Property Accountant

Job Description

Your new company n 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.n 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.n Your new role n Finance & Client Accounting

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• Manage the day-to-day finance and client accounting function.

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• Maintain accurate tenant and landlord ledgers.

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• Allocate rent payments and investigate discrepancies.

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• Process landlord payments, tenant refunds and contractor payments.

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• Manage client payment runs.

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• Maintain accurate financial records and audit trails.

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• Respond to financial queries from landlords, tenants, suppliers and contractors.

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Financial Reporting

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• Produce management reports and financial information to support decision-making.

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• Assist with forecasting and business performance reporting.

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• Monitor financial performance and provide regular updates to senior management.

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• Ensure all financial records are maintained accurately and up to date.

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Reconciliations & Compliance

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• Complete reconciliations across multiple client and business bank accounts.

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• Investigate and resolve discrepancies.

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• Prepare and submit VAT returns.

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• Ensure compliance with financial controls, company procedures and regulatory requirements.

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• Support the ongoing management of client money accounts.

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Credit Control & Arrears Management

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• Take ownership of credit control activities across the property portfolio.

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• Proactively manage arrears and outstanding balances.

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• Liaise with tenants, landlords and internal stakeholders to resolve account queries.

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• Produce regular arrears reporting and identify opportunities to improve cash collection performance.

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Accounts Payable

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• Process supplier and contractor invoices accurately.

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• Ensure invoices are coded correctly and approved in line with procedures.

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• Manage payment schedules and maintain strong supplier relationships.

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What you'll need to succeed

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• Previous experience within a finance, accounting or bookkeeping role.

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• Strong understanding of reconciliations, VAT, credit control and accounts payable.

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• Experience preparing financial reports and management information.

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• Excellent Excel and financial systems skills.

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• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

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• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

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

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What you'll get in return

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• Salary of £37,000 – £42,000 depending on experience.

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• Pension scheme.

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• Modern Birmingham office location.

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• Opportunity to take ownership of a broad and varied finance role.

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• Exposure to senior stakeholders and business decision-making.

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• A growing and supportive business environment where you can make a real impact.

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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 you need to do now

n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.n If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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