Degree Discipline & Classification Degree - Accounts, Finance or a Business Degree including Accounts or Finance modules
Job Ref: TGR3116B
About Our Client
Our clients are property professionals established in Northamptonshire since 1975. Their services cover all aspects of residential property; from lettings and management to sales and buy-to-let investments. This firm is one of the largest independent letting agents in the UK.
Their credentials, resources and network in the property industry give them a unique position, where they have access to various vendors, applicants, and investors. This gives their sales division a considerable advantage and enables them to negotiate sales very efficiently. Moreover, their vast portfolio of managed properties allows them to offer some great buy-to-let opportunities to investors.
An opportunity for a bright, organised, numerate graduate with an interest in developing a career in accounts and finance to join this ever-growing business.
Starting in an accounts admin role, you will be supported with training and have the chance to progress within the firm. They support professional qualifications.
Specific Tasks
* Download and reconcile banking transactions from the previous day, including PDQ entries, cash, standing orders, BACS payments, and cheques.
* Bank cash received in the office on the same day.
* Prepare landlord payments three times a week (Mon, Wed, Fri). Check that the payments to be made are correct and modify where necessary.
* Respond to landlord and tenant enquiries.
* Pay contractors and utility bills.
* Issue arrears letters – 7, 14 & 21 days; issue section 8 & 21 notices and check on the previous week's activity to ensure that outstanding balances are being effectively collected, following up with telephone calls where necessary.
* Take rent payments over the phone (Virtual Terminal).
* Process new move-ins on a daily basis.
* Register the deposits with relevant schemes.
* Ensure that all deposit refunds have been returned within prescribed time limits.
* De-register the deposits.
* Manage rent protection claims and renewals.
* Conduct monthly deposit reconciliation.
* Perform end of the month bank reconciliation.
* Complete quarterly overseas landlord tax returns.
Skills Required
* Degree in accounts, finance, or a business degree including accounts or finance modules.
* Must be able to demonstrate experience in accounts and/or customer services.
* Experience of data entry, preferably in an accounting arena.
* Able to work within clearly defined processes and structures.
* IT skills – Excel and Word.
* Good communication skills and the ability to handle difficult situations (You will be chasing tenants for arrears and speaking regularly with landlords).
Additional Benefits:
* Client account management experience or accounts knowledge.
* Support to study role-related qualifications.
* Cash health scheme which pays the basic level for all staff members upon successful completion of the probationary period (12 weeks).
* Various bonus incentive schemes for hitting targets.
* £50 per quarter for those that do not take unscheduled leave.
HOURS OF WORK: 8:30-5:30 Monday to Friday with a 1-hour lunch.
HEALTH & SAFETY: No current issues to report on site.
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