At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage accounts payable, process invoices, and support financial operations for a property portfolio.
- Company: Leading real estate investment firm with a collaborative finance team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £40,000/year and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a high-performing team and make an impact in the property finance sector.
- Qualifications: Experience in property services and strong organisational skills required.
A leading real estate investment and asset management firm is looking to hire a Property Accountant to join their London-based finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented and driven accounting professional who is keen to join a collaborative and high-performing finance team. The Property Accountant will be responsible for supporting the financial operations of a well-established UK property portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the accounts payable function for service charge properties
- Process supplier invoices on Yardi for service charge, development, landlord, and corporate entities
- Support the creation of payment schedules for development and landlord entities, including CAPEX
- Prepare and release fortnightly BACS/CHAPS payment runs
- Submit monthly CIS returns to HMRC
- Post tenant receipts and assist with bank reconciliations
- Support funding requests and liquidity management
- Raise quarterly rent and service charge invoices, as well as ad hoc recharges (utilities, repairs, insurance)
- Assist in the collection of tenant arrears and respond to supplier and tenant queries
- Contribute to monthly management reporting packs
- Assist with annual service charge reconciliations and audits
- Support Yardi integration for new building acquisitions
- Collaborate closely with operations teams, building managers, site staff, suppliers, and tenants
Candidate Profile:
- Experience in property or real estate services
- Highly organised and capable of managing a broad workload
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Confident and proactive approach to problem-solving
- Customer service mindset
- Experience with Yardi is advantageous but not essential
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT - PROPERTY (Permanent) in London employer: Strand Hill Consulting
As one of London's leading property companies, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that values collaboration and innovation. Our employees benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring personal and professional growth while working in a prestigious environment. With a focus on work-life balance and employee well-being, we offer a supportive atmosphere where your contributions are recognised and rewarded.
