Eden Recruitment Ltd
Head of Commercial Property Accounting
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Head of Commercial Property Accounting
Central London | 5 days in office | £75,000–£90,000 + bonus + benefits
We are supporting a well-regarded commercial property business with the appointment of a Head of Commercial Property Accounting to lead and develop their finance function.
This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone with strong commercial property management accounting experience who enjoys both leading a team and remaining closely involved in operational delivery.
Please note, the client is specifically seeking candidates with commercial property management accounting experience and hands-on Qube experience. These are essential requirements for the role.
The successful candidate will play a key role in bringing structure, accountability and operational excellence to the finance function, whilst working closely with Property Management, Asset Management and Facilities Management teams across the portfolio.
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The role will involve:
- Leading and managing the Property Accounting team
- Overseeing service charge accounting, reconciliations and financial reporting across a commercial property portfolio
- Managing rent collection, arrears and operational finance processes
- Reviewing and improving processes, controls and reporting accuracy
- Implementing structure, accountability and clear ways of working across the function
- Managing month-end processes and reporting timetables
- Supporting and developing team members whilst remaining hands-on operationally
- Working closely with Property Management, Asset Management and Facilities Management teams to improve communication and delivery
- Driving improvements across systems, reporting and operational processes
They are looking for someone who:
- Has proven commercial property management accounting experience
- Has experience managing commercial property portfolios and service charge accounting processes
- Has led or managed property accounting or client accounting teams
- Possesses strong service charge accounting knowledge
- Is operationally focused and comfortable working closely with the detail
- Enjoys improving processes, controls and reporting structures
- Is confident managing stakeholders across Property, Facilities and Finance teams
- Has hands-on experience using Qube (essential)
- Is highly organised, proactive and delivery-focused
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What’s on offer:
- £75,000–£80,000 depending on experience
- Discretionary bonus and competitive benefits package
- 30 days' annual leave
- Opportunity to shape and improve a growing finance function
- High level of visibility and involvement across the business
This role will suit an experienced commercial property accounting professional who combines strong leadership capability with deep operational expertise and hands-on Qube experience.
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