Residential Client Accountant.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Residential Client Accountant to join a dynamic estate agency and property management team in London. This role is perfect for someone who has 2 year plus experience as a residential client accountant and who enjoys working in a supportive, collaborative environment where every team member makes a difference.
They are a fast-growing independent property business seeking a 12-Month Maternity Cover Client Accountant to join our busy Client Accounts team. You’ll help ensure accurate, compliant client finances, working closely with our Property Services and Lettings teams, and building strong relationships with landlords, tenants, and suppliers and have the chance to work alongside top talent in the property industry.
Responsibilities
Financial Processing
• Process new tenancies and renewal tenancies against signed agreements, setting up financial schedules, registering tenancy deposits
• Review suppliers’ statements of accounts, handle communications, and ensure supplier invoices are raised and settled
• Ensure accurate reconciliation of client accounting reports and periodic reporting to clients
• Apply late rental payment fees, produce rent arrears report
• Allocate incoming cashflows in Reapit and 360, review suspense account
Client & Tenant Support
• Handle client queries promptly & professionally
• Chase tenants’ rent arrears, updating landlords, proactively liaising with internal departments
• Distribute landlord statements, income breakdowns and NRL6 certificates Compliance & Tenancy Management
• Handle internal queries to ensure compliance
• Ensure tenancy deposits are registered within the legal timeframe
• Ensure landlord compliance with the Non-Resident Landlord Scheme Collaboration & Data Management
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial data in Reapit
Requirements
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a residential property lettings Client Accounting role
• Experienced with chasing tenants’ rent arrears, updating landlords, and liaising with internal departments
• Experienced with tenancy compliance and financial invoicing schedules, thorough understanding of residential property related accounting processes
• Proficient with Microsoft Office package - Strong Excel skills
• Strong analytical skills and confidence with data analysis; high attention to detail & accuracy
• Problem solver with the ability to take ownership and resolve issues internally and externally
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written, and ability to work effectively
If you are interested in this role, please apply today and we will contact all successful candidates within 48 hours