Portfolio Accountant

Premier Estates Limited; Greater London; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in property management is seeking a Portfolio Accountant to join their home-based team. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage accounting records, mentor staff, and ensure financial integrity within a dynamic environment. As a key player, you'll prepare year-end accounts, liaise with auditors, and contribute to financial reporting and budgeting. With a commitment to your professional growth, the company provides fully funded training programs and a competitive salary with discretionary bonuses. If you're passionate about property management and accounting, this position could be your next career move.

Benefits

Fully funded training programmes

Exclusive savings on entertainment

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonuses

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Significant experience in accounting and a recognised qualification.
• Experience in property sector accounting and managing staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accuracy of accounting records for designated portfolios.
• Prepare year-end accounts and manage cash flow.

Skills

Accounting experience

CIMA/ACCA/AAT qualification

Property management experience

Advanced MS Excel skills

Knowledge of Propman software

Experience with statutory accounts

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Recognised accounting qualification

Tools

Propman software

MS Excel

Job description

Portfolio Accountant position at Rendall & Rittner

Location – Home Based (London Portfolio)

Working Hours – Monday to Friday 0900 – 1730

Salary – Competitive

Contract – Permanent

Who we are?

Rendall & Rittner is an established, award-winning and accredited Residential Leasehold Property Management company, delivering outstanding management to our clients and lessees nationwide.

What makes a successful Portfolio Accountant at Rendall & Rittner?

• You have significant experience within an accounting role and a recognised accounting qualification such as CIMA, ACCA, AAT or qualified by experience.
• You’ll have experience in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of accounting records of designated portfolios, preferably within the property sector or something of a similar nature.
• You’ll have experience managing and mentoring staff as well as supporting senior management.
• You’ll have good knowledge of accounting systems (Propman software desirable) as well as advanced MS Excel skills.
• You will have solid experience in preparing year-end accounts, re-allocation of costs and have all-round experience forming, reviewing and preparation of variances.
• You’ll have experience of the audit process and liaising with external auditors.
• You’ll be experienced in preparing profit and loss and balance reports, as well as other associated reports for auditors.
• You’ll have monitored cash flow and managed outstanding creditors.
• You’ll be a strong communicator both verbal and written with the ability to understand, interpret and prepare complex reports and plans, including financial reporting, budgeting, work scheduling, workload allocation and performance planning.
• You have experience managing surplus and deficit charges onto lessee accounts, as well as managing service charge demands.
• You’ll have strong property management experience, adept knowledge around service charge and ability to step into this role and work independently.
• You’ll have an analytical mind with excellent attention to detail.
• You’ll have experience working with the statutory accounts filed at Companies House and Inland Revenue.

As a Portfolio Accountant at Rendall and Rittner, you’ll receive:

• Support with your career development aspirations offering fully funded training programmes.
• Exclusive savings on entertainment, travel, shopping, restaurants and health and fitness.
• Competitive salary and discretionary bonuses.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life assurance.
• Enrolment into the Rendall & Rittner pension scheme.
• EAP to support on matters such as family, health, money, and work.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK, without restrictions. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from all candidates.