Property Accounts Assistant - Birmingham
We're currently recruiting for a Property Accounts Assistant to join a growing property business based in Birmingham.
The post holder is responsible for the end-to-end management of the purchase ledger and payment processes within a property-focused finance environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end purchase ledger process within a multi-entity property environment.
- Review and post invoice batches, ensuring:
- Correct entity and property allocation.
- Accurate GL coding, CIS and VAT treatment
- Manage approval workflows aligned to property-level spend controls.
- Lead and execute payment runs:
- Prepare, review and commit payments.
- Perform detailed validation, including supplier review, unusual items and cash alignment.
- Process payments (BACS, CHAPS and Faster Payments).
- Manage supplier queries and maintain strong supplier relationships.
- Identify and implement process improvements across accounts payable and payments.
- Bank reconciliations
- Monthly CIS processes, including:
- Preparing CIS reports.
- Reviewing subcontractor invoices for CIS treatment.
- Supporting HMRC submissions and payment processes
- Support month-end activities, including:
- Posting journals for prepayments, accruals, intercompany, expenses and credit cards.
- Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations.
What we're looking for:
- Previous Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger experience
- Strong attention to detail and organisation
- Good Excel and finance systems knowledge
- Property experience would be advantageous but is not essential
At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.
By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
