Property & Finance Officer

Confidential; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Temporary Property & Finance Officer to support the Finance and Property teams in West London. The role focuses on managing property-related income, tenancy records, and financial transactions, delivering accurate records and strong tenant service.

The position is office-based, 21 hours per week (Mon-Wed), on a 3-month contract with a potential extension. You will work with colleagues across Finance and Property to ensure robust financial controls and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in rental accounting or income accounting environments.
• Experience using computerised accounting systems.
• Excellent Excel skills and ability to manipulate financial data.
• Strong organisational, analytical and administrative abilities.
• AAT/CAT studies or qualification would be advantageous.
• Experience of property management systems, rental ledgers and credit control would be highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain tenancy and charging information within the property management system.
• Raise and issue rent demands, posting transactions to ledgers.
• Manage credit control activities, contacting debtors via phone, email and letters.
• Reconcile tenant debtor accounts and rental ledgers.
• Process postings to service charge accounts and assist month-end reconciliations.
• Prepare tenancy-related journals and rent adjustments.
• Review void properties and adjust recharges as required.
• Support month-end reporting and financial administration.

Skills

Rental accounting

Property finance

Income accounting

Computerised accounting systems

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Education

AAT/CAT studies (advantageous)

Tools

Property management system

Job description

Venn Group are delighted to be partnering with a leading community-focused organisation in the recruitment of a Temporary Property & Finance Officer. This is an excellent opportunity to join a diverse and purpose-driven organisation that manages a substantial mixed-use estate, supporting a wide range of tenants, community groups and local stakeholders. Working closely with the Finance and Property teams, you will support the management of property-related income and financial transactions, ensuring accurate financial records and excellent service delivery to tenants.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain tenancy and charging information within the property management system
• Raise and issue rent demands, ensuring accurate posting of transactions to financial ledgers
• Manage credit control activities, following up on outstanding debts via phone, email and written correspondence
• Maintain and reconcile tenant debtor accounts and rental ledgers
• Process expenditure postings to service charge accounts and support monthly reconciliations
• Prepare and post tenancy-related journals, including rent adjustments and recharges
• Review void properties and tenant recharges, ensuring accurate accounting records
• Assist with month-end reporting and financial administration activities
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Finance and Property teams
• Support the delivery of accurate financial procedures, controls and reporting

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Previous experience within a rental accounting, property finance or income accounting environment
• Experience using computerised accounting systems
• Strong Excel skills and confidence manipulating financial data and reportsExcellent attention to detail with strong data entry and reconciliation skills
• Strong organisational, analytical and administrative abilities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to follow financial procedures and controls accurately
• Proactive, resourceful and flexible approach to work
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• AAT/CAT studies or qualification would be advantageous
• Experience of property management systems, rental ledgers and credit control would be highly desirable

Role: Property & Finance Officer

Contract: 3 month contract with chance to extend

Location: West London

Working Pattern: Office-based, 3 days per week

Hours: 21 hours per week (Monday to Wednesday)

Job Reference: J97863

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.