Accounts Assitant - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Bidwells

Bidwells
Bidwells
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Cambridge, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Are you an Accounts professional looking for your next career step? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity available within our Investment and Property Management team

Ideally, we're looking for someone with around two years experience to manage a small portfolio of clients.

You will be responsible for all aspects of client and property accounting as well as providing support to the Client Accountants and Accounts Manager.

You will work closely with our Property Managers and Property Administrators to ensure that Clients needs and wishes are met.

The client accounting team is made up of around 10 accounts professionals ranging in seniority.

Our Investment and Property Management team manage clients' assets on their behalf.

One of our main clients is Trinity College, Cambridge and we're fortunate to manage everything in their portfolio This ranges from the Cambridge Science Park through to the Port of Felixstowe.


What you'll be doing:


  • Providing statements to clients (quarterly or monthly)
  • Month end reporting including Accruals and Prepayments
  • Transferring funds into client accounts
  • Reconciling service charge, e.g. from multiple tenants in a building
  • Monitoring service charges budgets and funding
  • Raise Bidwells fee accounts
  • Oversee Debt Chasing for your portfolio
  • Reporting budget versus actual service charges
  • VAT reporting
  • Provide cover for tenant deposit closure process
  • Queries from other members of the Department, including Client Accountants and Property Managers regarding rent demands and collections
  • Client liaison this role acts as a first point of contact for clients and tenants (as required)
  • Supporting other staff in the Department to ensure there is no backlog of work
  • Becoming proficient in the use of our integrated property management and accounts package, Propman

About you:


  • Clear understanding of basic accounting principles
  • GCSE or equivalent A
  • C in English and Maths
  • Experience of using accounting software
  • Excellent numeracy skills
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Clear understanding of the confidentiality involved in dealing with client accounts
  • Strong organisation and time management skills

Your package:


We will pay you competitively and provide you with an excellent benefits package: 25 days holiday (increasing with length of service), up to 8% contributory pension, health insurance, discretionary bonus scheme, medicash scheme (money towards dental treatments, opticians and remedial therapies).


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Bidwells does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for related fees.
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