Management Accounts Assistant

Centrick Limited; Park Central; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management company in the UK is seeking a Finance Assistant to handle daily financial tasks and support the team. Ideal candidates will have a solid understanding of accounting principles and be studying towards an ACCA qualification. The position offers support for career growth and a variety of benefits aimed at ensuring employee wellbeing and professional development.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Extra holiday with length of service

Health & Wellbeing support

Increasing company sick pay

Learning & Development opportunities

24/7 mental health services

Birthday bonus (extra day off)

Annual volunteer day

Monthly reward platform perks

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with multiple accounts in a financial role.
• Studying towards ACCA qualification.

Responsibilities

• Daily reporting and processing of transactions.
• Processing vendor and customer invoices.
• Monitoring and allocating emails to team members.
• Responding to internal and external queries.
• Liaising with suppliers regarding invoices.
• Assisting in quarterly VAT return preparation.
• Conducting weekly credit control duties.
• Performing supplier statement reconciliations.
• Reconciling bank statements.
• Managing director credit card and employee expenses.
• Assisting in preparing monthly accounts.

Skills

Understanding of accounting principles

Experience in a financial role

Confidence in delivering transactional activities

Desire to grow in accounting career

Education

Studying towards ACCA qualification

Job description

No two days are the same, but the below gives you a flavour of some of the tasks you'd typically be involved with. Even if you can't tick everything off from the list below but think you've got what it takes, we'd be keen for you to apply:

• Daily reporting and processing of subsidiary company transactions
• Processing vendor and customer invoices onto accounting software
• Monitoring mailbox for correspondence and allocating out to team members according
• Responding to queries from internal and external departments
• Liaising with suppliers regarding invoice queries
• Assist in preparation of quarterly VAT returns
• Conducting weekly credit control duties
• Performing supplier statement reconciliations
• Reviewing postal items and distribute to those required
• Reconciling bank statements
• Managing both director credit card & employee expenses.
• Assist in preparation of monthly accounts, providing variance reports to support activity
• Answering calls in relation to finance and supporting the team across other functions
• Supporting external accountants with providing data and analysis as requested by line manager

What you need to succeed

• You're someone who has a solid understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• With experience in a financial role you'll have had exposure to multiple accounts and you will be confident championing high standards whilst delivering transactional activities for the day to day running of our organisation.
• You'll be studying towards the ACCA qualification and have a desire to grow in your accounting career which we'll be excited to support you in and see you excel in over the first 12 months as you develop into a Management Accountant.

We're Centrick - residential property experts with a clear mission: to make lives better, every day. Since 2005, we've grown into a nationwide business with a global reach, managing buildings and estates of all shapes and sizes. From property management, sales, and lettings to on-the-ground services like cleaning, caretaking, and maintenance - we deliver quality, end-to-end solutions. With our headquarters in central Birmingham and teams across the UK, we're powered by dedicated professionals working collaboratively across operations, marketing, finance, and beyond. We reinvest in our people, technology, and culture to drive continuous improvement and long-term impact - for our clients, customers, and communities.

Benefits and Perks

• Time to Recharge: 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Future Security: Enhanced pension scheme based on role
• Extra Holiday: Your holiday allowance grows with your length of service - because loyalty deserves rewards
• Health & Wellbeing: Medicash, virtual GP, therapies, dental and optical support
• Sick Pay Boost: Company sick pay increases over time to support your wellbeing when you need it most
• Learning & Development: Study support and access to our dedicated academy to help you grow professionally and personally
• Mental Health Support: 24/7 mental health services
• Birthday Bonus: Enjoy an extra day off on your birthday to celebrate your way
• Giving Back: One volunteer day annually to support a charity or cause close to your heart
• Reward Platform: Monthly perks to spend how you like

At Centrick, diversity and inclusivity are fundamental to who we are. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a respectful and supportive hiring experience. If you need any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know-we're here to help you succeed.