Job Description

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a step up or an experienced Assistant Accountant looking for a new role? If so, get in touch! We\'re looking for an Assistant Accountant to join our Investment and Property Management team.
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 \xe2\x80\x93 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:

• AAT Qualified or studying towards ACCA/CIMA or QBE
• 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).
Agile working has been part of the way we work for many years. Employees are empowered and trusted to have more choice about where they carry out their work, subject to them being able to work effectively and agreeing their working arrangements with their manager. The team and clients should always be put before individual requirements. A hybrid working pattern has been adopted at Bidwells which will include a blend of office and home working. Flexible working requests can be made for all positions, please add details to your application.
Bidwells is dedicated to fostering a truly inclusive culture of belonging, where everyone can thrive and succeed as their true and authentic selves at every level. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief.
Please note we will offer the position as soon as we have found the right candidate, which may be before the closing date, so we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible!
Agencies: Bidwells does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for related fees.