Job Description

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Do you want to turn your finance degree into a rewarding career in accounting?

We're looking for an enthusiastic Graduate Accounts Assistant to join our Client Accounting Team at our Head Office in Cambridge, supporting our dynamic Investment and Property Management (IPM) department.



Our IPM team of 60 property specialists manages client property portfolios across the UK, and alongside them, our dedicated 15-strong Client Accounting team provide accounting functions for the wider team and their clients.



In this role, you'll handle all aspects of client and property accounting for a small portfolio, from producing statements and month-end reporting, to reconciling service charges and monitoring budgets. Working closely with Client Accountants, Property Managers and Administrators, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate financial processes and exceptional client service.

What you'll be doing:

Preparing client statements (monthly/quarterly) and completing month-end reporting (including accruals and prepayments) Transferring funds to client accounts and reconciling service charges across multiple tenants Monitoring service charge budgets and funding whilst reporting budget vs actual Acting as the first point of contact for clients and tenants whilst handling queries from Client Accountants and Property Managers Raising Bidwells fee accounts and overseeing debt chasing for your portfolio Managing VAT/CIS reporting and providing cover for tenant deposit closures Supporting colleagues to prevent backlog and assisting with ad-hoc tasks Becoming proficient in our integrated property management and accounts system

About You:

Essential

A clear understanding of basic accounting principles A finance-related degree (or similar), preferably 2:1 or above GCSE or equivalent A - C in English and Maths Excellent numeracy skills along with strong Excel skills Clear understanding of the confidentiality involved in dealing with client accounts Strong organisation and time management skills

Why Bidwells?

We're a different kind of business. Whilst we're a major player in the property sector, Bidwells remains a privately-owned, independent Partnership, with an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture. We give our people autonomy and take the time to listen.

What's in it for you

Competitive Salary:

We recognise and reward talent.

Comprehensive Benefits:

Including up to 8% matched pension, private medical, medicash plan, your birthday off work and lifestyle discounts and perks.

Professional Development:

Continuous learning, study support and promotion opportunities.

Innovative Culture

Be part of a forward-thinking team at the forefront of industry trends.

Family Friendly:

We offer enhanced family leave policies to support individuals close to you.

Work-Life Balance:

We value your well-being and offer agile working to support it.

Bidwells is dedicated to fostering a truly inclusive culture of belonging, where everyone can thrive and succeed as their true and authentic selves at every level. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief. Flexible working requests are considered from day one.

Recruitment agencies:Bidwells only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and that agency has been contacted and directed by a member of our Talent Acquisition Team to work on a specific vacancy. We do not pay agency fees when speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to Bidwells or any of our employees other than via our Applicant Tracking System and through our recruitment process. If this is not adhered to, agency fees will not be paid. Submission of any unsolicited CVs or proposals to Bidwells will be deemed evidence of full and unlimited acceptance of this approach.