Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant – Property Sector Location: Birmingham Job Type: Full-Time (Temporary to Permanent) Salary: Circa £26,000 per annum Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm The Opportunity We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an Accounts Assistant to join their established Accounts Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with previous accounts experience, ideally within the property sector, to join a professional and supportive team, with the potential to secure a permanent position. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of accounting duties, including: Processing incoming payments relating to rent and service charges Managing outgoing payments and processing invoices for contractors and clients Issuing invoices to tenants and leaseholders Conducting credit control and managing rent/service charge arrears Preparing monthly and quarterly reports for clients and responding to queries Handling accounting queries from tenants, leaseholders, and clients Completing bank reconciliations for client accounts Supporting general administrative functions within the accounts department Liaising with internal departments to ensure smooth financial operations Systems Used Re-Leased Barclays.net EPDQ (card payment system) Candidate Requirements Previous experience in an accounts role is essential Experience within the property sector is highly desirable Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel