Property Accountant

Trident International Associates; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate investor is seeking an experienced Property Accountant to manage financial reporting and service charge accounting for prestigious London properties. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in property management and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The role offers competitive benefits including pension and health care, contributing to a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Pension

Health Care

Critical Illness

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant or equivalent (preferred).
• At least 5 years' experience in a property management or real estate finance environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and SharePoint (essential).
• Experience using MRI / QUBE or similar property management software (preferred).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to work independently to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Accounts Payable including processing of purchase orders, invoices, and carrying out BACS payments weekly.
• Responsible for Accounts Receivable including preparation of tenant demands, VAT invoices and collection of rents.
• Assisting in preparing annual service charge budgets and year-end reconciliations.
• Producing closing statements, annual reconciliations and tenant packs.
• Undertaking credit control and responding to tenant financial queries promptly.
• Assisting with VAT returns, bank reconciliations, and month-end reporting.
• Monitoring insurance claims and coordinating with insurers as required.
• Coordinating tenant communications, quarterly reports, and general correspondence.

Job description

Property Accountant - Real Estate

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Property Accountant to join a leading real estate investor who owns one of London's most prestigious commercial properties. You will play a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, service charge accounting, and administrative support.

THE ROLE / Key Responsibilities of the Property Accountant:

• Responsible for Accounts Payable to include processing of purchase orders, invoices and carrying out BACS payments on a weekly basis.
• Responsible for Accounts Receivable to includes preparation of tenant demands, VAT invoices and collection of rents, insurance rents, service charges and other rents.
• Assisting in preparing annual service charge budgets and year-end reconciliations in line with RICS standards.
• Producing closing statements, annual reconciliations and tenant packs.
• Undertaking credit control and respond to tenant financial queries promptly.
• Assisting with VAT returns, bank reconciliations, and month-end reporting.
• Responsible for Account Payable to include processing of purchase orders, invoices and carrying out BACS payments on a weekly basis.
• Monitoring insurance claims and coordinating with insurers as required.
• Coordinating tenant communications, quarterly reports, and general correspondence.

THE PERSON requirements:

• Part-qualified accountant or equivalent (preferred).
• At least 5 years' experience in a property management or real estate finance environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and SharePoint (essential).
• Experience using MRI / QUBE or similar property management software (preferred).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to work independently to meet deadlines.

BENEFITS:

• Pension
• Health Care
• Critical Illness
• Life Assurance

What's on Offer

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a respected and stable real estate management organisation offering a professional, supportive working culture. You will gain exposure to a high-profile London property.

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