Senior Accounts Assistant

Senior Accounts Assistant (12m fixed term contract) position at Scanlans Property Management Location – Manchester  Working Hours – 09:00 – 17:00 Monday – Friday Salary – Competitive          Are you looking for your next exciting role? Do you have experience within an AR and/or AP role and proven experience of supporting and taking the lead within a team? Then we have the role just for you! We are looking for a Senior Accounts Assistant to join our ever-expanding team! Scanlans property management are dedicated to property management and property management issues, and have been providing our services to residents, leaseholders, managing agents and investors for over 25 years. We manage properties throughout the Midlands and North West from our offices in Manchester and Birmingham, as well as in Liverpool, Leeds and the Greater Yorkshire area and Chester. Our professional property managers are fully trained and qualified Members of the TPI and Assoc RICS. The role of Senior Accounts Assistant is primarily responsible for assisting the Finance Manager deliver a variety of AP and AR functions, including banking of cheques, allocating receipts, concierge Payroll, weekly payment runs and other ad hoc transactions as carried out within the team. What’s in it for you? We value and promote a positive work-life balance. Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is really important to us, and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation. You will receive a competitive salary that will match your skills and experience, as well as the following benefits: 24 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays. Perkbox (which offers a range of discounts for shopping and services). Financial support towards personal development / training. Real opportunities to grow and progress. Recognition incentives. Cycle to Work scheme. Employee Referral Scheme and much more…….  What will your role look like? Processing incoming receipts from the daily bank statement including cheques and other receipts Completing bank reconciliations Supplier invoice entry and administration in accordance with our internal process Processing weekly payment runs and any other ad hoc runs Processing Concierge payroll runs Month end Close and associated reconciliations Daily 3 way reconciliations Supervising and mentoring the team – supporting colleagues with training and queries Other general duties (see job description attached)  Do you have these skills? Minimum of 2 years experience within an AR and/or AP role Ideally studying towards a professional certification (AAT/ACCA/CIMA) Knowledge/experience of property management industry (Service Charge/Rent) will be an advantage Demonstratable experience of supporting and taking the lead within a team Resilient, tenacious & target driven, with excellent organisational skills Team player with good work ethics and the ability to remain calm under pressure An excellent communicator (oral and written) to all parties (internal and external) Computer literate, including ability to use MS Office, Teams and working knowledge of Excel Organised, self-motivated, with ability to use own initiative and work to tight deadlines  TPG are proud to be part of the Odevo Group. Look us up on LinkedIn for more information or visit our website for a list of our current opportunities. If you just want to have a chat to find out more, give our recruitment team a call who are always happy to help and provide further details (phone number removed) please quote the Ref number below. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK, without restrictions. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from all candidates