Finance Administrator
Edinburgh
Salary Guide: £28,000 to £30,000
Are you a meticulously organised Finance Administrator looking for a new challenge?
Fantastic Opportunity to join this small Accounts Team and be part of this independent Letting Agency whose reputation for quality service and a ‘personal touch’ is well deserved.
This isn’t just any finance role; you’ll be at the heart of operations, ensuring the smooth financial flow of a dynamic property business. Your day-to-day will be varied and engaging, offering real insight into this thriving company.
Our Client is looking for someone ready to hit the ground running, therefore, ideally you will have excellent Accounts/Financial experience gained within a similar ‘Property based’ environment.
What you’ll be doing:
- Mastering Debt Management: Take ownership of the end-to-end debt recovery process, from tracking payments to initiating actions and resolving queries.
- Tenant & Landlord Liaison: Communicate effectively with tenants regarding overdue payments, maintain positive relationships, and collaborate with landlords on complex debt issues.
- Financial Precision: Accurately process tenant payments, allocate funds, and generate insightful reports on debt status and trends.
- Compliance & Improvement: Ensure adherence to all relevant regulations and continuously refine our debt management processes.
- Key Financial Support: Manage the central finance mailbox, handle all landlord bills (invoices, council tax, energy), log deposits with Safe Deposit Scotland, assist with contractor payments, and support other finance tasks.
What you’ll bring: (ideally experience within a busy Letting Agents Accounts Team)
- Strong numerical skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
- Proficiency in accounting software.
- A proactive and independent approach, with a knack for meeting deadlines.
- A team player with a high level of customer service.
- Adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with SME Professional property software is a plus.
The Details:
- Job Type: Full-time (Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm)
- Benefits: Enjoy 26 days annual leave plus 6 public holidays, company events, a company pension, Death in Service benefit, and a 1.5-hour weekly wellbeing lunch.
- Flexible working