Accounts Assistant

Campions

Accounts Assistant

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join our dynamic finance department. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring the smooth operation of our financial processes and supports the success of our business. As an Accounts Assistant, you will be assigned to one of our three key teams: Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, or Client Accounting.

This position requires strong communication skills, as you will engage with both internal and external stakeholders to resolve queries and facilitate seamless financial transactions. You will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where customer service and accuracy are paramount.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for a variety of financial and administrative tasks, including but not limited to:

• Invoice Processing: Accurately processing supplier invoices in accordance with company policies and financial controls.

• Tax & Utilities Administration: Managing council tax and utility payments to ensure compliance and accuracy.

• Email Management: Monitoring and responding to financial queries in a timely manner.

• Supplier Liaison: Contacting suppliers to obtain any missing invoices and resolve discrepancies.

• Document Management: Scanning and organizing financial documents to maintain accurate records.

• Fee Management: Raising invoices and charges for clients as per contractual agreements.

• Payment Processing: Assisting in the preparation and execution of payment runs.

• Receipts & Deposits: Posting tenant receipts, lodging tenant deposits, and processing refunds as required.

• Account Reconciliation: Performing tenant account reconciliations and ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded.

• Bank Reconciliation: Conducting regular reconciliations of bank accounts to ensure financial accuracy.

• Financial Reporting: Running reports and generating landlord statements for internal and external use.

• Query Resolution: Addressing and resolving financial queries from internal teams and external stakeholders.

• Ad Hoc Duties: Supporting the finance team with any additional administrative or financial tasks as required.

Skills & Experience Required

To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and attributes:

• Educational Background: GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade 4 or equivalent). Relevant work experience will also be considered.

• Accounting Knowledge: AAT Level 2 qualification (or equivalent experience) is desirable.

• Strong Attention to Detail: Ability to maintain accuracy and precision when handling financial transactions.

• Team Player: Capable of working collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

• Reliability & Responsibility: A dependable professional who takes ownership of their tasks and meets deadlines.

• Customer-Focused Approach: Committed to providing excellent service to both internal and external stakeholders.

• Proactive & Positive Attitude: A problem-solver who is eager to learn and contribute to the success of the finance team.

Campions: Campions is one of the fastest growing sales and lettings agency groups in the UK. It currently includes the Chestertons, Chase Buchanan, Retirement Homesearch and Campions Lettings & Management brands which collectively sell, rent and manage thousands of properties across the country every year.

Perks That Make a Difference:

Benefits: Employee assistance programme, competitive holiday allowance + public holidays, charity matching and payroll giving, contribution towards eye care tests, annual flu vaccination vouchers, birthday leave, health cash plan plus a range of other additional benefits that are linked to specific job grades.

We are an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from everyone who is excited by the opportunity to join us. At Campions, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We will thoroughly consider all applications without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran status, neurodiversity status, or disability status.