Accounts assistant (Property)

Additional Resources; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established commercial property organisation in the United Kingdom is seeking a Credit Controller / Accounts assistant. The successful candidate will manage tenant accounts, ensuring accurate billing and timely collections. They require 2 years of credit control experience, preferably in property management, and strong skills in accounting software and Excel. This full-time position offers a salary range of £25,000 - £32,000 plus benefits including free on-site parking and a workplace pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Free on-site parking

Workplace pension scheme

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in credit control in a property environment.
• Knowledge of residential and commercial leases.
• Proficient in Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Manage rental and utility collections for commercial properties.
• Maintain relationships with tenants.
• Reconcile income in accounting systems.
• Monitor outstanding balances and keep arrears in limits.
• Issue invoicing and statements.

Skills

Credit control experience

Property management knowledge

Accounting software proficiency

Excel skills

Communication skills

Tools

Property management systems

Accounting/Finance software

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Credit Controller / Accounts assistant to join a well-established commercial property organisation known for managing a varied portfolio across multiple locations.

As a Credit Controller / Accounts assistant, you will be overseeing tenant accounts, ensuring accurate billing, timely collection and effective credit administration.

This full-time permanent role offers salary range of £25,000 - £32,000 and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Managing rental and utility collections across a designated commercial property portfolio
• Maintaining strong working relationships with a broad range of tenants
• Reconciling income received within the accounts system
• Monitoring outstanding balances to keep arrears within agreed limits
• Entering tenancy financial details accurately into internal credit systems
• Issuing invoices, statements and payment reminders
• Handling sales ledger duties and producing cash-collection reports
• Organising and maintaining tenancy documentation
• Managing direct debit arrangements with tenants
• Coordinating with external agencies for debt recovery and legal correspondence

Qualifications

• Previously worked as a Property Credit Controller, Credit Controller, Accounts assistant, Property Accounts Assistant, Accounts Receivable Specialist, Finance Assistant, Credit Control Specialist or in a similar role
• Proven experience of 2 years in credit control, ideally within a property-related environment
• Basic understanding of residential and commercial leases, including rent, terms, reviews, break clauses, rent‑free periods, and associated charges
• Confident working knowledge of accounting or finance software
• Comfortable using property management systems
• Competent in using Excel and Word

Shift

Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Free on-site parking
• Workplace pension scheme

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected organisation and further develop your career in credit control.

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