Bookkeeper
- Employer
- Page Personnel
- Location
- England, London, City of London
- Salary
- £35000 - £40000 per annum + market leading benefits
- Closing date
- Jan 18, 2019
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- Job Role
- Finance Manager
- Sector
- Property & Real Estate
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
The role of the Bookkeeper is to oversee the day to day running of the Private Office which has a substantial investment portfolio. Much of the day to day work is focused on property investment. Because of this the successful candidate needs a proven track record of overseeing a portfolio of properties.
Client Details
Under its Owner, the Private Office holds substantial equity and property investments in excess of £100M. It also has associated charities in which it has equity investments of more than £50M.
Description
Key Duties
Holding Company
- To ensure that day to day financial matters are dealt with promptly and appropriately, including processing of payments.
- To ensure that the payroll is managed appropriately
- To maintain accurate and up to date accounting records using Sage 50.
- To assist the Financial Controller with the preparation of management accounts/financial reports as required.
Subsidiary Company - Commercial Property
- Dealing with day to day repairs/service requirements
- Raising of rent and service charge invoices.
- Completion of VAT returns.
Subsidiary Company - Residential Property
- Responsible for the day to day management of an apartment complex with twenty-six flats all rented on AST's.
- Liaising and working with agents to minimize void periods.
- Dealing with tenant queries including arranging repairs and dealing with any other problems as required.
- Ensuring rents are paid on time.
Profile
- Proven ability in financial accounting
- Previous experience in a Family/Private Office
- Significant experience of commercial and residential property management (necessity)
- Experience in Sage Accounting desirable
- Ability to quickly build strong relationships with a broad network of stakeholders, including the most senior.
- Ability to work as an individual contributor, take initiative and problem-solve.
- Ability to recognise potential conflicts and acknowledge where guidance is required / necessary.
- Ability to cope with ambiguity and prioritise confidently against conflicting demands.
Job Offer
Market leading salary and benefits.
Company
When it comes to recruiting and placing part qualified (PQ) accountants and transactional finance candidates, Page Personnel gets the job done. We have 200 specialist recruitment consultants who know the finance market inside out and can help you to find the right role or the right candidate for your specific requirements. As part of a network of 21 countries we’re also able to offer global insight and access to international candidates.
We maintain close links with institutions like CIMA and ACCA, so it’s a market we fully understand. Our expertise also extends to areas like credit control, accounts payable and payroll and graduate recruitment.
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