Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

Hale, Chershire

£17,000 - £18,000 per annum

We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join the Braemar Estates accounting team based in Hale, Cheshire.

In this Accounts Assistant role, you will provide essential support to the accounts team which will ensure the efficient delivery of the day to day service provided to our leaseholders. Additionally you will help to ensure the maintenance of and the accuracy and integrity of all relevant accounting records.

Key duties of the Accounts Assistant will include:

• Processing Sagepay and BACS, including transaction matching and allocation of receipts
• Inputting client data our in-house system including names, addresses, email correspondence and mobile numbers
• Assisting with the setup of new direct debit mandates, including re – calculation and cancellation of direct debits
• Management of the administration fee process including demands, credits and matching off supplier invoices
• Manual leaseholder status updates
• Match off balancing credits/demands via batch input
• Recording of all incoming cheques on the cheque log when required
• Responding to telephone calls and emails, escalating as required

Skills and Experience required of the Accounts Assistant:

• Previous experience gained within a similar role will be beneficial
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work within tight and conflicting time frames
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong proof reading and numeracy skills
• Good working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook

There may be an opportunity to pursue a professional qualification in accounts, such as AAT, subject to performance and acceptable probationary period.

This Accounts Assistant role is a permanent position.

Hours of work: Full Time - Monday to Friday, 9.00 am – 5.30 pm
Location: Hale, Cheshire
Salary: £17,000 - £18,000 per annum