:00 pm, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 Per Annum DOE

Brampton Recruitment is an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region.