Prime Accountant

Believe Resourcing; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic property management firm seeks a dedicated Prime Accountant based in Cape Town to support their finance function. The role includes managing financial records, preparing budget packs, and ensuring compliance with financial standards. Candidates should have a strong background in property management accounting and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in property management accounting.
• Approximately 5 years’ experience in general accounts/finance roles.
• Experience in year-end service charge accounts is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review budget packs with stakeholders and clients.
• Produce year-end audit packs and liaise with auditors.
• Maintain client financial reporting standards quarterly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Excel proficiency

Tools

Property/accounting systems

Job description

Job Title: Prime Accountant

Location: Cape Town
Employment Type: 1-Year Contract, Full-time, Remote
Working Hours: UK Hours - Monday to Friday
Salary: Market-related
Industry: Property Management / Finance
About the Client
Our client is a dynamic mid-sized property management firm that specialises in prime and super prime residential and mixed-tenure developments across central London. As the business continues its steady organic growth and explores acquisition strategies, they seek to expand their finance function with a dedicated Prime Accountant to support their operations from Cape Town.
About the Role

As a Prime Accountant, you will be responsible for managing accurate financial records and reporting on the financial position of an assigned client portfolio. You will collaborate closely with the London-based operations and finance teams and contribute to year-end service charge accounts, monthly reconciliations, and detailed client reporting.

This role requires precision, proactivity, and excellent communication skills, with the ability to meet internal and external reporting deadlines.
Responsibilities

• Prepare and review budget packs with internal stakeholders and clients
• Produce year-end audit packs and liaise with auditors to deliver compliant service charge accounts
• Reconcile all relevant bank accounts monthly and ensure reviews are conducted according to KPIs
• Maintain a high standard of client financial reporting, at least quarterly
• Process property-specific recharges such as heating or water
• Maintain ground rent funds and liaise with landlords
• Update and manage property data and contracts in systems (e.g., Qube)
• Respond to lessee and client financial queries in a timely and professional manner
• Assist with financial compliance linked to the Building Safety Act 2022

Requirements

• 2-3 years' experience in property management accounting
• Around 5 years' experience in general accounts/finance roles
• Solid Excel proficiency
• Demonstrated experience in year-end service charge accounts
• Exposure to property/accounting systems would be advantageous
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to work independently
• System experience is not required but would be a nice to have