Company Accounts Assistant
Company Accounts Assistant
Ian Gibbs Lettings Salary: £32,000 \- £38,000 depending on experience
Ian Gibbs is a growing residential lettings, property management and sales business seeking an Assistant Accountant to support our Company Accountant and help manage the day\-to\-day operation of our finance function.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional looking to develop their career within a growing and forward\-thinking business.
Key Responsibilities
- Bank and client account reconciliations
- Landlord payment processing
- Purchase and sales ledger management
- Credit card and supplier reconciliations
- Assisting with monthly management accounts
- Supporting VAT returns and year\-end processes
- Investigating and resolving accounting discrepancies
- Producing financial reports and Excel spreadsheets
- Supporting the ongoing development of MRI Enhance and Qube systems
- Maintaining compliance with client money regulations
- AAT qualified or currently studying ACCA, ACA or CIMA
- Minimum two years' accounting or bookkeeping experience
- Strong reconciliation and Excel skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Organised and proactive approach to work
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong problem\-solving skills
- Property sector experience
- Client money accounting experience
- Knowledge of MRI, Qube, Reapit or similar accounting/property software
We are looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, takes ownership of their work and has a positive, growth\-minded attitude.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the finance function as the business continues to grow. There will be genuine opportunities to develop your skills, increase responsibility and progress within the organisation over the coming years.
About Ian Gibbs
Ian Gibbs is an established and growing property business, providing residential lettings, property management and sales services across Hertfordshire, Essex and North London. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service whilst continuing to invest in our people, systems and future growth.
Salary: £32,000 \- £38,000
Location: Cheshunt, Hertfordshire
Job Type: Full Time
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Assistant Accountant
Ian Gibbs Lettings Cheshunt, Hertfordshire £32,000 \- £38,000 depending on experience
About Us
Ian Gibbs Lettings is an established and growing residential lettings, property management and sales business operating across Hertfordshire, Essex and North London.
Over recent years we have experienced significant growth in both revenue and client numbers and are continuing to invest heavily in our people, processes and technology. We are currently implementing MRI Enhance alongside our existing Qube platform, creating an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Accountant to play a key role in the development of our finance function.
Due to continued expansion, we are seeking an Assistant Accountant to work closely with our Company Accountant and leadership team, helping to manage the financial operations of a business responsible for substantial client money holdings and a large managed property portfolio.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their accounting career in a varied role with genuine progression prospects.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Company Accountant, you will be involved in all areas of the finance function, supporting both the business and client accounting operations.
This is not a role where you will simply process invoices all day. You will become involved in reconciliations, problem\-solving, systems development, reporting, compliance and process improvement, helping the business continue its growth journey.
You will work closely with colleagues across the business, including property managers, lettings negotiators, directors and external accountants.
Key ResponsibilitiesClient Money Accounting
- Daily and monthly client account reconciliations
- Processing landlord payments
- Monitoring client account balances
- Resolution of reconciliation queries and discrepancies
- Maintaining compliance with industry regulations and client money rules
- Assisting with internal controls and audit requirements
- Purchase ledger management
- Sales ledger management
- Supplier statement reconciliations
- Credit card reconciliations
- Bank reconciliations
- Journal postings and month\-end processes
- Assisting with VAT returns
- Supporting year\-end preparation
- Producing financial reports and management information
- Assisting with monthly management accounts
- Preparing reconciliations and schedules
- Supporting budgeting and forecasting exercises
- Investigating variances and accounting issues
- Supporting the continued rollout and development of MRI Enhance
- Assisting with data validation and system reconciliations between Qube and MRI
- Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce manual processes
- Assisting with finance workflow improvements as the business grows
We are looking for someone who combines strong accounting fundamentals with a proactive and positive attitude.
You will enjoy solving problems, investigating discrepancies and continuously looking for better ways of doing things.
You will be comfortable taking ownership of tasks whilst also working collaboratively with colleagues across the business.
Essential Skills \& Experience
- AAT qualified or studying ACCA, ACA or CIMA
- Minimum 2 years' accounting or bookkeeping experience
- Strong reconciliation experience
- Excellent Excel skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise workload effectively
- Excellent communication skills
- Positive and professional approach
- Property sector experience
- Client money accounting experience
- Knowledge of MRI, Qube, Reapit or similar property software
- Experience assisting with management accounts
- Experience working within a growing business environment
The ideal candidate will:
- Enjoy analysing and solving accounting issues
- Take ownership and accountability for their work
- Be naturally organised and methodical
- Have a growth mindset and willingness to learn
- Enjoy working in a fast\-paced environment
- Want to develop into a more senior finance role over time
- Be excited by systems, technology and process improvement
This role has genuine long\-term progression opportunities.
As the business continues to grow, we are looking to develop someone who can become an increasingly important part of the finance team and take on greater responsibility over time.
You will gain exposure to:
- Client money accounting
- Property accounting systems
- Management accounting
- Financial controls
- Business growth and systems implementation
- Strategic finance projects
Salary: £32,000 \- £38,000 DOE
Location: Cheshunt, Hertfordshire
Hours: Full Time
Reporting to: Company Accountant
Pay: £30,420\.00\-£38,120\.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Enfield, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
- Accounting: 2 years (required)
- English (required)
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