Client Accounts Assistant

Carter Jonas; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Health cash plan

Cycle to Work

Extra annual leave

Job summary

Carter Jonas in Shrewsbury is looking for a Client Accounts Assistant to support the Client Accounting team with supplier invoices, payments, and reconciliations.

The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork and excellent client service, with opportunities to develop accounting and administration skills within a well established property consultancy.

You will join a friendly, collaborative department and contribute to efficient financial management across a diverse client portfolio.

Qualifications

• Previous accounts payable or finance administration experience would be beneficial.
• Good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Check the coding of the supplier invoices.
• Upload the invoices onto the TRAMPS software.
• Process the payment of the invoices and creating the BACS file.
• Transferring funds to facilitate payment via BACS.
• Reconciling supplier statements.
• Setting up new suppliers on TRAMPS.
• Verifying suppliers bank details.
• Working closely with other Carter Jonas offices in a professional and friendly manner.
• Having an understanding of the RICS regulations in respect of client accounting.
• Carrying out all administrative and ad hoc duties in connection with the role.
• Ensuring systems are updated on a timely and accurate basis to enable other departments within the organisation to manage effectively.
• Having basic knowledge of VAT in respect of general accounting and in respect of land and property.
• Supporting other members of the client accounting team and providing cover in periods of absence of other team members.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication skills

Financial literacy

Excel

Outlook

Prioritisation

Tools

TRAMPS

Job description

Are you highly organised, detail oriented and looking to build your career within a successful and supportive business? We have an exciting opportunity for a Client Accounts Assistant to join our Client Accounting team in Shrewsbury.

Working as part of a friendly and collaborative team, you will play a key role in supporting the financial management of a diverse portfolio of living sector clients. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your accounting and administration skills within a well established property consultancy, where accuracy, teamwork and exceptional client service are at the heart of what we do.

Our Client Accounting team consists of both qualified and non-qualified accounting professionals who provide a range of services including accounts payable, accounts receivable, client reporting, bank reconciliations and system administration across multiple business lines.

As part of the team, you will help manage a high volume of supplier invoices, ensuring payments are processed accurately and efficiently while maintaining compliance with industry regulations and internal procedures.

In addition to a competitive salary, you'll benefit from an excellent rewards package featuring a wide range of flexible benefits. Whether you're looking to purchase extra annual leave, take advantage of our health cash plan or join our Cycle to Work scheme, you'll have the flexibility to choose the benefits that matter most to you.

Main tasks

• Checking the coding of the supplier invoices.
• Uploading the invoices onto the TRAMPS software.
• Processing the payment of the invoices and creating the BACS file.
• Transferring funds to facilitate payment via BACS
• Reconciling supplier statements.
• Setting up new suppliers on TRAMPS.
• Verifying suppliers bank details.
• Working closely with other Carter Jonas offices in a professional and friendly manner.
• Having an understanding of the RICS regulations in respect of client accounting.
• Carrying out all administrative and ad hoc duties in connection with the role.
• Ensuring systems are updated on a timely and accurate basis to enable other departments within the organisation to manage effectively.
• Having basic knowledge of VAT in respect of general accounting and in respect of land and property.
• Supporting other members of the client accounting team and providing cover in periods of absence of other team members.

What will it take to be successful?

We're keen to hear from candidates who are organised, proactive and enjoy working in a fast paced environment. Previous accounts payable or finance administration experience would be beneficial, but equally important is a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

You'll also have:

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong problem solving and logical thinking abilities.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A professional approach with a focus on delivering excellent customer service.
• Confidence communicating financial information to non-finance colleagues.
• Good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.