One of the UK's largest Property Management companies, Residential Management Group, has an opportunity for an experienced Finance Assistant, based at our Hoddesdon Head office, to ensure that the property management function has the support and knowledge to deliver the highest quality service to their clients. Delivering information on all aspects of Property finances to both internal and external customers
Where will I be working
Full time at our offices in Hoddesdon (EN11 0DR) 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
What are some of the responsibilities you will have?
Site KPI reporting - Debtors, Creditors, Liquidity position, Cashflow analysis for Internal and external customers.
Property Cost and variance analysis with detailed supporting commentary & Ledger Maintenance Client Budget preparation and review
Raising Charges based on budgeted expenditure
Regular finance training and reviews with PM's - to ensure they are equipped to understand and communicate financial performance in their client meetings.
Resolution of Financial Queries from Suppliers and homeowners
Providing a service & building relationships with Property Managers, Owners, Committees and Solicitors. to ensure smooth running of Property finances
Key client financial performance reporting - Debtors, Expenditure, Creditors, Cashflow
Debt recovery and Credit control function
What skills, experience and qualifications are we looking for in our Finance Officer?
Essential
Prior experience in an accounts or finance based role
Good understanding of a Chart of Accounts, P&L, Balance Sheet & Cashflow statements and interpretation thereof.
Microsoft office competent - Excel to intermediate level minimum
Good communication skills via telephone, email and video conferencing - with both internal and external customers
Ability to follow procedures and work to deadlines
Preferred
Studying towards AAT
Previous experience in a property finance department
What does RMG have to offer you?
A 37.5 hour working week and a competitive salary
27 days holiday plus all Bank Holidays
Free Healthcare cashback Plan (re-claiming for things like optical treatment (plus an optical discount voucher) and dental care, physiotherapy and GP Charges – plus more (all to a generous fixed amount), plus 24/7 access to remote GP Services
Sponsorship for study and professional qualifications (up to 4 study days)
Pension scheme (matched up to 7%) and Life assurance (4 x annual salary)
As part of Places for People Group (RMG's parent company), you will have access to Our Place Rewards, where you can choose from a huge range of shopping discounts, instore vouchers and reloadable e-cards, earn cashback on on-line purchases and take advantage of many exclusive offers
What's next?
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team
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