Assistant Credit Controller - Commercial Real Estate

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A real estate investment firm in London is seeking an Assistant Credit Controller to support their Senior Credit Controller. This role involves managing a mixed commercial portfolio, generating invoices, chasing overdue payments, and reconciling tenant accounts. Ideal candidates should have some experience in credit control and strong communication skills. The company offers benefits including hybrid working, 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, and a dog-friendly office environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Pension

Enhanced family leave

Dog-friendly office

Qualifications

• Some experience in credit control or accounts receivable.
• Strong communication and attention to detail are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks confidently.

Responsibilities

• Generate invoices and demands for rent.
• Chase overdue payments via phone and email.
• Reconcile tenant accounts and allocate payments.
• Maintain accurate notes and reports.
• Support arrears reporting for a small B2B portfolio.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Task management

Experience in credit control

Yardi experience

Tools

Yardi

Job description

We're working with a rapidly growing real estate investment and management business to hire an Assistant Credit Controller for their London team. The company has a dynamic culture, a sizeable commercial portfolio, and offers great progression for someone looking to develop in credit control.

The Role

Supporting the Senior Credit Controller across a mixed commercial portfolio (offices, hotels, HMOs), you'll handle:

• Invoice generation and rent demands
• Chasing overdue payments (phone & email)
• Tenant account reconciliation and payment allocation
• Maintaining accurate notes and reports
• Supporting arrears reporting and taking ownership of a small B2B portfolio

Hybrid working offered once probation is passed.

About You

• Some experience in credit control or accounts receivable
• Strong communication and attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple tasks confidently
• Property or hospitality exposure useful but not essential
• Yardi experience a bonus

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays, hybrid working, private medical, pension, enhanced family leave, and a dog-friendly office.

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