One of the UK's largest Property Management companies, Residential Management Group, has an opportunity for an experienced Finance Assistant, based at our Hoddesdon Head office, to ensure that the property management function has the support and knowledge to deliver the highest quality service to their clients. Delivering information on all aspects of Property finances to both internal and external customers

Where will I be working

Full time at our offices in Hoddesdon (EN11 0DR) 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

What are some of the responsibilities you will have?

• Site KPI reporting - Debtors, Creditors, Liquidity position, Cashflow analysis for Internal and external customers.
• Property Cost and variance analysis with detailed supporting commentary & Ledger Maintenance Client Budget preparation and review
• Raising Charges based on budgeted expenditure
• Regular finance training and reviews with PM's - to ensure they are equipped to understand and communicate financial performance in their client meetings.
• Resolution of Financial Queries from Suppliers and homeowners
• Providing a service & building relationships with Property Managers, Owners, Committees and Solicitors. to ensure smooth running of Property finances
• Key client financial performance reporting - Debtors, Expenditure, Creditors, Cashflow
• Debt recovery and Credit control function

What skills, experience and qualifications are we looking for in our Finance Officer?

Essential

• Prior experience in an accounts or finance based role
• Good understanding of a Chart of Accounts, P&L, Balance Sheet & Cashflow statements and interpretation thereof.
• Microsoft office competent - Excel to intermediate level minimum
• Good communication skills via telephone, email and video conferencing - with both internal and external customers
• Ability to follow procedures and work to deadlines

Preferred

• Studying towards AAT
• Previous experience in a property finance department

What does RMG have to offer you?

• A 37.5 hour working week and a competitive salary
• 27 days holiday plus all Bank Holidays
• Free Healthcare cashback Plan (re-claiming for things like optical treatment (plus an optical discount voucher) and dental care, physiotherapy and GP Charges – plus more! (all to a generous fixed amount), plus 24/7 access to remote GP Services
• Sponsorship for study and professional qualifications (up to 4 study days)  
• Pension scheme (matched up to 7%) and Life assurance (4 x annual salary)
• As part of Places for People Group (RMG's parent company), you will have access to Our Place Rewards, where you can choose from a huge range of shopping discounts, instore vouchers and reloadable e-cards, earn cashback on on-line purchases and take advantage of many exclusive offers!

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.

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