Bookkeeper/Accountant

Office Location: Working remotely
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Crown Home Buying and Letting is a boutique agency based in the heart of London. Renting and managing a portfolio of luxury apartments in world-famous developments. From interiors and rental to management and renewals we provide a one-stop, high-end service to our clients.

The role

The ideal candidate will be forward-thinking, enthusiastic and proactive with a willingness to embrace positive change and a passion for working in a fast-paced environment.

The Client Account Manager/Bookkeeper will join the lettings team to provide client account support and run the bookkeeping and account management for the business.

Main Responsibilities

Business account management

• Manage and reconcile the company's Xero account
• Prepare and submit VAT returns
• Assist company Directors with monthly reporting, budgeting and forecasting
• Record and prepare business invoices for payment and process payment
• Monitoring financial transactions and cash flow
• Communicate with the HM Revenue & Customs when needed
• Credit control to include chasing of overdue payments
• Carrying out general administration and back-office duties
• Supporting with additional tasks as and when required

Client accounts

• Reconcile Client Accounts on a daily basis
• Prepare monthly client account reconciliation report for the Letting’s Director to approve
• Prepare landlord statements/payment runs
• Manage the holding deposit and move-in funds statements
• Record and prepare invoices for payments
• Manage deposit registration and de-registering
• Liaise with landlords, tenants and other 3rd parties
• Prepare quarterly and annually NRL tax reports
• Assist overseas landlord with NRL1 applications
• Manage rent arrears

Skills required

• Experience in bookkeeping and accounting; ideally part qualified
• Experience in analysis and financial reporting
• Ideally experience estate agency industry
• Excellent communication skills with a professional phone manner
• Good organisational and multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritise and work under pressure.
• Be adaptable and a good team player
• High level of attention to detail
• Keen on growing with the company

If you think this role is for you then please send your cover letter and CV to Kristina: kristina.dabrila@chbl.uk