Property Accountant

Job type: Permanent Working Hours: 9am - 5.30pm Hybrid: 3 days in the office post on-boarding

I 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

Maintain and review rent rolls, ensuring accuracy of tenant data, lease terms, and billing schedules.

Assist with bank reconciliations and manage various types of rent charges.

Support production of rent roll reporting and income forecasts.

Assist in year-end service charge reconciliations and liaise with property managers on service charge queries.

Produce and maintain tenant arrears reports and liaise with property managers regarding collection strategies.

Perform reconciliations between internal records and managing agent statements, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Prepare monthly property-level financial reports and assist in the production of management accounts.

Validate and reconcile void service charge costs and ensure proper VAT recovery.

Track empty rates relief periods and reconcile rates charges.

Maintain accurate financial data within property management and accounting systems.

Ensure compliance with company policies, lease terms, and regulatory requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Proven experience in property finance or Client Accounting

Strong understanding of service charge, rent & lease structures

Proficient in Excel and capable of handling large datasets and reconciliations.

Experience with property finance systems is desirable.

High attention to detail with strong reconciliation skills.

Personal Attributes

Highly organised and process driven.

Strong analytical mindset with a methodical approach to transactional work.

Confident communicator, comfortable in liaising with various stakeholders and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.

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.