Accounts Manager

Our client in Bishops Stortford are looking for an Accounts Manager to join their team.

The Accounts Manager will be responsible for the day\-to\-day accounting and bookkeeping functions of the business, including service charge accounting, VAT, payroll and pension administration, budget setting and forecasting.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring compliance with RICS and TPI accounting standards, statutory obligations, and client money regulations.

This role would suit an experienced property management accountant or qualified bookkeeper with strong knowledge of residential and commercial property accounting – but if you have all the other knowledge and experience then property accounting isn’t essential.

Key Responsibilities

Client \& Property Accounting

• Management and reconciliation of client bank accounts


• Processing service charge, reserve fund and ground rent income


• Supplier payment processing and contractor account management


• Monitoring arrears and credit control procedures


• Preparing service charge accounts and supporting schedules


• Assisting with year\-end accounting and audit processes


• Maintaining accurate accounting records for residential and commercial

• Ensuring compliance with RICS client accounting principles and TPI standards


• Supporting Property Managers and Directors with financial reporting and

Company Accounting

• Purchase ledger and sales ledger management


• Bank reconciliations


• Cash flow management


• Preparation of internal management reports


• Monitoring expenditure and financial controls

• Preparation and submission of VAT returns


• Applying correct VAT treatment across residential, mixed\-use and commercial

• Maintaining compliance with HMRC regulations and accounting standards

• Processing monthly payroll


• Administration of workplace pensions and auto\-enrolment


• Liaising with pension providers and payroll software providers


• Ensuring compliance with payroll legislation and pension obligations

• Qualified Bookkeeper (AAT, ICB or equivalent)


• Minimum 3 years’ bookkeeping/accounting experience


• Experience within property management accounting


• Experience preparing service charge accounts


• Strong working knowledge of VAT


• Payroll and pension administration experience


• Excellent reconciliation and reporting skills


• Strong Microsoft Excel and accounting software skills


• Excellent organisational and communication skills


• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and developments simultaneously

• Experience using property management software


• Understanding of leasehold accounting and trust accounting


• Knowledge of RICS and TPI standards


• Experience within residential block management or commercial property

Pay: £33,000\.00\-£37,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Free parking


• On\-site parking

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