Position: Client Support Accountant
Location: Head Office - Hillcrest - 5 Grove Road, Redland, Bristol, BS6 6UJ
Working Hours: 09:00 – 17:30 Monday – Thursday, 09:00 – 16:00 Friday
Salary: Competitive
About Hillcrest Estate Management
Hillcrest Estate Management, founded in 1985 by Arthur G.W. Jenner, is a respected entity in the Residential Block Management sector, with offices in Bristol and Essex. With over 40 years of industry experience, we stand as one of the most established firms in the field. Hillcrest's exclusive focus on Leasehold Management underscores our dedication to providing specialised expertise in this area.
Hillcrest is part of the Trinity Property Group, an Odevo Group Company.
Benefits
We value and promote a positive work-life balance. Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us, and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation. You will receive a competitive salary that will match your skills and experience, as well as the following benefits:
24 days annual leave for work-life balance.
Discounts on shopping and services through Perkbox.
Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support.
Hybrid and flexible work opportunities.
Financial support for personal development.
Opportunities for career growth.
Recognition incentives.
Cycle to Work scheme for a healthy lifestyle.
Employee Referral Scheme for potential bonuses.
Job Description
The Client Support Accountant is primarily responsible for providing administrative and accounting support to the Client Accountants.
Key Responsibilities And Tasks Include
Service Charge Accounts:
Completing weekly 'open period' checks and ensuring the system is up to date
Preparing year end bank reconciliations
Checking and uploading balancing charges / credits
Issuing year end accounts in a timely manner
Issuing Section 20B notices
Budgets:
Preparing standard and pro-rata budgets in accordance with the work planner
Responding to Property Manager budget queries and highlighting areas of concern
Accurately reviewing and tidying up budgets in preparation for issuing
Uploading budgets to Propman and saving relevant documents
Chasing up any late approvals of budgets
Other:
Preparation of quarterly financial reports
Processing Service Charge Amendments in accordance with the signed request
Recharge items (including utilities/insurance/other)
Liaising with internal and external clients to resolve queries in a timely manner
Professionally dealing with resident phone queries
Qualifications And Skills
Candidates for this position should have the following skills and qualifications:
At least 1 years' experience within Finance
Ideally educated to 'A' Level standards (or equivalent)
Ideally completed, or working towards AAT Level 4 / CIMA Certificate or QBE
Experience of data input and general finance administration
Sound understanding of double entry bookkeeping (payments & accruals)
Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft packages, data manipulation, VLOOKUP formulas and pivot tables
Professional telephone manner
Excellent attention to detail
Responsible, reliable and approachable
Ability to stay calm under pressure and prioritise workload
Application Process
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions, and documented evidence of eligibility will be required.
For further information, or to explore more opportunities, you can visit Hillcrest Estates Management on LinkedIn or our website.