Junior Property Manager

Pear Recruitment; East Finchley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned agency in East Finchley is seeking a Junior Property Manager to oversee a portfolio of properties. Responsibilities include maintenance management, tenant payment tracking, and property inspections. Ideal candidates should have property management experience and excellent organizational skills. The salary range is £28,000 - £33,000 depending on experience, with a guarantee for the first three months.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a property manager is preferred.
• Membership of ARLA would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Log maintenance reports, instruct contractors, and liaise with landlords.
• Chase tenants for payments and update landlords.
• File rent guaranteed claims and prepare court paperwork as needed.
• Conduct property inspections and prepare landlord reports.
• Answer phones and assist office staff with queries.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Overview

Pear Recruitment - Junior Property Manager – Finchley

Salary: £28,000 - £33,000 (Depending on Experience). A £33,000 guarantee applies for the first 3 months. Driver and own car are required. Our client is a leading independent family-owned agency based in North & North West London, covering all aspects of the property market. We are seeking a Junior Property Manager with good transferable skills to join a fast-paced lettings management department, looking after a portfolio of properties and meeting the expectations of landlords and tenants to the highest standards.

Note: Please contact us for information about a referral reward if you know someone suitable for this position.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance: log maintenance reports from tenants, instruct relevant contractors, follow up to ensure timely completion, and liaise with landlords for approval of works when estimates are received or major works are required.
• Monitor rental accounts; chase tenants for payments, update landlords on payment status, and issue late payment notices.
• Rent guaranteed claims: complete paperwork to file claims, update rent schedule, and communicate payments or rent due increases to the relevant company; prepare court paperwork as needed.
• Return deposits: send checkout reports to landlords and tenants, negotiate deposit returns, instruct accounts on release, compile dispute paperwork if needed, and arrange works after tenants vacate.
• Property inspections: conduct inspections, prepare landlord reports promptly, and follow up on issues with reminders as needed.
• General duties: answer phones, take landlord payments via Worldpay, input invoices, assist office staff with queries, and sign keys in/out to contractors.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience as a property manager is preferred.
• Membership of ARLA would be desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (phone and in-person).
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload.
• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task, and manage a high workload.
• Professional handling of difficult situations with landlords and tenants, managing expectations.
• High attention to detail to ensure accurate paperwork and data entry.
• Team player who supports colleagues to achieve departmental goals.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Junior Property Manager role and would like more information, please email your CV or call us on a strictly private and confidential basis for an informal discussion.

Confidentiality: All communications with us are treated as confidential, and you will be advised if your CV is being submitted to a client.