Finance Assistant – Trainee / Experienced - TW073

Glos; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning and dynamic estate agency in Cheltenham is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This permanent role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a thriving business while ensuring accurate financial records and compliance with HMRC regulations. You will be responsible for managing accounts, reconciling payments, and supporting finance-related tasks in a collaborative environment. With a focus on professional development and employee well-being, this company provides excellent benefits, including generous annual leave, mental health support, and opportunities for industry qualifications. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about finance, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

22 days annual leave

Bank holidays increasing with service

Gifted day off for birthday

Longevity bonus

Team building days

Company events

Mental health support

Enhanced parental leave

Industry qualifications paid for

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in finance or relevant qualifications required.
• Strong attention to detail and self-motivated attitude.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily accounting records are correct and reconciled.
• Chase outstanding balances for tenancy rental arrears.
• Assist in account reporting as required by company accountants.

Skills

Finance knowledge

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Communication skills

Microsoft Office skills

Job description

Our client based in Cheltenham (free parking provided) are currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on a permanent basis. This is a rare opportunity to join an award winning, dynamic estate agency.

This role is to ensure all accounts are kept up to date and accurate, through receiving and reconciling payments, keeping on top of outstanding monies and finance reporting. You will work closely with other staff members across the company, including management teams, supporting finance-related tasks.

Responsibilities:
-Ensuring daily accounting records are correct, and balances are reconciled
-Chasing outstanding balances for tenancy rental arrears and landlord accounts
-Dealing with account queries in an informative and professional manner
-Ensuring client income information provided to HMRC is accurate and compliant
-Making sure clients and contractors are paid correctly
-Keeping business accounts up to date for the purposes of tax recording
-Assist in account reporting as required by company accountants
-Maintain staff personal details and pay records to ensure correct salary payments

Candidate Attributes:
-Finance knowledge, either qualifications or experience
-High attention to detail
-Self-motivated and driven attitude
-Good communication skills
-Strong Microsoft Office skills

Hours: Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5.30pm, flexible working hours can be discussed.

Salary: £26,000 – £29,000 per annum dependent on experience + excellent company benefits including 22 days annual leave + bank holidays increasing with service, gifted day off for your birthday and wedding, longevity bonus, team building days and company events, mental health support, enhanced parental leave, industry qualifications paid for and ongoing professional development opportunities.