Position: Client Support Accountant
Location: Head Office - Hillcrest - 5 Grove Road, Redland, Bristol, BS6 6UJ
Working Hours: 09:00 17:30MondayThursday, 09:00 16:00 Friday
Salary: Competitive
AboutHillcrestEstate 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,westandas one of the most established firms in the field. Hillcrest's exclusive focus on Leasehold Management underscoresourdedication to providing specialisedexpertisein this area.
Hillcrestis part of the Trinity Property Group, anOdevoGroup 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 throughPerkbox.
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:
TheClient 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 accountsin a timely manner
Issuing Section 20B notices
Budgets:
Preparing standard and pro-rata budgetsin accordance withthe 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 Amendmentsin accordance withthe signed request
Recharge items (including utilities/insurance/other)
Liaising with internal and external clients to resolve queriesin 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, VLOOKUPformulasand pivot tables
Professional telephone manner
Excellent attention to detail
Responsible,reliableand 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 berequired.
For further information,orto explore more opportunities, you can visitHillcrestEstates Managementon LinkedIn orour website.
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