Job Description

Due to company growth we are looking to recruit a reliable and experienced Finance Manager to join our growing flamboyant team in Durham City Centre. We are rapidly becoming one of the largest student letting companies in the area and are looking to expand our accounts team to accommodate the growth.

The ideal candidate will possess a 'to do' work ethic and be able to work alone as well as part of an enthusiastic team, using their initiative to delegate where necessary to the accounts assistants. You will be required to report to the COO and CEO with the financial data of 8 companies, all within the same sector, on a regular basis and identify any areas in which efficiency can be improved.

Main tasks will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Reconciling bank accounts and credit cards on Sage Line 50 Preparing annual year end accounts for all 8 companies ready for submission to an external accountant Maintaining the property fixed asset registers across all companies Posting of all year end journals Ensuring all client and deposit accounts reconcile ready for Audit by Governing bodies Allocate rental payments received to the correct tenant codes using CFP software Ensuring all landlords and contractors are paid in a timely manner Maintain the creditors ledgers on Sage Line 50 and ensure all suppliers are paid within the credit terms Review, reconcile and post transactions from completion statements received from Company Solicitors in relation to new property purchases Be the first point of contact to the accounts team and assist with any queries they may have

Skills and experience

Ability to work under pressure Excellent accuracy skills Supportive when rectifying staff queries Willingness to learn new software packages Vast knowledge of Sage Line 50 & Microsoft Excel Over 10 years accountancy experience (preferable)
If you want a career in accounts where you can ditch the stereotypical 'boring accountant' title, replace the suit with jeans and enjoy a pizza at lunch time, then please come and see us.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Free parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Durham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Accounting: 5 years (required) Sage Line 50: 5 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person