Job description

Calling all Accounts assistants / Bookkeepers with 3+ years of experience.

LIVINGWAY is a growing institutional landlord who entered the Build to Rent arena in 2019. We have 7 current operational sites with another 1 due to open in late 2023 which will all deliver high-quality residential homes and amenity space for residents.

We have ambitious plans, and we intend to double our portfolio on a yearly basis.

THE ROLE

For this role, you must be enthusiastic, quick to learn, and will help support our team with keeping the finances up to date and day-to-day bookkeeping!

You will already have a solid accountancy/bookkeeping background but want to spread your wings & move to a company that will help to grow you to the next stage of your career.

We want you to grow to your full potential. You’re encouraged to have a growth mindset & are given the space to develop personally & professionally building a career you are proud of.

WHATS IMPORTANT TO LIVINGWAY?

• A great personality, we are currently a small team (10+ people) and we are building the very best team in the business!
• Diversity! - this speaks for itself. We currently have a diverse team, and we pride ourselves on being above our industry standard
• Problem solver- we get thrown problems every day so the more you can solve the better!
• An interest in the property sector is a plus

Key Responsibilities

• Maximise rent collection / minimise risk to the business
• Ensure rent collection adheres to company policies and procedures
• Alert management of potential collection problems
• Chase outstanding rent via telephone and email
• Produce daily and weekly outstanding rent reports, any issues, and a resolution time scale
• Liaise with GMs to ensure all tenant queries are resolved in a timely manner
• Assist in the preparation of monthly invoice runs/posting of direct debit payments when required.
• Create and issue section 8 and section 21(6a) notices in line with the housing act
• Instruct third-party legal providers and assist with the possession of properties
• Oversee and manage the recovery of aged debt
• Keep on top of team expenses and day-to-day transactions
• Take full responsibility for the allocation of rents and rent matching daily
• Assist to manage all relevant budgets, monitoring expenditure and costs, and advising the GMs and CEOs of any deviations
• Daily bank reconciliations

Desirable

• Experience in a similar role within lettings

Essential

• Previous experience in debt collecting from individuals
• Great planning, organization, customer service, rapport building & problem-solving skills
• Great attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines; recognize potential risks; work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to listen to resident feedback & action reasonable requests.
• Experience and knowledge of assured short hold tenancy agreements
• Understanding of the housing act and section 8 and section 21(6a) process
• Strong Microsoft 365 skills

Benefits of working at Livingway

· Day off for your birthday

· 4.5-day working week (we finish at 2 pm on a Friday if all work is up to date)

· Discounted gym memberships

· City center working

· Relaxed dress code

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £22,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Manchester, M4 6WX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Why do you want to work for LIVINGWAY?

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (required)
• Bookkeeping: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

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