Overview
IM Group Services Limited is a growing property and asset management business responsible for the financial and operational management of a diverse portfolio of commercial properties across the UK, including shopping centres, retail assets and other property interests. Our finance team works closely with colleagues across the business, centre management teams, tenants, suppliers and professional advisers, so this is a varied role rather than a position focused on repetitive data entry.
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join our friendly finance team. This would suit someone who already has practical experience working within an accounts department and is comfortable taking responsibility for their own workload in a busy environment.
Previous Accounts Assistant experience is essential and you MUST have hands-on experience using Sage 50. Applications from candidates without Sage 50 experience will not be considered.
The role will provide exposure to a broad range of finance functions and offers a good opportunity for somebody who wants to develop their accounting career within a supportive and growing business.
Responsibilities
- Processing purchase invoices accurately and ensuring they are correctly coded and authorised
- Posting supplier invoices, credit notes and payments onto Sage 50
- Assisting with supplier payment runs and dealing with supplier account queries
- Processing sales ledger transactions and assisting with customer account queries
- Carrying out regular bank, supplier and ledger reconciliations
- Reviewing supplier statements and investigating discrepancies
- Assisting with credit control and the collection of outstanding balances where required
- Maintaining accurate accounting records across a number of companies and property-owning entities
- Assisting with service charge, insurance and property-related accounting transactions
- Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts
- Assisting with month-end processes, journals and balance sheet reconciliations
- Helping with VAT records and providing supporting information for VAT returns
- Liaising with colleagues, suppliers, tenants and external advisers to resolve accounting queries
- Maintaining accurate filing and supporting documentation for transactions
- Assisting the wider finance team with reporting, analysis and ad hoc finance work as required
Experience
- Previous experience working as an Accounts Assistant or in a similar hands-on accounts role is essential
- Practical working experience of Sage 50 is essential
- Experience of purchase ledger and supplier account reconciliation
- Experience of sales ledger and credit control would be advantageous
- Good understanding of basic accounting principles, including debits, credits and reconciliations
- Confident using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
- Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail
- Able to organise and prioritise your own workload and work accurately to deadlines
- Comfortable investigating discrepancies rather than simply passing queries on
- Good communication skills and a friendly, professional approach when dealing with colleagues, suppliers and customers
- Property, service charge or multi-company accounting experience would be useful but is not essential
We are looking for somebody who enjoys being part of a team, takes pride in getting things right and is prepared to get involved wherever needed. In return, you will join a friendly and approachable business where you will have the opportunity to gain experience across a much wider range of accounting work as your knowledge and confidence develop.
Please only apply if you have previous Accounts Assistant experience and hands-on Sage 50 experience.
No recruitment agencies please. Direct applications only.
Pay: £32,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
