Location: Wimbledon
Contract Type: Maternity Cover that may go permanent
Hybrid Role
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
Position Overview
This role is central to the smooth running of our client's property accounts operations. You'll manage financial transactions across multiple property accounts, ensuring accurate rent collection, service charge accounting and tenant ledger management. Your work directly supports property managers and tenants whilst maintaining the financial integrity that underpins the business. You'll prepare essential financial reports and manage compliance requirements, contributing to the overall success of the practice.
Responsibilities
- Handle rent collection, service charge accounting and maintain accurate tenant ledger records
- Process contractor invoices, supplier payments and receipts promptly and accurately
- Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations across multiple property accounts
- Prepare monthly profit and loss statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports
- Manage VAT returns and assist with year-end accounts and compliance requirements
- Maintain accurate and organised financial records across all property accounts
- Liaise with property managers and tenants to resolve accounting queries
- Proven experience in property management accounting or real estate accounting
- Proficiency with accounting software such as Xero, Sage or property management systems
- Understanding of lease structures and UK property compliance requirements
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and time management skills
- AAT qualification or equivalent bookkeeping certification (preferred)
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple accounts simultaneously
If you're looking to advance your career in property accounting and have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, please send your application to us at sarah@magpierecruitment.com Include your CV, a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience, and any supporting documents. Please specify your notice period and availability for interview.