Our client, a niche commercial property consultancy, is currently seeking an Assistant to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a high calibre individual to join a growing company and be a key part of the development of the company.
This role presents an exciting and diverse opportunity for a proactive individual to taker esponsibility for providing administration support, invoice preparation, financial analysis work for blue chip companies in iconic buildings in London and throughout the UK. It is a full time and permanent position.
Key Responsibilities:
• To support business objectives of delivering value for money in all circumstances
• To carry out assigned duties efficiently and in accordance with processes and
procedures
• Comply with established procurement / commercial / contractual strategies
• Take personal responsibility for complying with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards
• Data analysis in Microsoft Excel to review service charges and other related cost
information.
• Producing benchmark reports, variance reports and tracking movements in costs
between years using Microsoft Excel.
• Taking & making calls and emails with queries and information requests.
• Preparing & issuing invoices and debtor management.
• Accounts payable processes, including receipt of invoices from contractors, uploading & submitting to client for payment, processing payment of invoices to contractors, sending remittances and updating records.
• Undertaking monthly reconciliations against clients’ ledgers and identifying & obtaining missing information.
• Reviewing client bank accounts and logging receipts of funds.
• Keeping records and database information updated and chasing for outstanding
information.
• Reviewing property leases to extract key information.
• Scanning and logging data from documents received from clients.
• Attending virtual meetings with clients and colleagues to discuss and report on progress.
• Assisting in the preparation of reports and presentation documents.
Professional Skills
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Abiity to touch type.
• Ability to check own work to ensure high levels of accuracy and professional standards.
• Knowledge of basic accounting.
• Knowledge of Facilities Management or property will be advantageous but is not essential.
Person Specification:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results.
• Previous experience in working as a PA, office administrator or in accounts.
• Health & Safety experience or training.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks in a proactive and diligent manner.
• Proficient use of English grammar both written and spoken in a business context.
• Understanding of contracts and procurement activities.
• Track record of working with disparate stakeholders
• A track record of working with teams and where necessary taking a lead role.
• A team player, flexible, enthusiastic and ambitious.
Salary & package
Range between £20,000 to £30,000 per annum depending on experience and aptitude
plus, mileage allowance and benefits including company pension contributions and a
generous annual leave of 26 days plus bank holidays