Finance Assistant (Rent Collection)

Additional Resources; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable commercial property organisation in Birmingham is seeking a Finance Assistant / Credit Controller to manage tenant accounts and oversee billing. Candidates should have at least 2 years of credit control experience, ideally within property management. The role involves maintaining tenant relationships, handling invoicing, and managing financial records. This full-time position offers a minimum salary of £30,000 along with potential benefits. Working hours are Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in credit control, ideally in property.
• Basic understanding of residential and commercial leases.
• Confident with accounting or finance software.

Responsibilities

• Manage rental and utility collections across a property portfolio.
• Maintain relationships with tenants.
• Reconcile income within the accounts system.
• Monitor outstanding balances to keep arrears low.
• Enter financial details accurately into credit systems.
• Issue invoices and payment reminders.
• Handle sales ledger duties and cash-collection reports.
• Organise tenancy documentation.
• Manage direct debit arrangements with tenants.
• Coordinate with agencies for debt recovery.

Skills

Credit Control

Accounting Software

Excel

Word

Property Management Systems

Job description

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

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

This full-time permanent role offers minimum salary of £30,000 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, Accounts Receivable 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

What's on offer

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

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