341 Accounts Officer jobs in the United Kingdom

The Accounts Payable role in the property industry involves managing invoices, payments, and maintaining accurate financial records. This position is ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail and a passion for accounting and finance.

Client Details

This opportunity is within a global organisation in the property industry that values precision and efficiency in its accounting and finance department. The company operates in a professional and structured environment, supporting its employees to excel in their roles.

Description

• Process and verify invoices for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Marching and batching the supplier invoices to purchase orders
• Manage supplier accounts, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analysing account information.
• Assist in month-end closing activities and prepare reports as needed.
• Maintain organised and up-to-date financial records and documentation.
• Respond to supplier inquiries and resolve payment-related issues promptly.
• Support the accounting and finance team with ad hoc administrative tasks.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and internal controls.

Profile

A successful Accounts Payable should have:

• Experience in accounts payable or a similar role in accounting and finance.
• Strong organisational skills to prioritise and plan workload
• Demonstrate achievement of KPI's and internal team targets
• Experience of high volume environment
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Understanding of financial regulations and best practices in the property industry.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with suppliers and internal teams.

Job Offer

• Salary 26,000 pa
• Permanent position with opportunities for career growth in the property industry.
• Supportive and professional work environment in the accounting and finance department.
• Potential for additional benefits to be discussed during the interview process.

If you're ready to take the next step in your accounting and finance career, apply now for the Accounts Payable position and join a respected team in the property industry.

The Accounts Payable role in the property industry involves managing invoices, payments, and maintaining accurate financial records. This position is ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail and a passion for accounting and finance.

Client Details

This opportunity is within a global organisation in the property industry that values precision and efficiency in its accounting and finance department. The company operates in a professional and structured environment, supporting its employees to excel in their roles.

Description

• Process and verify invoices for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Marching and batching the supplier invoices to purchase orders
• Manage supplier accounts, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analysing account information.
• Assist in month-end closing activities and prepare reports as needed.
• Maintain organised and up-to-date financial records and documentation.
• Respond to supplier inquiries and resolve payment-related issues promptly.
• Support the accounting and finance team with ad hoc administrative tasks.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and internal controls.

Profile

A successful Accounts Payable should have:

• Experience in accounts payable or a similar role in accounting and finance.
• Strong organisational skills to prioritise and plan workload
• Demonstrate achievement of KPI's and internal team targets
• Experience of high volume environment
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Understanding of financial regulations and best practices in the property industry.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with suppliers and internal teams.

Job Offer

• Salary 26,000 pa
• Permanent position with opportunities for career growth in the property industry.
• Supportive and professional work environment in the accounting and finance department.
• Potential for additional benefits to be discussed during the interview process.

If you're ready to take the next step in your accounting and finance career, apply now for the Accounts Payable position and join a respected team in the property industry.

Customer Accounts Officer
Location: Coton Road, CV11 5AA
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 3+ Months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £17.47 per hour 
Job Ref: (phone number removed)
 
Job Responsibilities
Maximize the Council’s rental income by identifying rent debt early and taking prompt actions to assist customers in meeting their tenancy obligations.

• Commit to the Council’s Vision and work within its core values.

• Understand and apply the concept of “Making Every Contact Count” (MECC).

• Foster a supportive and consultative environment within the Housing Team.

• Utilize technology to enhance communication and service delivery.

• Adhere to relevant legislation and Council policies, such as Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, and Customer Care.

• Collaborate with staff within the Housing and Community Safety directorate and the wider Council to achieve service excellence.

• Engage in personal development relevant to the role's duties and responsibilities.

• Manage a caseload of rent accounts to recover and prevent arrears.

• Provide an accurate and responsive rent account enquiry service.

• Make decisions on cases requiring escalation to Court and coordinate legal proceedings related to rent arrears.

• Represent the Council at Court Possession Hearings and Eviction Appeals.

• Attend Rent Arrears Evictions.

• Offer low-level advice on benefit claims and support customers with Universal Credit claims.

• Contribute to the development and improvement of the Council’s Income Collection approach.

• Work with other departments and agencies to maximize income for customers.

• Conduct interviews to establish court or recovery actions and arrange payments.

• Trace debtors with no forwarding address and update accounts, arranging write-offs if necessary.

• Handle complex enquiries and provide responses through various communication channels.

• Be aware of residents' issues and vulnerabilities, making necessary referrals for support.

• Identify customers needing additional support and make referrals/signposting.

• Collaborate with Tenancy Management Officers and ASB Officers to address tenancy concerns.

• Adapt to new methods and procedures as they are introduced.

• Perform additional duties appropriate to the role's grading.

Person Specifications

• Demonstrable experience in delivering customer service excellence.

• Experience dealing with challenging and vulnerable customers.

• Educated to Level 2 on the National Qualifications Framework, including English and Maths.

• Understanding of the benefits system, including Housing Benefit and Universal Credit.

• Knowledge of challenges in the housing sector.

• Excellent knowledge of the arrears recovery process.

• Strong administrative, organizational, and planning skills.

• Ability to exceed targets and deadlines under pressure.

• Focused and target-driven, thriving in a performance-driven environment.

• Passionate about providing high-quality customer service.

• Well-developed questioning, listening, influencing, and negotiating skills.

• Strong communicator with attention to detail.

• Positive, flexible, and can-do attitude in a challenging environment.

• Ability to adapt to different circumstances with a flexible approach.

• Self-motivated and effective under pressure, resolving challenging situations.

• Commitment to the Council’s Core Values and Vision.

• Willingness to work outside office hours if required.

• Access to and ability to use a motor vehicle for the role, with a valid driver's license.

 
 
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Here at (url removed) (part of the Saint-Gobain group), we're looking for an Accounts Officer (Intern) - this will be on an 18 month, fixed-term basis.

In short, you'll be getting involved in day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate processing of financial transactions, timely reconciliation of accounts and compliance with financial and business controls policies and procedures.

The role supports the Finance Manager in maintaining the integrity of financial records, preparing financial reports, overseeing both accounts payable and supporting the business in meeting its financial obligations.

We're open to applications, but we really see this role as a great development opportunity for a finance/accounting graduate as a first job post university.

You'll be working from our office in Penzance, 5 days a week.

What we're looking for:

• Financial Acumen: Basic understanding of accounting principles, financial processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in processing financial transactions, reconciling accounts, and preparing reports.
• Time Management: Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and complete month-end closing activities on time.
• Communication Skills: Effective written and verbal communication skills, able to interact professionally with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and transactional accounting (accounts payable/receivable).
• Proficiency in using accounting software, ERP systems and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) for managing financial transactions, reporting and data analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent qualification); professional certification (e.g., AAT, ACCA, CIMA) is desirable.

What you will be doing:

You'll have chance to get involved in several areas, including accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, general ledger and month-end closing, compliance and reporting, process improvement and system management. Some of the duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Process vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with purchase orders and company policies.
• Manage the payment process, including scheduling payments, processing electronic transfers, and issuing cheques, ensuring timely settlement of supplier invoices
• Generate and send customer invoices in accordance with sales orders, contracts, or delivery notes.
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations to ensure all transactions are accurately recorded in the accounting system
• Assist in maintaining the general ledger, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded and coded to the correct accounts.
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, tax laws, particularly related to VAT, payroll taxes, and other statutory obligations.

Are F.I.C. and Saint-Gobain inclusive employers?

Saint-Gobain is the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.

We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.

And what about flexibility?

The world of work is changing. At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role: flexible hours, job-sharing, part-time working, or anything else that matters to you. We can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting. But we do promise to listen.

If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you!

Customer Accounts Officer
Location: Coton Road, CV11 5AA
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 3+ Months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £17.47 per hour 
Job Ref: (phone number removed)
 
Job Responsibilities
Maximize the Council’s rental income by identifying rent debt early and taking prompt actions to assist customers in meeting their tenancy obligations.

• Commit to the Council’s Vision and work within its core values.

• Understand and apply the concept of “Making Every Contact Count” (MECC).

• Foster a supportive and consultative environment within the Housing Team.

• Utilize technology to enhance communication and service delivery.

• Adhere to relevant legislation and Council policies, such as Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, and Customer Care.

• Collaborate with staff within the Housing and Community Safety directorate and the wider Council to achieve service excellence.

• Engage in personal development relevant to the role's duties and responsibilities.

• Manage a caseload of rent accounts to recover and prevent arrears.

• Provide an accurate and responsive rent account enquiry service.

• Make decisions on cases requiring escalation to Court and coordinate legal proceedings related to rent arrears.

• Represent the Council at Court Possession Hearings and Eviction Appeals.

• Attend Rent Arrears Evictions.

• Offer low-level advice on benefit claims and support customers with Universal Credit claims.

• Contribute to the development and improvement of the Council’s Income Collection approach.

• Work with other departments and agencies to maximize income for customers.

• Conduct interviews to establish court or recovery actions and arrange payments.

• Trace debtors with no forwarding address and update accounts, arranging write-offs if necessary.

• Handle complex enquiries and provide responses through various communication channels.

• Be aware of residents' issues and vulnerabilities, making necessary referrals for support.

• Identify customers needing additional support and make referrals/signposting.

• Collaborate with Tenancy Management Officers and ASB Officers to address tenancy concerns.

• Adapt to new methods and procedures as they are introduced.

• Perform additional duties appropriate to the role's grading.

Person Specifications

• Demonstrable experience in delivering customer service excellence.

• Experience dealing with challenging and vulnerable customers.

• Educated to Level 2 on the National Qualifications Framework, including English and Maths.

• Understanding of the benefits system, including Housing Benefit and Universal Credit.

• Knowledge of challenges in the housing sector.

• Excellent knowledge of the arrears recovery process.

• Strong administrative, organizational, and planning skills.

• Ability to exceed targets and deadlines under pressure.

• Focused and target-driven, thriving in a performance-driven environment.

• Passionate about providing high-quality customer service.

• Well-developed questioning, listening, influencing, and negotiating skills.

• Strong communicator with attention to detail.

• Positive, flexible, and can-do attitude in a challenging environment.

• Ability to adapt to different circumstances with a flexible approach.

• Self-motivated and effective under pressure, resolving challenging situations.

• Commitment to the Council’s Core Values and Vision.

• Willingness to work outside office hours if required.

• Access to and ability to use a motor vehicle for the role, with a valid driver's license.

 
 
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Here at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people.

You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!

Why choose us?

We offer a vibrant working environment with:

• a competitive salary
• a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
• lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
• generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
• hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.

We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.

Accounts Officer – 

Administration for the Commercial Estates Department

Location:  Corby / Hybrid
Salary: Competitive | Permanent | Full-time
Driving essential – business mileage reimbursed

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Officer to join our busy, friendly Commercial Estates Team on a permanent basis.

In this role, you’ll play a vital part in supporting the management of a diverse portfolio of commercial properties . As part of our small, collaborative admin team, you’ll manage your own portfolio of properties and tenants, handling the full range of administration from the start to the end of tenancy.

• Solid administrative and organisational skills.
• Confident and willing to travel to properties for utility readings, inspections, or site-related tasks.
• Flexible and adaptable, able to respond to changing priorities or support needs.
• Experience in finance or property-related administration roles.
• Familiarity with ERP Gold or similar finance systems (preferred).
• Accuracy and confidence when working with financial figures and rent calculations.
• A helpful, customer-focused approach when dealing with tenants and colleagues.
• A team player who enjoys working collaboratively and supporting others across teams.
• Is organised and attentive to detail, self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Can prioritise effectively in a busy environment.
• Communicates clearly and professionally with contractors, tenants, and colleagues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

For an informal discussion please contact

Job Advertisement: Rent Account Officer (Temporary)

Location: Wandsworth Town Hall (Hybrid Working)
Contract Type: Temporary
Hourly Rate: 19.18 per hour PAYE or 24.80 Umbrella
Contract Length: 3 Months (likely extension)
Working Pattern: Full Time
Basic DBS Required

WFH- Hybrid - Initially required to go into the office for the first week to meet team

Are you ready to make a difference in the public sector? Join our dynamic team as a Rent Account Officer ! We're looking for a dedicated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering excellent customer service while managing financial transactions effectively.

# Key Responsibilities:
As a Rent Account Officer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the accuracy of Council rent accounts. Your responsibilities will include:

• Updating individual account records on the IT Rents system.
• Processing daily reports, exception reports, and DWP payments.
• Undertaking reconciliations and ensuring timely transfer of funds from suspense accounts to appropriate rent accounts.
• Generating letters and statements for tenants regarding their charges on a weekly or quarterly basis.
• Providing statistical data and running reports in Excel on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Resolving client enquiries and adjusting rent accounts as necessary.
• Supporting the Team with annual rent increase activities.
• Training and supporting new team members.

# What We're Looking For:
To excel in this role, you should possess:

• Strong account management and reconciliation skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and data processing.
• Excellent reporting and customer service abilities.
• A knack for administration and complaint resolution.
• The ability to train and support others.

# Additional Skills:

• Familiarity with NEC and Northgate systems is a plus.
• Awareness of rent accounts within local authorities or similar organisations.

# Why Join Us?

• Impact: Contribute to the continuous improvement of services within the Boroughs of Wandsworth and Richmond.
• Inclusivity: Be part of a culture that promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Growth: Develop your skills in a supportive environment with opportunities for training and development.

# How to Apply:
If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge, we want to hear from you! Please submit your application, highlighting your relevant experience and why you're the perfect fit for the role.

Become a vital part of our team, where your contributions will help shape the community and ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Join us in making a positive impact!

We can't wait to welcome you aboard!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)

Job Advertisement: Rent Account Officer (Temporary)

Location: Wandsworth Town Hall (Hybrid Working)
Contract Type: Temporary
Hourly Rate: 19.18 per hour PAYE or 24.80 Umbrella
Contract Length: 3 Months (likely extension)
Working Pattern: Full Time
Basic DBS Required

WFH- Hybrid - Initially required to go into the office for the first week to meet team

Are you ready to make a difference in the public sector? Join our dynamic team as a Rent Account Officer ! We're looking for a dedicated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering excellent customer service while managing financial transactions effectively.

# Key Responsibilities:
As a Rent Account Officer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the accuracy of Council rent accounts. Your responsibilities will include:

• Updating individual account records on the IT Rents system.
• Processing daily reports, exception reports, and DWP payments.
• Undertaking reconciliations and ensuring timely transfer of funds from suspense accounts to appropriate rent accounts.
• Generating letters and statements for tenants regarding their charges on a weekly or quarterly basis.
• Providing statistical data and running reports in Excel on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Resolving client enquiries and adjusting rent accounts as necessary.
• Supporting the Team with annual rent increase activities.
• Training and supporting new team members.

# What We're Looking For:
To excel in this role, you should possess:

• Strong account management and reconciliation skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and data processing.
• Excellent reporting and customer service abilities.
• A knack for administration and complaint resolution.
• The ability to train and support others.

# Additional Skills:

• Familiarity with NEC and Northgate systems is a plus.
• Awareness of rent accounts within local authorities or similar organisations.

# Why Join Us?

• Impact: Contribute to the continuous improvement of services within the Boroughs of Wandsworth and Richmond.
• Inclusivity: Be part of a culture that promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Growth: Develop your skills in a supportive environment with opportunities for training and development.

# How to Apply:
If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge, we want to hear from you! Please submit your application, highlighting your relevant experience and why you're the perfect fit for the role.

Become a vital part of our team, where your contributions will help shape the community and ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Join us in making a positive impact!

We can't wait to welcome you aboard!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)

We are seeking two experienced Customer Accounts Officers to manage a patch of rent accounts that are in arrears. We require the candidate to be able to proactively monitor rent accounts and work to our Arrears Policy, offer support to tenants where required, and take enforcement action against rent accounts in arrears. The role requires a mixture of office working and home visits, so being able t.

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