Accounts assistant
Job Description
Accounts Assistant
- Location: Derby
- Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
- Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday- Friday, 9am-5.30pm, 1-hour lunch)
- Salary £27,000 per annum
The Opportunity
Macildowie are working with a well-established and growing business based in Derby to recruit an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous finance or property administration experience who are looking to progress within a supportive and sociable finance team.
Key Responsibilities
- Process daily banking transactions and complete accurate bank reconciliations.
- Prepare and issue tenant invoices, ensuring correct cash allocation of incoming payments.
- Enter supplier invoices into the accounting system and process supplier payments via BACS.
- Liaise professionally with clients, tenants, and suppliers, responding to queries promptly.
- Manage shared finance mailboxes and maintain accurate filing of correspondence.
- Assist with service charge reconciliations and preparation of client statements.
- Support VAT reporting, client fund remittance, and deposit interest applications.
- Prioritise workloads effectively to meet deadlines and collaborate with internal departments.
- About You
- Previous experience in a finance or property administration role.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting/finance software (property management system experience advantageous).
- Clear communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
- Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Client-focused, proactive, and professional approach to work.
Benefits
- Free on-site parking.
- Vibrant, friendly, and sociable working environment with regular team events and away days.
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Required Skills
- accounts assistant
- Finance Assistant