Property Accounts Officer

Connections The Recruitment Specialists Limited; Salford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Salford seeks an experienced Senior Office Manager / Financial Controller on a temporary basis. The role combines operational, financial, and compliance responsibilities with a focus on accurate rent receipting. The ideal candidate will have a strong lettings/property background and previous experience in office management or financial controlling. Attention to detail and the ability to work independently are essential for ensuring the smooth operation of the branch.

Qualifications

• Strong lettings/property background essential.
• Proven experience handling rent receipting and arrears management.
• Previous office management or financial controller experience highly desirable.
• Confident, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Professional attitude and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of rent receipting and payment allocations.
• Prepare and verify monthly financial reports.
• Oversee tenancy setups and compliance checks.
• Support the Lettings Director in branch operations.
• Maintain accurate records and implement checks for processes.

Skills

Strong lettings/property background

Experience handling rent receipting

Office management experience

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Senior Office Manager / Financial Controller to join a lettings/property team on a temporary basis. This role combines operational, financial and compliance responsibilities, with a strong emphasis on accurate rent receipting and ensuring the branch runs smoothly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of rent receipting for #removed# properties, including allocating payments, chasing arrears, paying landlords and deducting supplier invoices
• Prepare and verify monthly financial reports
• Oversee tenancy setups, ensuring compliance with AML checks and accurate system entries
• Support the Lettings Director and broader branch operations
• Maintain accurate system records and implement checks and balances for landlord and tenant processes

Experience and Skills

• Strong lettings/property background essential
• Proven experience handling rent receipting and arrears management
• Previous office management or financial controller experience highly desirable
• Confident, proactive, and able to work independently
• Comfortable working under a decisive, no-nonsense leadership style
• Professional attitude and attention to detail