Are you highly organised, detail oriented and looking to build your career within a successful and supportive business? We have an exciting opportunity for a Client Accounts Assistant to join our Client Accounting team in Shrewsbury.


Working as part of a friendly and collaborative team, you will play a key role in supporting the financial management of a diverse portfolio of living sector clients. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your accounting and administration skills within a well established property consultancy, where accuracy, teamwork and exceptional client service are at the heart of what we do.


Our Client Accounting team consists of both qualified and non-qualified accounting professionals who provide a range of services including accounts payable, accounts receivable, client reporting, bank reconciliations and system administration across multiple business lines.


As part of the team, you will help manage a high volume of supplier invoices, ensuring payments are processed accurately and efficiently while maintaining compliance with industry regulations and internal procedures.


In addition to a competitive salary, you'll benefit from an excellent rewards package featuring a wide range of flexible benefits. Whether you're looking to purchase extra annual leave, take advantage of our health cash plan or join our Cycle to Work scheme, you'll have the flexibility to choose the benefits that matter most to you.


Main tasks: 

  • Checking the coding of the supplier invoices.
  • Uploading the invoices onto the TRAMPS software.
  • Processing the payment of the invoices and creating the BACS file.
  • Transferring funds to facilitate payment via BACS
  • Reconciling supplier statements.
  • Setting up new suppliers on TRAMPS.
  • Verifying suppliers bank details.
  • Working closely with other Carter Jonas offices in a professional and friendly manner.
  • Having an understanding of the RICS regulations in respect of client accounting.
  • Carrying out all administrative and ad hoc duties in connection with the role. 
  • Ensuring systems are updated on a timely and accurate basis to enable other departments within the organisation to manage effectively.
  • Having basic knowledge of VAT in respect of general accounting and in respect of land and property.
  • Supporting other members of the client accounting team and providing cover in periods of absence of other team members.


What will it take to be successful?

We're keen to hear from candidates who are organised, proactive and enjoy working in a fast paced environment. Previous accounts payable or finance administration experience would be beneficial, but equally important is a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.


You'll also have:

  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong problem solving and logical thinking abilities.
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A professional approach with a focus on delivering excellent customer service.
  • Confidence communicating financial information to non-finance colleagues.
  • Good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Hours

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Location

Shrewsbury

Why choose us?


We offer a highly competitive rewards package including group pension, flexible benefits, referral schemes and generous annual leave. 


As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to driving diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Learning and development is important to us; we encourage everyone to continue developing to optimise their performance and fulfil their potential. We have an agile flexible working policy; many of our team work flexibly, we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you. We enjoy what we do, and we do it well, which is why 80% of our business comes from repeat clients. 


About us:


Since 1855, Carter Jonas has grown to be one of the largest and most respected property consultancies in the UK with a network of 34 offices across England and Wales, employing more than 1,000 partners and employees.


Our tailored service and Simply Better Advice have enabled us to forge lasting, intelligent and trusting partnerships with our clients. These long-standing relationships are our most important and most closely protected asset. From private landowners to local authorities, pension funds to farmers – our universe of client experience is among the most varied in UK property.


We employ the very best people. We are a place where people want to work, and our culture is both collaborative and business minded. We have experts in every field who deliver long term advice that enhances our clients’ future prosperity.


Ahead of the curve, we are pioneering in the use of technology within the property industry, making Carter Jonas a hugely exciting place to work.


Our values:


  • Approachable – We treat every relationship with respect, integrity, and warmth
  • Effective – We do what we say we will, we do it well and we are accountable
  • Ambitious – We are ambitious for our clients and for our firm


We look to recruit individuals who represent our core values, but who can also demonstrate the six Carter Jonas competencies that are the foundation of our career pathways. These competencies will aide their personal development in the business, and comprise of:


  • Communication - Ensures effective, clear, and relevant communications in support of business objectives
  • People - Demonstrates leadership in conduct and effectively manages and develops people to optimise performance through others
  • Business Development & Client Care - Ensures effective communication to facilitate excellent client care and collaboration and pursuing opportunities for increased business and profit mindful of the Firm’s heritage and values
  • Use of Technology - Modern, Agile, Digital Employee
  • Teamwork - Recognises the importance of working with others, to collaborate and co-operate to achieve business 
  • Personal Effectiveness & Productivity - Engage, promote, and adhere to compliance requirements including all internal processes and procedures which manage risk and enhance productivity.

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