Property Accountant

Job type: PermanentWorking Hours: 9am - 5.30pmHybrid: 3 days in the office post on-boardingI have partnered with a growing Real Estate business, based in Central London.

They are seeking an experienced Property Accounts Assistant to support the financial management of a diverse real estate portfolio and development assets across multiple entities. This would suit candidates with proven experience in property finance looking for the next step in their career.

Day-to-day of the role:

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• Maintain and review rent rolls, ensuring accuracy of tenant data, lease terms, and billing schedules.
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• Assist with bank reconciliations and manage various types of rent charges.
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• Support production of rent roll reporting and income forecasts.
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• Assist in year-end service charge reconciliations and liaise with property managers on service charge queries.
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• Produce and maintain tenant arrears reports and liaise with property managers regarding collection strategies.
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• Perform reconciliations between internal records and managing agent statements, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
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• Prepare monthly property-level financial reports and assist in the production of management accounts.
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• Validate and reconcile void service charge costs and ensure proper VAT recovery.
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• Track empty rates relief periods and reconcile rates charges.
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• Maintain accurate financial data within property management and accounting systems.
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• Ensure compliance with company policies, lease terms, and regulatory requirements.
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Required Skills & Qualifications:

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• Proven experience in property finance or Client Accounting
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• Strong understanding of service charge, rent & lease structures
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• Proficient in Excel and capable of handling large datasets and reconciliations.
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• Experience with property finance systems is desirable.
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• High attention to detail with strong reconciliation skills.
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Personal Attributes:

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• Highly organised and process driven.
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• Strong analytical mindset with a methodical approach to transactional work.
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• Confident communicator, comfortable in liaising with various stakeholders and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
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If you are a bright, diligent and driven Property Accountant/Client Accountant looking for your next exciting challenge with future growth, make your application today.