Portfolio Accountant

Carter Jonas; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Additional leave purchase

Health cash plan

Cycle to work

Job summary

Carter Jonas in Shrewsbury is seeking a motivated Qualified Accountant or QBE to join our growing Living Sector and PRS finance team. You will take ownership of accounting and reporting for a diverse client portfolio and contribute to project-based assignments.

You will prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports, CIS returns, and assist with budgets and cash flow forecasting. Experience with TRAMPS is a plus.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant or QBE with strong background in financial accounting.
• Experience of CIS reporting is desirable.
• Experience in VAT administration and compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Prepare advanced data analysis reports.
• Prepare accounts for external auditors and provide explanations as required.
• Handle monthly CIS returns for clients and guide team on CIS process.
• Oversee tenants’ accounts from holding deposits to rent collection; liaise with property manager on arrears.
• Code invoices against budgets and ensure accurate data entry in TRAMPS.
• Prepare cash flows and budgets with clients and reconcile figures.
• Onboard new clients and document processes for reporting requirements.
• Manage day-to-day client changes, reporting and queries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Client communication

Organisational/time management

Proactive collaboration

VAT administration

TRAMPS software

Education

Chartered Accountant / ACA/ACCA

Qualified by Experience (QBE)

Tools

TRAMPS

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and detail oriented Qualified Accountant or Qualified by Experience (QBE) Accountant to join our growing team in Shrewsbury. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting the financial reporting, accounting, and data analysis requirements of our Living Sector and Private Rented Sector (PRS) client portfolio.

As part of this varied role, you will take ownership of the accounting and reporting for a diverse portfolio of clients, while also contributing to a range of project-based assignments and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will join a highly experienced team of 17 finance professionals, bringing together a broad range of expertise and specialisms. Working within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment, you will support clients alongside our wider property, planning, rural and minerals teams 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!

Main tasks:

• Preparation of monthly, quarterly & annual financial reports
• Preparation of advanced data analysis reports.
• Preparation of quarterly and annual accounts for external auditors, liaising with them and providing additional information and explanations as required.
• Handling monthly CIS returns for relevant clients. Advising/instruction other team members on the CIS process and ensuring process is followed before new suppliers are added to the system.
• Overseeing the daily management of tenants' accounts starting with the holding deposit and following the process through to the monthly rent collection. Liaising with the property manager on arrears.
• Overseeing the coding of invoices against budgets, and accuracy of data input on to TRAMPS.
• Liaising with property managers and clients over the preparation of cash flows and budgets and reconciliation thereof
• Onboarding of new clients on to the various systems, documenting processes and ensuring reporting requirements are met.
• Day to day management of our clients including, managing changes in ownership, ad hoc reporting and queries.

What will it take to be successful?

To be successful in this role, you will be a Qualified Accountant or Qualified by Experience professional with a strong background in financial accounting and experience of CIS reporting.

• Strong analytical and financial reporting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• The confidence to engage directly with clients, presenting financial information clearly and professionally.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to challenge constructively and influence stakeholders when required.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, whilst being equally comfortable working independently.
• Experience of VAT administration and compliance.
• Knowledge of TRAMPS property management software would be advantageous, although not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive team, working with a varied client base across a growing Living Sector and PRS portfolio. You'll have the chance to develop your technical expertise, build strong client relationships and contribute to meaningful projects within a respected and forward thinking business.