Overview
Position: Accounts Payable Administrator
Location: Head Office – Hobdens – 41a Beach Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5JA
Working Hours: 09:00 – 17:30 Monday – Thursday, 09:00 – 17:00 Friday
Salary: £23,000 – £25,000 per annum
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.
- Hybrid and 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 is responsible for service charge accounting on behalf of clients. Key responsibilities and tasks include:
- Managing the approval of Supplier invoices and Utility Bills on workflow in accordance with our internal processes.
- Supplier payments runs – ensuring payments are made twice weekly (thereby minimising risk of late/nonpayment issues).
- Payment of urgent invoices as and when required.
- Supplier ledger “hygiene” – includes ensuring individual supplier accounts are regularly maintained and reconciled; also ensuring all “debit”, “aged”, “queried”, “lost” or similar items are scrutinised and cleared down.
- Maintaining the highest professional standards of conduct, and data/processing integrity at all times.
- Carry out ad hoc tasks when required.
- To support other members of the team.
Qualifications and Skills:
Candidates for this position should have the following skills and qualifications:
- Ideally a minimum of 2 years experience in a busy accounts team.
- Ideally some experience in the property sector.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills with a polite and friendly telephone manner.
- Good time management skills and the ability to work on own initiative.
- Excellent levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Highly competent in MS Suite (Word/Excel/Outlook).
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 at 020 7702 0701, quoting the reference number #LI-EJ1.
Salary: £23,000 – £25,000 per annum
