Senior Accounts Assistant

at  Ascend Properties

ABOUT US

Ascend proudly leads the UK market as the foremost manager of Single-Family Build to Rent housing resulting in award-winning property management for over 10,000 homes. We are going through a strong period of growth in all aspects of the business, making it an exciting time to join. Dedicated in providing an exceptional service to our clients offering alongside a supportive and collaborative work environment. We’re seeking individuals who are willing to go the extra mile to join us in a variety of roles spanning from sales and maintenance to finance and operations.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Accounts Assistant to join our Client Accounts team. Based at our head office in Sale, you will play an important role in furthering the success of the company.
The Ideal Candidate: We are looking for individuals with experience in a similar role, preferably within the property industry. Working with your team, you’ll be fundamental in ensuring all accounts tasks are completed promptly and efficiently. Customer service lies at the core of our operations, requiring a willingness to exceed expectations. We are looking for someone who cares about the people around them and is willing to go the extra mile.
The Senior Accounts Assistant will be responsible for maintaining accuracy and compliance within the department while providing support and training to junior team members and coordinating effectively with other departments. We are seeking a candidate with proven experience managing client accounts, ensuring efficiency, and maintaining strong professional relationships

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

At Ascend, we offer continuous training and personal development opportunities for all our team members. Take a look at the list of skills and experience that are essential and desirable for this job role.

• Previous demonstrable experience working in a similar role
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex financial data
• Proven experience managing client accounts,
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy in financial reporting
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and be able to prioritise workload
• Experience and the ability to work to tight deadlines
• Strong IT and Excel skills Computer literate
• High levels of integrity with a can do attitude
• Good numerical and problem solving ability

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Accounts Assistant will be responsible for performing all general accounts tasks, working within our busy clients accounts team, duties will include but will not be limited to;

• Bank Reconciliations: Ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded, identifying and resolving any discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Weekly Contractor Payment Runs: Process and execute weekly payments to contractors, ensuring accuracy, compliance with agreements, and timely disbursement of funds.
• Invoice Management: Create, log, and track invoices, maintaining detailed records for auditing and reporting purposes. Work closely with internal teams to resolve any discrepancies or missing documentation.
• Document Processing: Scan, organise, and file invoices and financial documents, ensuring compliance with company policies and accessibility for future reference.
• Cash Flow Reporting: Monitor and report on cash levels, providing insights to support financial planning and liquidity management.
• Supporting Audits: Play a supporting role in our audits to ensure documents are prepared and presented to the auditors in a timely fashion
• Mailbox Management: Oversee the accounts department’s mailbox, prioritising and responding to queries efficiently, while ensuring all communications are appropriately documented.
• Supplier Liaison: Act as a key point of contact for suppliers, managing queries, resolving payment issues, and maintaining strong professional relationships.

At Ascend, we offer continuous training and personal development opportunities for all our team members. Take a look at the list of skills and experience that are essential and desirable for this job role.

• Previous demonstrable experience working in a similar role
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex financial data
• Proven experience managing client accounts,
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy in financial reporting
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and be able to prioritise workload
• Experience and the ability to work to tight deadlines
• Strong IT and Excel skills Computer literate
• High levels of integrity with a can do attitude
• Good numerical and problem solving abilit