Finance and Operations Assistant - Part Time

cobaltrecruitment; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

cobaltrecruitment is recruiting a Property Finance and Operations Assistant for a small UK-based property business. The role offers broad exposure across real estate investment and development and is part-time, with responsibilities that grow as you take on more duties.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will raise rent and service charge demands, process invoices, and maintain cashflow records while developing familiarity with Propman and basic bookkeeping.

Qualifications

• Basic accounting understanding and double-entry bookkeeping.
• Attention to detail and clear communication.
• Proficiency with MS Office or Google Workspace.
• Ability to prioritise and work independently within a small team.

Responsibilities

• Raise rent and service charge demands and manage credit control.
• Process invoices, expenses, payments and utility recharges.
• Complete bank reconciliations and maintain cashflow records.
• Maintain ledgers and support VAT and quarter-end processes.
• Assist with Charity Trust administration and donations.
• Support office systems, suppliers, and records.

Skills

Finance basics

Double-entry bookkeeping

Communication skills

Microsoft Office / Google Workspace

Education

AAT or similar qualification

Tools

Propman

Job description

The organisation

You\'ll join a small property business offering broad exposure across several real estate investment and development companies. The role provides part-time flexibility and the opportunity to develop as your responsibilities grow.

The role and responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, the Property Finance and Operations Assistant will:

• Raise rent and service charge demands and manage credit control.
• Process invoices, expenses, payments and utility recharges.
• Complete bank reconciliations and maintain cashflow records.
• Maintain sales and purchase ledgers using Propman.
• Support quarter-end processes, VAT preparation and service charge reconciliations.
• Assist with Charity Trust administration and donations.
• Support the smooth running of the office, including systems, suppliers, records and correspondence.

The skills needed

The successful Property Finance and Operations Assistant will have:

• Working knowledge of similar finance and administrative responsibilities.
• A sound understanding of basic accounting and double-entry bookkeeping.
• Good attention to detail and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and work independently within a small team.

Property-sector experience, Propman knowledge and an AAT or similar qualification are desirable rather than essential.

This is an opportunity for a Property Finance and Operations Assistant seeking a broad part-time role with direct exposure to the Financial Controller and room to develop.