Property Accountant - #2137276

Your new company
A growing and well-established property management business is seeking a hands-on Property Accountant to take ownership of its finance and client accounting function. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who enjoys a varied role and wants to play a key part in supporting a growing property portfolio.
Working closely with senior management, you will be responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring accurate client accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, compliance, and cash flow management.
Your new role
Finance & Client Accounting

• Manage the day-to-day finance and client accounting function.
• Maintain accurate tenant and landlord ledgers.
• Allocate rent payments and investigate discrepancies.
• Process landlord payments, tenant refunds and contractor payments.
• Manage client payment runs.
• Maintain accurate financial records and audit trails.
• Respond to financial queries from landlords, tenants, suppliers and contractors.

Financial Reporting

• Produce management reports and financial information to support decision-making.
• Assist with forecasting and business performance reporting.
• Monitor financial performance and provide regular updates to senior management.
• Ensure all financial records are maintained accurately and up to date.

Reconciliations & Compliance

• Complete reconciliations across multiple client and business bank accounts.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls, company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Support the ongoing management of client money accounts.

Credit Control & Arrears Management

• Take ownership of credit control activities across the property portfolio.
• Proactively manage arrears and outstanding balances.
• Liaise with tenants, landlords and internal stakeholders to resolve account queries.
• Produce regular arrears reporting and identify opportunities to improve cash collection performance.

Accounts Payable

• Process supplier and contractor invoices accurately.
• Ensure invoices are coded correctly and approved in line with procedures.
• Manage payment schedules and maintain strong supplier relationships.

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience within a finance, accounting or bookkeeping role.
• Strong understanding of reconciliations, VAT, credit control and accounts payable.
• Experience preparing financial reports and management information.
• Excellent Excel and financial systems skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• AAT qualified, part-qualified ACCA/CIMA, or qualified by experience.

What you'll get in return

• Salary of £37,000 - £42,000 depending on experience.
• Pension scheme.
• Modern Birmingham office location.
• Opportunity to take ownership of a broad and varied finance role.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and business decision-making.
• A growing and supportive business environment where you can make a real impact.

If you're looking for a role that combines finance, reporting, reconciliations and operational involvement within a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.What you need to do now


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