Accounts Assistant

at  Savills

KEY SKILLS

• You will be a proactive, organised person who can demonstrate effective communication skills;
• Excellent processing skills;
• Attention to detail and highly numerate;
• Self-motivation and commitment;
• a “Can Do” attitude; Strong communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Ability to prioritise;
• Able to work to deadlines and adaptable to change;
• Conscientious and organised;
• Enthusiasm to provide the highest quality service to clients at all times; Willingness to work as part of a team;
• Ability to work flexibly, providing cover for colleagues when required.
• Experience in property work is a bonus, IT proficient, with sound knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel to perform required tasks.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper to replace an existing role based in our busy Wimborne office. The role provides a full bookkeeping service for a portfolio of clients, liaising with Savills Property Managers, staff and clients to meet varying requirements and feed into formal accounts production.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and process all aspects of the bookkeeping requirements for a portfolio of clients. This will include raising and sending demands, maintaining up-to-date occupant / tenancy details, bank reconciliations, processing supplier payments, including allocation of correct VAT coding, and some monthly reporting.
• Liaise with Savills and client property managers throughout the country, leaseholders / tenants and suppliers; dealing with any queries, maintaining a polite and professional manner at all times.
• In addition to the tasks described above, you may be expected to carry out other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time.