Billings & Receivables Specialist

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial real estate firm in Manchester is looking for a Billings & Receivables Specialist to manage tenant billing and account reconciliations for their European property portfolio. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of relevant experience, a strong understanding of property management ERP systems like Yardi, and excellent organisational skills. Benefits include 25 days holiday, study support, and private healthcare, alongside a hybrid work model. This role is crucial for maintaining financial accuracy and operational efficiency across teams.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus 8 Bank holidays

Study support towards relevant qualifications

10% bonus

9% pension

Employee wellbeing programmes

Private healthcare

Shopping discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in real estate billing or property accounting.
• Strong understanding of property management ERP systems.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage tenant billing, receivables, and account reconciliations for properties.
• Raise and issue tenant invoices and process credit notes.
• Reconcile tenant ledgers and complete daily bank reconciliations.
• Liaise with country property management and accounting teams.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Billings & Receivables Specialist

Manchester

£27,000 to £35,000

Cobalt has partnered with one of Europe's fastest-growing commercial real estate platforms operating from 20+ offices in 11 countries. The business is modern, technology-led, and highly international, with a cloud-first infrastructure.

They are seeking a highly organised, detail-focused Billing & Receivables Specialist to join its Property Operations team. Reporting to the Property Operations Manager, you will manage tenant billing, receivables, and account reconciliations for a large, pan-European commercial property portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Billing & Credit Control

• Raise and issue tenant invoices (periodic and ad hoc)
• Process credit notes and penalty interest
• Prepare and action tenant refunds
• Process Direct Debits and post authorised write-offs

Ledger & Bank Reconciliations

• Reconcile tenant ledgers and ensure accurate receipt allocation
• Complete daily bank reconciliations, including inputting tenant receipts and bank fees
• Manage and report on tenant deposits

Cash & Account Management

• Oversee unallocated cash, ensuring correct tracking and reporting
• Manage suspense accounts accurately and promptly

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Liaise closely with country property management and accounting teams
• Support initiatives to improve data quality and operational efficiency
• Maintain strong control documentation, processes and reporting standards

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience in real estate billing, accounts receivable, service charge or property accounting
• Strong understanding of property management ERP systems (Yardi preferred)
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across diverse teams
• A proactive, self-starting attitude with strong attention to detail
• Fluent English required; additional languages, especially German, are advantageous

Working hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, 2 days' work from home per week

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus 8 Bank holidays
• Study support towards relevant qualifications
• 10% bonus
• 9% pension
• Employee wellbeing programmes
• Private healthcare (Dental and Medical)
• Shopping discounts
• Opportunities to participate in community and charitable events
• Cycle to work scheme