Accounts Assistant

Knight Frank; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate consultancy in London is seeking a motivated Accounts Assistant for their Residential Lettings Accounts team. The role involves processing payments, managing client queries, and supporting the administrative tasks of the team. Ideal candidates should have at least 6 months of accounting experience, strong communication skills, and be detail-oriented. This position offers opportunities for career advancement in property accounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• 6 months' accounting experience, property or lettings desirable.
• Confident communicator with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Processing tenant and landlord receipts and payments.
• Chasing arrears and resolving client queries.
• Supporting the wider team with administration.

Skills

Accounting experience

Confident communication

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Ideally ARLA qualified

Tools

Excel

Accounting systems

Job description

Who are we

At Knight Frank, we work responsibly in partnership to enhance people's lives and environments. Founded in 1896 and headquartered in London, UK, Knight Frank is one of the world's leading independent real estate consultancies. After 128 years we are now located in over 50 Territories, 740+ Offices, 27,000+ People, with 1 Global Network.

At the heart of all we do are our Clients. A relationship built on trust is vital. As trusted partners in property, we act with integrity and care, understanding our clients' unique needs and consistently thinking about the bigger picture to provide personalised, clear and considered advice across all areas of property. Through our deep understanding of key markets and sectors - both emerging and established - we are dedicated to meeting and exceeding their property goals.

A true partnership is a balanced one, and our People are passionate about, and committed to, making our business inclusive and diverse. We give every individual the space and opportunity to perform at their best and be recognised for the immense value they bring. We empower everyone to have autonomy in their role and encourage them to use their voice in how we can make a positive impact as a firm and shape the future of real estate, the built environment and the impact on the communities we serve. Our collaborative and engaged teams provide excellent and dedicated client service. In our workplace, opinions are respected, everyone is invited to contribute to the success of our business and innovation, and new ideas are celebrated.

In 2021 we celebrated our 125th anniversary and set out Our Desired Future, cemented in three pillars: People Potential, Client Centricity and always Creating our Future, together.

About The Role

Accounts Assistant - Residential Lettings

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Residential Lettings Accounts team in our London Head Office. We are looking for a motivated Accounts Assistant who is eager to build on their accounting experience within a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Processing tenant and landlord receipts and payments
• Chasing arrears and resolving client queries
• Bank reconciliations and preparing banking spreadsheets
• Posting supplier invoices and processing card payments
• Supporting the wider team with administration and ad hoc duties

Requirements

• Ideally ARLA qualified, with at least 6 months' accounting experience (property/lettings experience desirable)
• Confident communicator with strong problem-solving skills
• A team player with a keen eye for detail and the ability to work independently
• Comfortable using Excel and accounting systems

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in property accounts within a supportive team. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of responsibilities and develop strong foundations for progression in the industry.

If you're ambitious, detail-oriented, and ready to take the next step in your accounts career, we'd love to hear from you.

Competitive salary

Please note: this is a Direct Search led by Knight Frank. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs, even if provided by PSL agencies.