Part-time Accounts Assistant

Posted: Tue 21 Oct 2025

We are looking for a Part-time Accounts Assistant for our Commercially Managed Properties, who would be based at our Cambridge Office, working within the Accounts Department and alongside the Commercial Team.

Our Commercial Property Management team manage 300 commercial properties, including Cambridge colleges, private individuals, property companies, institutions and charities throughout Suffolk, Norfolk, Hertfordshire, East Northamptonshire and Peterborough.

We are looking for someone who can work 25 hours per week and we are happy to explore flexible working arrangements to help make this role work for you.

We offer excellent salary and benefit packages, career progression opportunities and support for professional qualifications.

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What will you be doing?

You will be assisting with general accountancy tasks for the Commercially Managed Properties, providing a high level of customer service to our clients. You will be working closely alongside the Commercial Team.

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Main Purpose / Scope of the role:

• Sales Ledger
  Raising computerised rent demands, ad hoc invoicing, daily banking, computer postings and manual cash book entry, chasing rent arrears in writing and by telephone, negotiating payment plans with tenants or dealing with non-payment of rent.

• Purchase Ledger
  Checking nominal coding of invoices and posting to ledger, resolving disputes with suppliers, weekly payment runs where client funds allow.

• Bank Reconciliations
  Manual and computerised.

• Client Accounting
  Raise client statements monthly/quarterly, analysing and balancing, transferring funds to client, reporting in accordance with client requirements, VAT reporting combining manual and computerised reports.

• Property Administration
  Input new tenancies, standing orders, monthly report for rent reviews & lease renewals, insurance schedules, renewals and queries, dealing with utility companies, agreeing new utility contracts, liaising with Property Manager regarding tenancy issues.

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What will it take to be successful?

• Some experience in accounts is desirable.

• High level of accuracy is key to this role.

• Self-motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a team.

• Excellent administrative skills.

• Good IT skills and enthusiasm for embracing ever changing and advancing technology.

• Welcoming and passionate about providing a high level of customer care to our clients.

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Why join us?

Cheffins is a privately owned, independent partnership and offer our clients an outstanding combination of expertise, service and commitment.

Our people are at the heart of our success and are the vital force that animates our business. We strive to create and maintain a welcoming, inclusive, healthy and safe work environment that embraces the range of human differences. We want to attract passionate people who respect and appreciate the uniqueness and value that every one of us brings to the business. By striving to build a diverse, inclusive, and empowered team, we broaden our perspectives, drive innovation, and create a vibrant work environment. We take responsibility for looking after our people’s physical, mental and social wellbeing; professional development; equal treatment; and opportunities for growth.

How will we reward you?

What happens next?

This role could be the best move you make; take your time to apply and tell us about who you are, what motivates you, your life experiences and what you would like Cheffins to offer you. Be part of our forward-thinking, innovative team, who are proud of our heritage.

Cheffins are committed to maintaining a welcoming, inclusive and safe environment that embraces the uniqueness and value that each person can bring to the business and encourages everyone to be themselves.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Please note that applications submitted without a covering letter and completed application form will not be considered.