Senior Portfolio Accountant

Senior Portfolio Accountant

Exciting Opportunity Alert! Join Rendall & Rittner as a Senior Portfolio Accountant. Are you looking for a rewarding challenge? Rendall & Rittner, an acclaimed Residential Leasehold Property Management company, is on the lookout for a Senior Portfolio Accountant. This is an incredible opportunity with a fantastic package.

Position

Senior Portfolio Accountant

Location

Hybrid – London/Vauxhall (SW8) twice a week

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:30.

Salary

Not just competitive but tailored to your experience and expertise.

Contract

12 Month FTC

Why Rendall & Rittner

Award-Winning: Join an established and celebrated company known for delivering first-class property management services.
Career Growth: At Rendall & Rittner, we invest in your professional development with fully funded training programs.
Perks Galore: Enjoy exclusive savings on entertainment, travel, dining, shopping, health, and fitness.
Competitive Compensation: Get rewarded with a competitive salary and discretionary bonuses.
Health and Well-being: Benefit from Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance and enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave.
Time Off: Enjoy 25 days of holiday plus national holidays.
Rest and Recuperation: Paid sabbaticals as a loyalty bonus.
Team Spirit: Be part of a collaborative work environment, where your team and relationships matter.
Pension Plan: Secure your future with the Rendall & Rittner Pension scheme.
Extra Support: Access Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) to help with family, health, financial, and work-related matters.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements

• Maintain accurate, compliant accounting records across property portfolios, including year-end accounts, cost reallocations, and variance analysis.
• Prepare profit & loss accounts, balance sheets, statutory accounts, and other financial reports for internal stakeholders, boards, and external auditors.
• Lead and manage audits, liaising with external auditors, approving draft accounts, and supporting the filing of statutory accounts.
• Monitor cash flow, manage creditors, and oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance reporting.
• Manage service charge accounting, including surplus/deficit reconciliations, tenant charges, demands, and ad hoc costs.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and support to colleagues, and assist property managers with financial queries and projects.
• Maintain and optimise accounting systems (Propman desirable) and advanced Excel tools for reporting and analysis.
• Operate independently within a property management environment, applying strong knowledge of service charge and property accounting principles.

Previous Experience Will Include

• Recognised accounting qualification or part-qualified (CIMA, ACCA, AAT) or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in an accounting role within the property sector.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.
• Strong IT and numeracy skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Experience using accounting systems; familiarity with Propman is desirable but not essential.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret, and prepare complex reports and plans, including financial reporting, budgeting, works scheduling, workload allocation, and performance planning.

How To Apply

Ready for this incredible opportunity? Explore Rendall & Rittner on LinkedIn for more insights or visit our website for a full list of current openings. To get more details or answers to your questions, reach out to our friendly recruitment team at 020 7702 0701 and mention the reference number \”Ref .\”
Please note that candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without restrictions, with documented evidence of eligibility required. Some benefits may become available after a qualifying period.