Client Accounts Assistant - contract

Carter Jonas; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Client Accounts Assistant for a 3-month contract in Shrewsbury. This role is integral to managing the accounts of a diverse residential client portfolio. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. You will engage with a professional team, ensuring timely processing of payments and maintaining accurate financial records. This position offers a competitive salary and a flexible benefits package tailored to your needs, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in accounting.

Benefits

Health Cash Plans

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flexible Benefits

Additional Leave Purchase

Qualifications

• Experience in client accounting and financial management.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts for the residential client portfolio.
• Process payments and ensure timely fund disbursement.
• Investigate overpayments and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Administrative Skills

Communication Skills

Numerical Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

MS Office (Excel)

Tools

Reapit Software

Job description

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We are looking for an experienced Clients Accounts Assistant to join our client accounting team on a 3 month fixed term contract. This role will be based at our Shrewsbury office and the post holder will manage the accounts for our residential client portfolio.

The postholder will be part of team of 17 professionals with a range of specialisms and extensive experience. We are a multi service office, supporting our rural, planning and minerals requirements for our clients across the region.

We offer a highly competitive salary package which includes a fantastic benefits package including a variety of flexible benefits allowing you to choose those that suit your personal circumstances including purchasing additional leave, health cash plans, cycle to work scheme and so on!

In addition, we welcome applications from those seeking flexible or agile working arrangements and can be discussed at the application stage.

• Posting receipts onto the Reapit software, using a bank upload process.
• Investigating overpayments and other receipt queries.
• Reviewing supplier invoices uploaded to the system.
• Processing internet bank transfers and payments .
• Ensuring funds are paid out on a timely basis via the daily BACS runs.
• Working closely with other Carter Jonas offices in a professional and friendly manner.
• Carrying out all administrative and ad hoc duties in connection with the role.
• Ensuring systems are updated on a timely and accurate basis.
• 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?

Ideally you will have excellent organisational and administrative skills and the ability to think logically. You will have the ability to work both supervised and unsupervised, being able to make decisions effectively and efficiently. You will have strong communication skills, a professional approach and great time management skills. It is crucial to have excellent attention to detail and accuracy, be enthusiastic and pro-active with strong numeral and written analytical skills. Strong interpersonal skills, good commercial awareness and teamwork are extremely important. It is also essential you are fully computer literate with a thorough understanding of MS Office programmes, particularly Excel. You must have a clear financial record and the position is subject to a credit check.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

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