Accounts Assistant (Private Rental Sector) - Hertfordshire

Job Title: Accounts Assistant (Private Rental Sector)
Salary: £24,000 - £28,000
Location: Hitchin

About Us: We are a leading property management company based in Hitchin, dedicated to providing exceptional services in the private rental sector. We are currently seeking a diligent and experienced Accounts Assistant to join our team and support our financial operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete daily bank reconciliations of all receipts across all lettings bank accounts and cashbooks.
• Upload rent, payments, and invoices daily.
• Resolve landlord queries via email and telephone.
• Investigate and proactively resolve non-payment issues by preparing weekly and monthly Debtors Reports, liaising directly with landlords and clients to ensure prompt payment.
• Assist with completing payment requests, including refunds and deposit releases ahead of each payment run.
• Liaise with Property Managers (PMs), issuing and re-issuing invoices as well as issuing credit notes.
• Perform general accounts administration, including banking, filing, and retrieval of paperwork.
• Issue service charge demands for block management.
• Chase arrears and perform credit control tasks.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven work experience as a Management Accounts Administrator or similar role in the property sector, preferably working for a letting agent.
• Good knowledge of bookkeeping procedures and debt collection regulations.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software, particularly Xero.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, including the use of financial formulas and creating spreadsheets.
• Solid data entry skills with the ability to identify numerical errors.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Knowledge of Vebra Alto will be beneficial.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary within the range of £24,000 - £28,000.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.

How to Apply: If you meet the above requirements and are excited about the opportunity to join our team, please submit your CV. 

 

Contact: Posy Spencer

www.blockrecruit.co.uk | 020 3900 0401 | posy@blockrecruit.co.uk

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