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20695

Location

Head Office - Chaneys Chartered Surveyors - Chiltern House, Marsack Street, Reading, RG4 5AP

Working pattern

Monday to Friday 0830 - 1700

Salary

Competitive

Closing date

25/03/2025

Description

Position: Accounts Assistant (12 month fixed term contract)

Location: Head Office - Chaneys Chartered Surveyors, Chiltern House, Marsack Street, Reading, RG4 5AP (office based)

Working Hours: 08:30 - 17:00, Monday - Friday

Salary: Competitive

About Chaneys Chartered Surveyors:

Established in 1959, Chaneys is a trusted property and asset management company serving the Thames Valley area for over 50 years. With a client-focused approach, professional expertise, and a Chartered status, we have earned a strong reputation. Our diverse clientele includes Management Companies, Resident Associations, Developers, and Landlords.

Chaneys Chartered Surveyors is part of the Trinity Property Group, an Odevo Group Company.

Benefits:

The company offers various benefits, including:

• 24 days annual leave for work-life balance.
• Discounts on shopping and services through Perkbox.
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support.
• Hybrid and flexible work opportunities.
• Financial support for personal development.
• Opportunities for career growth.
• Recognition incentives.
• Cycle to Work scheme for a healthy lifestyle.
• Employee Referral Scheme for potential bonuses.
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The Accounts Assistant is responsible for updating and maintenance of Chaneys accounting systems, controls and reporting, assisting in the accounting production process and for providing general administrative and other accounting support to the Client Accountant along with support for other TPG Brands.

Key responsibilities and tasks include:

• Support year-end accounts issuance, maintain accounting systems, manage workflows, and assist with service charge budgets.
• Prepare and coordinate internal reports, quarterly financial reports, and ad hoc financial documents.
• Prepare and issue service charge accounts, manage statutory accounts, and handle Section 20B notices.
• Monitor, process, and update periodic recharges (utilities, insurance, etc.), and respond to resident queries.
• Perform AR tasks (receipt allocation, bank reconciliations), maintain control sheets, and support internal system improvements.
• Assist with administrative duties across teams and support project initiatives as directed.

Qualifications and Skills:

Candidates for this position should have the following skills and qualifications:

• Experience in finance preferred; knowledge of service charges/rent is an advantage.
• Strong IT Skills - Proficiency in Word & Excel (intermediate to advanced), with data manipulation experience beneficial.
• Excellent Communication - Strong written and verbal skills required.
• Organisational & Analytical Skills - Attention to detail, numeracy, integrity, and ability to stay calm under pressure.
• GCSE A-C in Maths & English; accounting qualification (AAT/CIMA/ACCA) is a plus.
• Team player, reliable, methodical, self-motivated, and able to use initiative.

Application Process:

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions, and documented evidence of eligibility will be required.

For further information, or to explore more opportunities, you can visit Chaneys Chartered Surveyors on LinkedIn or our website. If you have questions or would like more details, you can contact our recruitment team at 020 7702 0701, quoting the reference number LI-EJ1.