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Knight Grindrod is a small firm of Chartered Surveyors undertaking residential and commercial surveys mostly on behalf of private clients.
We are searching for a friendly and capable member of staff to undertake administration and accounting duties on a full-time basis, based in our offices in West Park, Leeds:
· Salary range: £28,000 - £35,000
· Full-time, 5 days per week, Monday to Friday (9 am to 5.15 pm)
· 25 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays
· Staff pension scheme
· On-site parking
Ideally candidates would to be searching for a long-term position. Career progression opportunities will be given to the right applicant, potentially working towards becoming the manager of the administration department.
The successful candidate will be required to work alongside the existing administration staff who are preparing to retire or reduce their working hours. Training and support will be given where required.
Duties:
- Managing emails and phone calls, acting as first point of contact for potential clients
- Dealing with and resolving client queries via email and/or telephone
- Maintaining accurate computer filing systems including setting up files, inputting and updating of databases, spreadsheets and folders, ensuring effective organisation and storage of documents, reports and email records
- Providing fee quotations and scheduling survey appointments
- Liaising with solicitors, estate agents and other outside agencies
- Occasional typing of reports
- Ordering office stationery and supplies as needed
- Managing income and expenditure records
- Inputting invoices onto Sage accounting system
- Recording and organising financial information for an external accountant (income and expenditure/ payroll/VAT), requiring discretion and confidentiality
Required competencies:
- Fast, accurate keyboard and IT skills essential, including experience of MS Office applications, (Access, Excel, Word and Outlook) and ability to pick up new systems quickly
- Good spoken and written English skills, with ability to compile email correspondence quickly, accurately and coherently
- Confident, professional telephone manner with good customer service skills
- Strong, methodical and meticulous organisational skills, with experience of working in a fast-paced environment, often working to tight deadlines
- Some understanding of construction/surveying terminology desirable, though not essential
- Experience of audio-typing desirable
- Previous accounting/book keeping experience and use of Sage accounting system desirable
IMPORTANT: please provide covering letter/email, together with CV.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £28,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
