Accounts Assistant

Your new company:

You will be joining a well-established and highly respected organisation based in Swansea, operating within the property and professional services sector. With a strong reputation in its market and a long-standing client base, the business continues to grow and is looking to strengthen its finance team with the appointment of an Accounts Assistant.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong hands-on accounts experience, ideally AAT Level 4 qualified or studying, who is looking for a varied role offering exposure to both finance and client-facing responsibilities. The position sits within the residential property management division and provides the chance to work closely with senior stakeholders while developing a broad range of accounting skills.

Your new role:

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial management of a diverse property portfolio. This is a varied position combining transactional and management accounting responsibilities with regular interaction with clients and key stakeholders.The role offers excellent exposure to budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and client liaison, making it ideal for someone looking to continue progressing their finance career within a professional and supportive environment.
Your responsibilities will include:

Preparing monthly expenditure reports
Producing budgets and forecasts for client portfolios
Supporting year-end accounts preparation
Managing service charge invoicing
Preparing and issuing client statements
Monitoring arrears and supporting credit control activities
Processing purchase ledger transactions and supplier payments
Completing bank and control account reconciliations
Posting journals and supporting month-end accounting processes
Attending client meetings and presenting financial information when required
Responding to client finance queries and building strong stakeholder relationships
Supporting the wider team with administrative duties as required
What you'll need to succeed:

Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or similar accounting role
Strong understanding of reconciliations, journals and supplier payments
Good working knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping
Strong Microsoft Excel and general IT skills
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Confident communication skills and ability to interact professionally with clients and stakeholders
Proactive and adaptable approach with a willingness to support wider business activitiesDesirable:

AAT Level 4 qualified, studying, or equivalent experience
Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
Experience supporting budgeting and forecasting activities
Previous exposure to management accounts or year-end accounts preparation
Experience within property, professional services or client accounting environments
Experience using property management or integrated finance systems
What you'll get in return:

Salary of circa £30,000 per annum
Permanent opportunity based in Swansea
Standard working hours of 8:30am to 5:00pm
Exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities
Client-facing experience and stakeholder interaction
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Long-term career progression within a growing organisation
What you need to do now:

If you're interested in this role, click "Apply Now" to submit your CV, or contact William Loring at Hays Accountancy & Finance for a confidential discussion.

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