FI Real Estate Management are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join our finance team in a full time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will support the organisation’s financial operations by managing various accounting tasks, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining efficient financial processes. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to develop their skills within a dynamic financial services environment.
The hours of work are 37.5 hours per week, 9:00am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday.
This role is office based.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Bank Reconciliations
- Post nominal receipts and payments
- Reconcile to bank statements
Purchase Ledger
- Review and approve purchase ledger invoice codes
- Review and approve purchase ledger payments
Sales Ledger
- Raise invoice requests for approval and raise Sales Invoices
- Reconcile Intercompany ledgers and arrange transfers
VAT Returns
- Assist in the production of quarterly VAT returns and nominal reconciliation
Assist Client Management Accountant
- Assist with end of Month routines
- Analysis of profit and loss accounts
- Assist in the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
- Assist in the production of management accounts
- Ad hoc tasks
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your role within the organisation.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 Years experience in similar Accounting roles
- Intermediate Excel Level
- Methodical approach to work
- Be able to work under own initiative in a pressured environment, sticking to strict deadlines
- Good communication skills
- AAT Level 2 Qualified
Preferred
Accounts experience working in the Property Management Industry.
Company Benefits
- 25 days holidays, plus bank holidays
- Referral Programme
- Free on-site parking
- Company Pension
- Company Events
- Company Sick Pay
- Birthday day off (after probation)
- Dress down day, on the last Friday of each month
- Meal provided by the company on the last Friday of each month
This position provides a vital support function within our finance team, offering opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will be organised, meticulous, and eager to contribute to the organisation’s financial integrity.
If you feel that the role fits your skills and experience, then click 'Apply' and send us your up to date CV.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Do you have similar experience within the Property Management industry?
Experience:
- Accounts payable: 3 years (preferred)
- Accounts receivable: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Location:
- Chorley, Lancashire (preferred)
Work Location: In person
