Finance assistant

Cluttons; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management company is seeking a team member to assist with managing a portfolio of residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties in Reading. The role involves supporting client accounting, issuing demands, maintaining data in the property management system, and ensuring efficient back-office operations. Ideal candidates will have a solid educational background, good Excel skills, and a proactive attitude towards teamwork and communication.

Benefits

Holidays: 25 days increasing to 30

Enhanced auto enrolment pension scheme

Life Assurance

Interest Free Season Ticket Loans

Cycle to work scheme

Family & wellbeing policy

Flu and Eye Care Vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme

Remote GP access

Flexible benefits policy

Qualifications

• Good Excel skills required.
• Experience in property accounts and double entry accounting is desirable.
• Ability to work within a team and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support client accountant with all aspects of client accounting.
• Assist in issuing rent and service charge demands.
• Maintain data within property management system.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Proactive communication

Education

GCSE including Maths and English

AAT or equivalent

Job description

The role

The role works as part of a team, assisting with the management of a portfolio made up of residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties. The role will assist all aspects of accounts including client accounts, cashiers, accounts payable and lettings.

This role can be based in either London or Reading.

Key Deliverables

• To support the client accountant with all aspects of their client accounting portfolio made up of residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties
• Assist in issuing monthly or quarterly rent and service charge demands to all tenants across the portfolio
• Assist in the production of bespoke reporting formats individually for clients applying a good knowledge of Excel
• Assist in maintaining the data within our property management system, Tramps, through liaising with property managers, clients and tenants via our internal workflow system
• Act as cover for the cashiering function which includes all aspects of payments and receipts on our property management and banking systems
• Assist the accounts payable processor with reviewing invoices and helping to maintain a low level of backlog of invoices
• Liaise with the relevant Property Managers on the portfolio, acting on and providing information in a timely manner
• Any other adhoc duties as necessary
• Work within the team to ensure there are no backlogs
  
  
  
  

Requirements


Clients and Business Development

• Building and maintain good relationships within accounts and the wider property management team
• After appropriate training, completes own work under minimal supervision/guidance
• Can deal with novel or difficult situations within context of own function or specialism
  
  
  
  

People

• Active team player
• Proactively communicates to colleagues and shares expertise
  
  
  
  

Systems and Process

• Contribute to the delivery of a high quality service
• Work with the team to improve systems and processes - be innovative and creative and encourage this in others
  
  
  
  

Essential Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE level including Maths and English
• AAT or equivalent (desirable)
• Good Excel skills
  
  
  
  

Desirable Experience

• Previously worked within a property company, with experience of property accounts and property VAT
• Experience in basic double entry accounting
• Ability to work within a team
• Attention to detail
  
  
  
  

Benefits

• Holidays: 25 days increasing in line with length of service to a maximum of 30 days
• Enhanced auto enrolment pension scheme - to help you save for the future
• Life Assurance - to protect your loved ones should the worst happen
• Interest Free Season Ticket Loans
• Cycle to work scheme - discounted bicycles
• Family & wellbeing policy - to attract, retain and get the best out of a diverse team
• Flu and Eye Care Vouchers - to keep you healthy
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 Health & Wellbeing support
• Help at Hand Remote GP app - to give you and your family access to medical experts quickly
• Platform hosting 1000s of discounts at your favourite retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, leisure & days out venues, gyms and more
  
  
  

Plus a Flexible benefits policy that allows you to pick and choose additional benefits as below:

• Purchasing up to 5 days additional holiday
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounted dental insurance
• Discounted private medical insurance
• Discounted travel insurance and more
  
  
  

We recognise that diversity in all its forms including but not limited to race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and background - enriches our workplace and enhances our ability to serve our clients and community effectively. Our goal is to create a culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, knowing their unique perspectives are welcomed and appreciated. We actively seek applicants from all backgrounds and want you to get in touch even if you don't have all the skills we have asked for - we will support you with the development you need.