Senior Accounts Assistant (Property)

TN United Kingdom; Weybridge; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Accounts Assistant to join their dynamic team in Weybridge. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment while managing service charge accounts and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. With a hybrid work model, you will enjoy the balance of office collaboration and home flexibility. Ideal for candidates looking to enhance their accounting skills, this position provides the chance to work closely with the Head of Accounts and gain valuable insights into the property sector. If you're passionate about finance and eager to grow, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of financial and accounting principles.
• Ideally AAT qualified or studying CIMA/ACCA.

Responsibilities

• Managing service charge accounts ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Preparing and reviewing service charge budgets and VAT reporting.

Skills

Financial Management

Accounting Principles

Interpersonal Skills

Teamworking Ability

Education

AAT Qualification

CIMA/ACCA Studies

Tools

QUBE System

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Senior Accounts Assistant (Property), Weybridge

Client:

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Location:

Weybridge, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

• Working for a well established medium sized business
• HYBRID: 4 days in the office, 1 from home per week.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established business with multiple offices. The accounts team is based in Weybridge and is a hardworking team within a friendly, supportive environment. This role is predominantly office-based with most staff working 1 day from home per week.

Job Description

The Senior Accounts Assistant (Property) role involves:

• Ensuring accurate and efficient financial management of service charge accounts within a fast-paced environment while upholding compliance with financial regulations.
• Working directly under, and acting as a "number 2" to the Head of Accounts, involved with all aspects of the accounts department.
• Possessing good accounting knowledge of 'profit & loss' and 'balance sheet' reports, through qualifications or experience.
• Training will be provided where needed.
• This position is ideal for someone wishing to expand their knowledge and pursue further accounting qualifications.

Key duties:

• Managing and maintaining service charge accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with RICS regulations.
• Preparing and reviewing service charge budgets.
• Producing client statements and additional reports as required.
• VAT reporting.
• Collaborating with the property management team to resolve account queries.
• Liaising with external accountants for year-end accounts.
• Assisting with the company's accounts.

The Successful Applicant

A successful candidate should have:

• A good understanding of financial and accounting principles.
• Ideally AAT qualified or studying CIMA/ACCA (not essential).
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamworking ability.
• Experience in property industry or service charge beneficial but not essential.
• Experience with QUBE system desirable but not essential; training will be provided.

What's on Offer

The role offers:

• A competitive salary of £37,500 - £45,000 per annum.
• 1 day of home working per week with ad hoc flexibility.