Property Accounts assistant

Bastow Irwin Recruitment Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Assistant Property Accountant to join a busy property environment in Romford. Responsibilities include preparing management accounts, managing client relationships, and ensuring correct account submissions. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of leasehold property accounting and use of relevant software. AAT or ACCA accreditation is a plus. Salary is £28,000 per annum (Pro Rata) for a flexible part-time position.

Benefits

Support and ongoing legislation training

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Qualifications

• Previous experience in residential lettings, property management, or sales.
• Knowledge of lease interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Accounts in all accounting areas.
• Prepare property management accounts for private landlords.
• Manage client relationships.

Skills

Understanding of leasehold property accounting

Excellent communication skills

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Education

AAT or ACCA accreditation

Industry qualifications such as ARLA

Tools

VECO accounting software

STREET accounting software

Job description

Our multi-office independent client based in Romford RM1 is looking for an experienced Assistant Property Accountant to join their busy property company environment. The candidate should be ready to take on the Property Accountant role confidently and hit the ground running.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Head of Accounts in all accounting areas
• Prepare property management accounts for private landlords
• Manage client relationships
• Reconcile accounts and cashbooks
• Prepare year-end expenditure reports
• Ensure accurate accounts are produced and submitted to Companies House on time
• Perform ad hoc duties as required
• Handle invoicing for sales and lettings
• Process payments to landlords and contractors
• Reconcile rent accounts

Experience & Requirements:

• Understanding of leasehold property accounting
• Excellent communication skills
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• AAT or ACCA accreditation is a plus
• Knowledge of lease interpretation
• Experience with VECO & STREET accounting software
• Previous experience in residential lettings, property management, or sales
• Industry qualifications such as ARLA are welcomed

Salary: £28,000 per annum (Pro Rata), 3 days a week of your choice, 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Support and ongoing legislation training included. 28 days holiday including bank holidays.

If you are interested and meet the role requirements, please send your updated CV and contact details to Steve or Kelly at Bastow Irwin Recruitment. Due to high application volume, we may not respond to all CVs. If you do not hear within a week, your application may be unsuccessful.