Job Description
Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant or Bookkeeper with 3+ years of financial expertise?
LIVINGWAY, a dynamic institutional landlord in the Build-to-Rent sector, has an exciting opportunity just for you!
We're all about nurturing your growth and propelling you towards the next stage of your sensational career.
WHATS IMPORTANT TO LIVINGWAY?
- A great personality, we are currently a small team (10+ people) and we are building the very best team in the business!
- Diversity! - this speaks for itself. We currently have a diverse team, and we pride ourselves on being above our industry standard
- Problem solver- we get thrown problems every day so the more you can solve the better!
- An interest in the property sector is a plus
Key Responsibilities
- Maximise rent collection / minimise risk to the business
- Ensure rent collection adheres to company policies and procedures
- Alert management of potential collection problems
- Chase outstanding rent via telephone and email
- Produce daily and weekly outstanding rent reports, any issues, and a resolution time scale
- Liaise with GMs to ensure all tenant queries are resolved in a timely manner
- Assist in the preparation of monthly invoice runs/posting of direct debit payments when required.
- Create and issue section 8 and section 21(6a) notices in line with the housing act
- Instruct third-party legal providers and assist with the possession of properties
- Oversee and manage the recovery of aged debt
- Keep on top of team expenses and day-to-day transactions
- Take full responsibility for the allocation of rents and rent matching daily
- Assist to manage all relevant budgets, monitoring expenditure and costs, and advising the GMs and CEOs of any deviations
- Daily bank reconciliations
Desirable
- Experience in a similar role within lettings
Essential
- Previous experience in debt collecting from individuals
- Great planning, organization, customer service, rapport building & problem-solving skills
- Great attention to detail
- Ability to meet deadlines; recognize potential risks; work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to listen to resident feedback & action reasonable requests.
- Experience and knowledge of assured short hold tenancy agreements
- Understanding of the housing act and section 8 and section 21(6a) process
- Strong Microsoft 365 skills
We believe in embracing a growth mindset, providing you with the room to grow both personally and professionally.
So, join our team and embark on a journey that'll shape a career you'll be truly proud of!
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £22,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
Application question(s):
- Why do you want to work for LIVINGWAY?
Experience:
- Accounting: 3 years (preferred)
- Bookkeeping: 2 years (preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 25/08/2023
Expected start date: 31/08/2023
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