Client Accountant

We are a small, family run property investment company with a portfolio that includes student, residential and commercial properties. More recently, we have expanded into fashion with our luxury lifestyle brand. We are looking for a new member of our team who can manage the purchase ledger for both the property company and the fashion company, as well as handle property specific duties as listed below.

This role is demanding and requires someone who has experience in property and purchase ledger. The ideal candidate will come from a property management background and is willing to take on a wide and varied role.

Both Companies

Weekly bank reconciliations

Input invoices, credit notes and purchase orders

Manage purchase blanket orders

Prepare weekly payment runs and import them onto the online banking portal

Manage cash receipt journal

Understand VAT: overview, vat returns, partial exemptions and expenses

Liaise with vendors and competently handle any account issues or invoicing queries

Scan and upload documents onto our system and virtual filing system

Prepared to run errands including filing physical documents, visiting the post office, scanning documents etc

Manage the company expense accounts, both processing and invoicing

Property Specific

Setting up rent demands and recharge invoices to directly managed tenants

Process external managing agent statements

Liaising regularly with property managing agents to monitor properties and tenancies

Liaising with contractors when any works are due

Keeping on top of lease events

Liaising with external sales teams to ensure vacant properties have interest

Understand the demands of a mixed portfolio, in terms of how different types of properties work

Service charge setup, management, and reconciliation

Analyse and reconcile external monthly reports to our records

Use our property software (Soft4 with Microsoft Business Central) competently to setup lease contracts and run service journals

Job Details

Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm

Office based in Central London, W1

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Essential criteria

Bachelor’s degree in a property, business or finance related subject

5 years in an Accounts role, ideally accounts payable

2-5 years in a real estate company

Confident communicator with strong interpersonal, numerical and analytical skills

Acute attention to detail

Proficient knowledge of Excel and Outlook

Excellent time management skills with the ability to work to deadlines and prioritise work accordingly

Must be tech literate and quick to adapt to new technology

Experience of using online banking systems

Desirable criteria

Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics/Business Central or a similar accounting programme

Ideal

Willingness to engage with a diverse range of work and projects

Proactive and a ‘can do’ attitude

Passion for the property industry

A good team player