Estate Accounts Team Leader

GSC Grays are a multi-disciplinary professional services firm covering the North of England. Our Chartered Surveyors, Farm Business Consultants, Planning and Development Professionals, Valuers, Environmental Specialists and Estate Agents provide a full range of services for our rural client base.
Main purpose of the job:
We are recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to join our team based in Colburn. Within this role you will work in a dedicated team and manage a portfolio of GSC Grays Estate Management clients' accounts.
Reporting Structure:
The role reports to the Head of Accounts?
The role and responsibilities:
To manage a portfolio of clients' accounts for managed estates.
To input and check sales and purchase ledger invoices in Xero Accounts software and approve payments.
Producing and submitting VAT returns.
Running client payroll.
Produce and check monthly management reports.
Process year end and liaise with accounts.
Assist with on boarding with new clients.
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The skills we are looking for in you:
Possesses or studying for a recognised accountancy qualification, e.g.; AAT Level 3, CIMA, ACCA
At least 5 years' experience in an accountancy/book-keeping role.?
Experience of Farm or Estate Accounts preferred but not essential.
Experience of Xero Accounting software.
Good level of numeracy and analytical skills.
Good level of numeracy, accuracy, and attention to detail.?
Ability to prioritise busy workload- the workload is sometimes relatively high, and the role calls for someone who can manage their workload calmly and set priorities and work to deadlines.
Ability to act on own initiative whilst also working with Company processes and procedures
Good organisational skills.
Good attention to detail.
Interpersonal skills - ability to deal with people at all levels, including customers such as tenants and landowners, and colleagues including directors, land agents and other admin staff.
Possesses tact, discretion, and respect for confidentiality
Experience within a professional services organisation preferred, but not essential.
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Private dental insurance
Private medical insurance
Referral programme
Sick pay

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