Client Accounts Administrator-Private Clients

Peterborough | neg

A full time Client Accounts Administrator is required for the Private Client Accounting Team in the Peterborough office.

 The main function of the Client Accounts department is the preparation of Rent Demands and collection of receipts on behalf of clients, with the production of periodic accounting information, including Bank Reconciliations, Trial Balance and Balance sheet reports. Where Smiths Gore estate management extends to other activities, we also process Sales and Purchase ledger transactions, run payroll and submit VAT returns.

Specific responsibilities:

 Ensuring that client and tenants have a point of contact at all times.

Maintain the accuracy of the property database.

Producing monthly rent demands prior to the rent due date

Posting of cash receipts against outstanding rent demands

Ensuring all accounts are managed in compliance with the RICS regulations

Ensuring that payments to third parties are made promptly against the appropriate authority, are within budget and are coded correctly.

Preparation of periodic accounts accurately and in accordance with client’s own requirements.

Preparation of Bank Reconciliations for all accounts within 10 working days of the month end.

Producing reports of outstanding tenant balances.

Answering tenants and agent’s telephone enquiries promptly and professionally.

Any other duties that may be reasonably required

PROFILE

 Essential Skills

 Good bookkeeping/accounting skills including general ledger

Some understanding of producing reports/accounts to tight deadlines

Good Excel skills and general computer literacy

Attention to detail

Positive, flexible and professional attitude

Good communication skills

Sound knowledge of VAT transactions and returns including Partial Exemption

Understanding of Trial Balance and Balance Sheet reports

Sound knowledge of Nominal ledger transactions and Journals

Sound knowledge of Bank reconciliations

Payroll processing expertise