Finance Assistant

X1 Lettings; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the lettings industry is seeking a Finance Account Manager to join their dynamic team in Manchester. The role involves overseeing rent allocations, processing payments, and producing performance reports. Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong Excel skills. The company values teamwork and professionalism, offering a supportive environment for growth and development.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Investment in ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills and keen interest in financial analysis.
• Excellent written and spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee allocation of rents for multiple properties.
• Produce monthly performance reports for each site.
• Process payments daily to landlords.

Skills

Excel

Mathematics

Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Job description

X1 Manchester – Finance Account Manager

X1 are looking for a fast paced, professional and ambitious person to join our friendly, vibrant and successful team as a Finance Account Manager as part of our Finance Team.

Welcome to X1

X1 Sales and Lettings has been a rapidly expanding business over the last 11 years, with offices in Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester and Kent, an expert qualified team base of over 130 team members and a managed portfolio of over 5000 properties across the Northwest and Kent. X1 Sales and Lettings is the subsidiary company to X1 Developments, responsible for the successful completion and occupation of new developments and the competent management of occupied X1 sites. Our X1 goal is develop a culture built around exceptional people, exceptional products and exceptional customer service. For more information please visit the X1 Lettings & X1 Developments website or our social media pages.

Our Values

We pride ourselves on developing and rewarding our team and making sure everyone plays a part in the continuing success of our company. We operate by the values of Teamwork, Accountability, Quality, Fun, Compliance and Flexibility.

Awards and Accolades

We love what we do and we are proud of our achievements. As an agency, we are committed to the utmost of professionalism within the sector and are delighted to be continually recognised for our contributions within the industry. In 2023 - for the third year running - the UK Property Awards recognised X1 as the Best Lettings Agency in Manchester along with being recognised in 2022 as the Best Lettings Agency in Merseyside. Named as a gold winner in the 2021 British Property Awards, The Negotiator awards - one of the biggest names in the industry - also recognised X1 as Lettings Agency of the Year in 2021. We continue to strive to deliver - and recruit - the best within the industry.

The Role

This role is ideal for an outgoing, personable and level headed candidate who is keen to learn about the UK lettings industry.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Overseeing the allocation of rents for a portfolio of properties across multiple X1 buildings.
• Working closely with the Lettings team to assign all unallocated receipts, and assist with weekly rental debt reports.
• Process payments daily to landlords both in the UK & overseas and assist with any queries relating to landlord statements.
• Produce monthly reports for each site within their portfolio to analyse performance; highlighting occupancy rates, fees generated and debt.
• Oversee the collection of ground rent and service charges on behalf of all X1 managed properties.
• Review business operational accounts, highlighting any risks and offering process improvements to increase efficiency and profitability.

What you will bring:

Ideally, the successful candidate will have:

· Strong Excel skills
· A keen interest in maths and financial analysis.
· Excellent written and spoken communication
· Highly organised and able to use own initiative
· Great attention to detail
· A personable character who can easily build good relationships with internal colleagues and external clients.
· A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
· Professionalism in both attitude and personal presentation

You will be based in our Manchester office.

Department - Finance
Contract type - Permanent
Hours - 9.30am - 5.00pm Monday to Thursday, 9.30am - 4.30pm Friday
Benefits - 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and an investment in your on-going training and development.

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