Accounts Assistant

Premier Estates Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Head Office - Hillcrest - 5 Grove Road, Redland, Bristol, BS6 6UJ

Ref: 20693

Location: Head Office - Hillcrest - 5 Grove Road, Redland, Bristol, BS6 6UJ

Working pattern: Monday to Thursday 0900 - 1700, Friday 0900 - 1600

Salary: Competitive

Closing date: 25/03/2025

Position: Accounts Assistant (12 month fixed term contract)

Location: Bristol

Working Hours: 09:00 – 17:30 Monday – Thursday, 09:00 – 16:00 Friday

Salary: Competitive

About Hillcrest Estate Management:

Hillcrest Estate Management, founded in 1985 by Arthur G.W. Jenner, is a respected entity in the Residential Block Management sector, with offices in Bristol and Essex. With over 40 years of industry experience, we stand as one of the most established firms in the field. Hillcrest's exclusive focus on Leasehold Management underscores our dedication to providing specialised expertise in this area.

Hillcrest is part of the Trinity Property Group, an Odevo Group Company.

Benefits:

• 24 days annual leave for work-life balance.
• Discounts on shopping and services through Perkbox.
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support.
• Hybrid and flexible work opportunities.
• Financial support for personal development.
• Opportunities for career growth.
• Recognition incentives.
• Cycle to Work scheme for a healthy lifestyle.
• Employee Referral Scheme for potential bonuses.

Job Description:

The Accounts Assistant is responsible for delivery of service charge accounting (“Services”) for our clients, assisting in the accounts production process, but also providing accounting support to the wider business, and the Client Accountant teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Workflow & Compliance Management – Manage personal workflow, meet SLAs, adhere to internal procedures, maintain data integrity, and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
• Service Charge Accounts – Prepare service charge accounts, bank reconciliations, year-end journals, Section 20B notices, and liaise with external accountants.
• Internal Control & Reporting – Maintain year-end control schedules, monitor account progress, update management, and support control system improvements.
• Budget Preparation & Management – Set up budget templates, prepare and review budgets, upload to the database, handle service charge amendments, and liaise with Property Managers.
• General Accounting Support – Assist other departments, improve processes, maintain accurate records, and support projects as needed.
• Communication & Collaboration – Engage professionally with clients, colleagues, and management via email, phone, and reports, ensuring timely updates and workflow transparency.

Qualifications and Skills:

Candidates for this position should have the following skills and qualifications:

• Ideally at least 1 year in finance, with knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping, prepayments, and accruals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook; familiarity with UK GAAP and accounting software (Propman desirable).
• Detail-oriented, numerate, responsible, reliable, and able to work independently or within a team.
• Self-motivated, methodical, able to prioritize workload, and remain calm under pressure.
• Desirable to have an interest or experience in residential property management.
• Minimum A-levels with GCSEs (A-C in English & Maths); ideally degree in accounting/finance and working towards AAT, ACCA, ACA, or CIMA.

Application Process:

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions, and documented evidence of eligibility will be required.

For further information, or to explore more opportunities, you can visit Hillcrest Estates Management on LinkedIn or our website. If you have questions or would like more details, you can contact our recruitment team at 020 7702 0701, quoting the reference number #LI-EJ1.