Assistant Accountant

A successful, growing property business based in central Chichester, West Sussex is looking to appoint an Assistant Accountant to join its close-knit team. The company offers a friendly, collaborative environment, modern office space and a genuinely supportive culture. This role sits within a small, experienced finance team and provides a hands‑on opportunity to take ownership of rent invoicing and accounting across a varied property portfolio.

This is an ideal move for someone who enjoys detailed‑driven finance work, likes building positive relationships, and wants to play a key part in keeping a well‑run property business running smoothly.

• Maintaining accurate rent schedules and issuing invoices for tenants across a sizeable portfolio.
• Managing tenant payment queries and overseeing rent collection in a confident yet personable manner.
• Preparing annual service charge accounts, with the opportunity to support the transition to quarterly or six‑month cycles (full training provided).
• Allocating expenditure across multiple funds with precision and clear audit trails.
• Supporting core bookkeeping tasks including cash book maintenance and transactional postings.
• Working within the company’s property management system (Qube), with training provided where needed.
• Collaborating closely with the Finance Director and wider finance team to ensure smooth month‑end processes.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with a methodical approach to finance tasks.
• Confident communicator who can balance professionalism with a friendly, down‑to‑earth manner.
• Capable of managing their own workload without the need for close supervision.
• Solid bookkeeping background and comfortable with accounting tasks.
• Personable, team focused and happy working in an office that regularly includes well behaved dogs.
• AAT or similar qualifications are helpful but not essential; there is no study support attached to this role.

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• 10% employer pension contribution (Aviva).
• Free company‑funded parking.
• Modern, open‑plan office with great onsite facilities.
• Corporate membership at Chichester Racquet Club (including paddle courts).
• Friday work from home arrangement following initial office‑based onboarding.

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