Property Management Accounts Assistant Apprentice

  • Belmont Property Management
  • Truro, Cornwall
  • £6.20 per hour

Being an integral part of a busy accounts team, assisting with all aspects of accounts work from the recording of initial receipts, reconciliation of multiple bank accounts, preparing management and year end information for both company directors and external accountants. In addition providing support to the Accounts Manager and dealing with queries from leaseholders as they arise.

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  • GMFJ Reference
    135028
  • Wages
    £6.20 p/h
  • Hours
    37.50 per week
  • Date Posted
    18/06/2021
  • Start Date
    13/09/2021
  • Approx. Duration
    24 months

  • Location
    Truro
  • Status
    Now Taking Applications
  • Sector
    Accountancy
  • Opportunity Type
    Advanced Level 3
  • Employer
    Belmont Property Management

Description

Duties of the Post

  • Primary control of Sales Ledger receipt entries on approximately 3500 units within an existing and developing accounting system
  • Accurate and timely allocation of receipts
  • Assisting with Monthly Bank and Ledger Reconciliation work
  • Assisting in the preparation of financial information summaries as required by Property Managers/ Owners and Third Parties in respect of current and year end balances
  • Providing assistance and support to the Accounts Manager as required
  • Assistance and support to Purchase Ledger system

For more information about this vacancy please contact Truro and Penwith College on 01872 305500 (Ref ID: 135028)

  • Good IT / Microsoft Office skills
  • A high level of accuracy
  • Good organisational skills
Some previous accounting experience, ideally AAT level 2

Understands the transactional processes and support provided by accountancy firms or the accounting function within an organisation.

Understands their organisations business strategy including customer and supplier needs, in order to produce relevant and compliant financial information. Is aware of how their role fits in with the wider organisation and sector they are working in.

Understands how to enter accounting transactions, perform a reconciliation, correct errors and produce a range of reports using a computerised accounting system. Understands the systems and process of the organisation, within the responsibility of the position such as Sales, Purchase and Payroll. Understands the use of all relevant office and accounting packages used within their organisation, relevant to their job role.

Understands the relevant Ethical Standards to protect their own and their organisations professional reputation and integrity. Understands the importance of upholding relevant codes of conduct.

Understands the basic elements of double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards required to process financial documents and report financial information to users of accounts. Understands the current financial standards for basic accounts preparation, in order to be able to make necessary end of year adjustments.

Understands what is required to draft final accounts. Understands how to account for the purchase and disposal of non-current assets. Understands the basic tax principles to apply current regulations to calculate VAT and submit a VAT return

Understands how to recognise and use different accounting approaches and can gather, analyse and report information about income and expenditure to support decision-making, planning and controls.

Effectively records and analyses financial data at the appropriate level using the organisation’s standard tools and processes. Communicates to all stakeholders to aid decision making to add value to the organisation, within the responsibility of the position.

Works both independently and as part of a team within the organisation’s standards; competently demonstrates an ability to communicate both in writing and orally at all levels, using a range of tools and demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and cultural awareness when dealing with internal and external customers.

Demonstrates the ability to communicate financial information in a way that non-finance staff can interpret and understand.

Consistently delivers high quality, ‘right first time’ financial and performance data in a timely fashion in line with the organisation’s requirements, to aid decision making and planning.

Demonstrates the ability to identify the appropriate systems and processes to work productively in order to complete required tasks. Demonstrates competent use of office and accounting packages.

Able to maintain the security of accounting information using passwords and backup routines.

Applies techniques to both common and non-routine problems, analysing where required and selecting the appropriate tools and techniques to produce solutions. Escalates or seeks guidance and support where appropriate

Accepts changing priorities and working requirements readily and has the flexibility to maintain high standards in a changing environment.

Identifies opportunities to actively engage in the wider business when appropriate. Provides information that positively contributes to influencing business decisions whilst continually striving to improve own working processes and those of the organisation.

Applies a transparent and objective manner in all actions and interactions to ensure that they meet the ethical requirements of the profession.

Takes the initiative for own personal development. Proactively takes responsibility for completing tasks and meeting expectations. Consistently prioritises in order to achieve timely outcomes.

Organises work effectively and achieves required results within deadlines. Performs professionally in pressurised situations and escalates appropriately when necessary

Consistently supports colleagues & collaborates to achieve results. Aware of their role within the team & their impact on others



  • Possesses good initiative to identify possible issues and be able to work efficiently both individually and as part of f team
  • Ability to deal with pressures and work to deadlines
  • Flexible approach to work and duties
On completion of successful apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity for a full time position.
Monday to Friday, central Truro location, parking available

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