Experienced Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper
Build Your Career With One of the North West’s Growing Property Groups
We are an ambitious and expanding commercial property investment and management group seeking an experienced Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper to become an important member of our finance team.
This is not simply a bookkeeping position.
You will play a key role in managing the day-to-day finances of a diverse portfolio of commercial property, self-storage businesses and associated companies. The role offers genuine responsibility, variety and the opportunity to develop your career within a successful and growing organisation.
If you are organised, commercially minded, enjoy taking ownership of your work and are looking for a long-term opportunity within a professional business, we would like to hear from you.
About Us
Our group owns, manages and develops a substantial portfolio of commercial property throughout the North West together with several associated businesses.
Our activities include:
* Commercial Property Investment
* Industrial Estates & Business Parks
* Commercial Property Management
* Commercial Lettings
* Property Development & Acquisitions
* Self Storage Operations
* Investment & Asset Management
The Role
Reporting directly to senior management, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records across multiple companies while ensuring the smooth running of the day-to-day accounting function.
No two days are the same, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied and fast-paced working environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing day-to-day bookkeeping across multiple companies
* Processing purchase and sales invoices
* Bank reconciliations
* Maintaining tenant rent ledgers and client accounts
* Monitoring rent, service charge and utility income
* Producing arrears reports and assisting with credit control
* Reconciling supplier statements and control accounts
* Preparing monthly management accounts
* Processing journals, accruals and prepayments
* VAT returns
* Assisting with month-end and year-end procedures
* Liaising with tenants, suppliers, contractors and external accountants
* Investigating and resolving account discrepancies
* Maintaining accurate accounting records and supporting documentation
* Supporting senior management with financial reporting and business analysis
* Assisting with finance projects as the business continues to grow
Essential Requirements
* Previous experience as an Accountant, Bookkeeper or Senior Accounts Assistant
* Strong double-entry bookkeeping knowledge
* Experience with bank reconciliations, purchase ledger and sales ledger
* Excellent organisational skills
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail
* Ability to manage multiple companies and prioritise workloads
* Confident working independently
* Strong Microsoft Excel skills
* Experience using accounting software such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks
* Excellent communication skills
Desirable Experience
* Commercial property or property management accounting
* Residential lettings accounting
* Rent ledgers and tenant accounting
* Service charge accounting
* Utility recharges
* Multi-company accounting
* AAT qualified (or equivalent) or qualified by experience
* Experience with property management software
What We Offer
* Competitive salary based on experience
* Long-term career opportunities within a growing organisation
* A varied and interesting role with genuine responsibility
* Modern office environment
* Supportive management team
* Free on-site parking
* Company pension
* Holiday entitlement
* Opportunity to grow alongside an expanding property group
Working Hours
Monday to Friday - 8:30am – 5:30pm
This is a fully office-based position. Applicants must be able to commute reliably to Bury.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced accountant or bookkeeper looking to join an ambitious property group where your contribution will be valued and your career can develop, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Pay: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
