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Job Specifications

Position: Accounts Assistant

Location: Office Based - Head Office, Hobdens – 41a Beach Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5JA

Working Hours: Monday - Thursday 09:00 - 17:30 and Friday, 09:00 - 17:00

Salary: £24,000 - £24,500 per annum

Contract: 12 month FTC

About Hobdens

Hobdens Property Management Ltd are a Managing Agent based in Littlehampton, West Sussex. Formed in 1946, Hobdens have been located in the town ever since. We cover the whole of the Sussex area and surrounding counties, with focus on the coastal area between Portsmouth and Brighton.

We have experience in handling all shapes and sizes of leasehold development, from converted properties to purpose-built blocks and also specialise in the management of private estates, which often have a mix of leasehold and freehold property.

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

Benefits

We value and promote a positive work-life balance. Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us, and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation. You will receive a competitive salary that will match your skills and experience, as well as the following benefits:

24 days annual leave for work-life balance
Discounts on shopping and services through Perkbox
Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
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 will provide essential support to the accounts function, ensuring accurate financial reporting and efficient handling of client and internal queries. Key responsibilities include:

Financial Reporting & Enquiries

Producing and circulating monthly and quarterly financial reports for clients and responding to associated enquiries
Managing and responding to written queries across multiple mailboxes
Answering telephone calls and dealing with a wide range of enquiries
Handling requests and queries from Property Managers and Management
Providing general support across all accounts administration activities as required
Prioritising and organising workloads to meet deadlines with a high level of accuracy
Building effective working relationships with other departments
Assisting with other brands and project work as required

Banking

Processing receipts from the daily bank statement
Processing cheques received and other receipts
Completing daily bank reconciliations

Invoicing

Loading budget details
Issuing service charge, ground rent, and supplementary levy payment requests
Processing year-end surpluses and deficits
Processing reallocations

Qualifications And Skills

Candidates for this position should demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Ideally a minimum of 2 years’ experience within a busy accounts team
Knowledge or experience within the property management industry (Service Charge/Rent) would be an advantage
Resilient, tenacious, and target-driven with excellent organisational skills
A strong team player with a good work ethic and the ability to remain calm under pressure
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Computer literate, with experience using MS Office, Teams, and a working knowledge of relevant systems
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

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 Hobdens on LinkedIn or our website. If you have questions or would like more details, you can contact our recruitment team on 020 7702 0701, quoting reference .

About the Company

Hobdens are a family run Managing Agent based in Littlehampton, West Sussex. Formed in 1946, Hobdens have been located in the town ever since and moved into new offices in Beach Road in 2008. We cover the whole of the West Sussex area, with focus on the coastal area between Portsmouth and Brighton. We have experience in handling all shapes and sizes of leasehold development, from converted properties to purpose built blocks and also specialise in the management of private estates, which often have a mix of leasehold and fre... Know more