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Property Accountant

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A growing and well-established property management business is seeking a hands-on Property Accountant to take ownership of its finance and client accounting function. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who enjoys a varied role and wants to play a key part in supporting a growing property portfolio.
Working closely with senior management, you will be responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring accurate client accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, compliance, and cash flow management.
Your new role
Finance & Client Accounting
- Manage the day-to-day finance and client accounting function.
- Maintain accurate tenant and landlord ledgers.
- Allocate rent payments and investigate discrepancies.
- Process landlord payments, tenant refunds and contractor payments.
- Manage client payment runs.
- Maintain accurate financial records and audit trails.
- Respond to financial queries from landlords, tenants, suppliers and contractors.
Financial Reporting
- Produce management reports and financial information to support decision-making.
- Assist with forecasting and business performance reporting.
- Monitor financial performance and provide regular updates to senior management.
- Ensure all financial records are maintained accurately and up to date.
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Reconciliations & Compliance
- Complete reconciliations across multiple client and business bank accounts.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies.
- Prepare and submit VAT returns.
- Ensure compliance with financial controls, company procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Support the ongoing management of client money accounts.
Credit Control & Arrears Management
- Take ownership of credit control activities across the property portfolio.
- Proactively manage arrears and outstanding balances.
- Liaise with tenants, landlords and internal stakeholders to resolve account queries.
- Produce regular arrears reporting and identify opportunities to improve cash collection performance.
Accounts Payable
- Process supplier and contractor invoices accurately.
- Ensure invoices are coded correctly and approved in line with procedures.
- Manage payment schedules and maintain strong supplier relationships.
What you'll need to succeed
- Previous experience within a finance, accounting or bookkeeping role.
- Strong understanding of reconciliations, VAT, credit control and accounts payable.
- Experience preparing financial reports and management information.
- Excellent Excel and financial systems skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- AAT qualified, part-qualified ACCA/CIMA, or qualified by experience.


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What you'll get in return
- Salary of £37,000 - £42,000 depending on experience.
- Pension scheme.
- Modern Birmingham office location.
- Opportunity to take ownership of a broad and varied finance role.
- Exposure to senior stakeholders and business decision-making.
- A growing and supportive business environment where you can make a real impact.
If you're looking for a role that combines finance, reporting, reconciliations and operational involvement within a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.
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