Job Description

· Obtain appropriate approval and post all purchase invoices relating to council tax, internet, utilities, and other ad-hoc bills.

· Ensure Student refunds and Supplier payments are completed within the required timescales and obtain the appropriate approvals.

· Manage the aged payable balances, including meeting required payment terms

· Review and import all recharge invoices

· To complete the weekly operational and deposit bank reconciliations for all properties, including posting journals.

· Assist in the protection of tenant deposits in line with legislation

· Maintain work orders from properties to assist in student account adjustments, ensuring company policy is adhered to.

· Provide training of the booking system to property managers

· To assist in the preparation of monthly Client Reporting Packs within the reporting deadline.

· To assist with monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

· To assist in the compliance with the client’s Controlled Self-Assessment questionnaire.

· To assist with the Client’s Annual Statutory Audits.

· To review and implement process improvements for the finance function and complete user acceptance testing.

· To keep up to date with industry initiatives to enable best practice to be adopted at all times.

The above outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the position, however, this cannot be comprehensive and other duties, as directed by the company and within the job holders capabilities may be required. The duties will evolve and be modified by changes within the company

Key Relationships

Internal Stakeholders

· Property Managers

· Senior Management Team

· Regional Operations Managers

· Employees

External Stakeholders

· Client (Mapletree)

· Suppliers

· Local Authorities

· University Institutions

In return we can offer you:

· A fast paced, varied, interesting and rewarding workload, offering great development opportunities in a top-achieving company;

· An opportunity to flourish in an environment where there are new and exciting programmes and initiatives frequently being released;

· 25 days Annual Leave per year, plus Bank Holidays;

· A stakeholder pension scheme;

· The opportunity to buy an additional 5 days annual leave;

· Cycle to Work Scheme;

· Access to an Employee Assistance Programme;

· An employee of the month/year scheme;

· Long Service Award Scheme;

· A Taste card+ discount card;

· Access to our E-Learning Platform to undertaking training and development.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong problem-solving skills. Proven experience with spread sheets. Good communications skills, both orally and in writing. Ability to successfully handle several priorities simultaneously, maintain composure in high pressure situations and maintain objectivity, focus and good judgment. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. Experience in purchase ledger. Excellent presentation, attention to detail and ability to complete tasks. Experience of working within accounts payable. Knowledge of finance computer software with Navision preferred. Experience: Accounts Payable: 1 year (Required) finance computer software with Navision : 1 year (Preferred)