Accounts Assistant
Job Description
Our client is a dynamic and growing Company with a commitment to standards and a strong focus on cost-efficiency and financial performance. As part of their continued expansion, they are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant with proven experience in business rates reduction to join their finance team.
You will play a key role in analysing, challenging, and reducing property-related costs – particularly non-domestic rates.
Benefits:
- Annual Salary of circa £28 000 – £30 000
- Supportive team and collaborative work environment
- Opportunities for professional development
- On site parking
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
Key Responsibilities as the Accounts Assistant:
- Manage and maintain accurate records of business rates liabilities across all properties
- Conduct detailed reviews of rateable values and identify opportunities for cost reduction
- Liaise with local authorities, surveyors, and rating advisors to submit and follow up on appeals
- Support the finance team with general accounts duties, including invoice processing, reconciliations, and reporting
- Assist in budgeting and forecasting related to property costs
- Monitor changes in rating legislation and ensure compliance
Skills and Requirements:
- Proven experience in reducing Business rates on commercial property
- A background in accounts or property finance
- Excellent numerical, analytical, and communication/negotiation skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, or similar)
- AAT qualified or working towards a professional accounting qualification
If you are interested in this role as an Accounts Assistant, you can send your CV to danika@rsnwltd.com / chris@rsnwltd.com or if you would like to discuss the details first, you can call us on 01706 712 388
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Disclaimer
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