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Client Accountant - OUR CLIENT is a property management firm who has been established for over 25 years. Their portfolio includes both residential and commercial properties, including mansion blocks to mixed use properties. Due to winning new business, they are now seeking a Client Accountant to work with the Accounts Team and Property Managers as well as new clients in order to make sure new properties' finances are up to date and ensuring handover has been completed. THE ROLE REQUIREMENTS for the Client Accountant will include: Responsible for preparing year-end complex service charge accounts for residential blocks and commercial properties. Responsible for preparing quarterly client reports. Preparing bank reconciliations. Being first point of client contact regarding the handover of new clients and following up on any outstanding queries. Assisting with VAT returns. Handling day-to-day clients' queries. Overseeing day to day bank balances and monthly bank reconciliation process. Raising quarterly management fees. Assisting with management of accounts receivable, payable and credit control functions. THE PERSON and SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Must have knowledge and experience of the property sector. Familiar with Property Management System such as QUBE/TRAMPS/PROPMAN. Service Charge accounts preparation experience. Happy to work 5 days in the office with 1 day WFH after probation. Please note that due to volume we cannot get back to everyone, however every application is looked at and considered and will be held on Trident International's database for review. If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days you should assume your initial application has been unsuccessful, however if suitable roles arise in the future, we will make every effort to contact you. By applying for this job, you accept the Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. To learn more about our company and vacancies we are currently working on, visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn

Development & Treasury Assistant Accountant Location: Hybrid home working / Didsbury / Manchester Salary: 32,508 increasing to 33,192 after 6 months Full Time / 35 hours per week / Permanent About Us Southway Housing Trust is a committed and forward-thinking community focused housing association dedicated to providing excellent homes and outstanding customer care. With a vision of Thriving Communities, Southway manages over 6,500 homes across Greater Manchester. Southway strives to reduce child poverty, loneliness and isolation and increase employment, social connectedness and pride in neighbourhoods. Our REACH values of Respect, Equity, Ambition, Compassion and Honesty reflect Southway's culture, how we deliver our services, and our relationships with customers, colleagues and partners. Southway values diversity in all aspects of its communities and operations. The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Finance team for a Development & Treasury Assistant Accountant. Reporting directly to the Senior Development Accountant the role will assist in the monitoring of the Development programme and its impact on the cashflow. Assist in the operation of the Treasury Management function and support the general accounting functions of the Investment Team. You will also have - Proven experience in a general finance operation. - Accounts and general ledger skills and be able to undertake routine accountancy work with the minimum of supervision - Strong interpersonal and communication skills - Strong excel skills, with a knowledge of a range of functions and their application. Your main responsibilities would include: 1. Assist in the preparation of the fixed assets register and general ledger entries to ensure the accounting for all new properties is correctly recorded and componentised in the fixed asset register including related grant. 2. Prepare transaction files for upload into sequel including all GL transactions relating to housing cost and grant. 3. Liaise productively with budget holders to analyse results & consider actions to deliver effective budgetary control. 4. Prepare the accounting entries information for property sales and cost of sales. 5. Check intercompany recharges between DevCo, Plus and Trust and make appropriate transfers. 6. Provide information to the Operations team supporting the preparation on the monthly management accounts outlining performance and 7. Prepare monthly journals to post depreciation, amortisation and disposal entries onto the ledger. 8. Assist in the preparation of quarterly security trustee returns, ensuring consistency with the Assets and Liabilities Register. 9. Assist in the preparation of the property disposal schedule ensuring all properties and associated grant is correctly disposed of in the fixed asset register. 10. Support the Treasury Accountant in the recording and allocation of bank receipts and payments in a timely and appropriate manner. Match transactions to bank statements, updating cashbooks as appropriate. 11. Assist with the monthly Bank reconciliation and follow up any queries to resolve any unreconciled items. 12. Undertake any other duties laid down from time to time consistent with the grading of the post. Closing Date: 13 April 2026 Interview Date: W/C 20 April 2026 For an informal discussion about this role please contact Louise Pinder, Investment Manager Applications are being reviewed as they are received, and interviews will be arranged for successful candidates in date order. The Trust reserves the right to remove the job advert once vacate positions have been recruited. So please do not wait until the closing date to apply. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from suitably skilled people from all sectors of the community. All applicants who have a disability or from an ethnic minority background are ex armed forces that meet the minimum essential criteria for the post will be invited to interview. If you have a disability or are ex armed forces, please tell us about this on your application form and please let us know about any special arrangements you would like us to make if you are invited in for an interview We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from suitably skilled people from all sectors of the community. All applicants who have a disability or are ex armed forces that meet the minimum essential criteria for the post will be invited to interview. If you have a disability or are ex armed forces, please tell us about this on your application form and please let us know about any special arrangements you would like us to make if you are invited in for an interview.

Exciting Commercial Property Manager Role Norwich Your new company: Hays are excited to be working with one of the largest independent Estate Agencies and Chartered Surveyors in Norfolk, offering the complete property service across the county. With a range of specialist expertise and experience in Commercial, Residential, and Agricultural Property Consultancy and Estate Agency, which also includes a successful Holiday Lettings business providing rural and coastal retreats across Norfolk, they are an excellent company to join to expand your experience and gain the opportunity to work on a range of properties. They are a friendly team who are very close-knit and welcoming with a shared vision and drive for the future of the business as a whole, as well as the commercial team's specialised targets moving forward. About the Role: As the Commercial Property manager, you will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of properties, including retail, industrial, and office spaces, for a range of clients across Norfolk and North Suffolk. You will head up a small team within the commercial property management section which will include 2 administrators and an accountant. As the Commercial Property Manager, your key responsibilities will include maintaining returns and value for clients, ensuring prompt rent collection and forwarding to clients, as well as maintaining service charges and establishing correct budgets. You will also be overseeing the maintenance of communal areas and planning major works, liaising with contractors and suppliers, monitoring health, safety and fire risk requirements while overseeing major projects alongside a Consultant Building Surveyor, and maintaining strong Landlord and Tenant relationships. Outside of the key responsibilities, this is an exciting chance to take a property manager role and make it your own in regard to your future within this company. You have the opportunity for a clear progression plan through the company and the ability to become the head of the property management team moving forward. What you'll need to succeed: Experience managing Residential or Commercial property A strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills Confidence in dealing with clients and enquiries Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team A full UK Driving Licence and use of your own vehicle What you'll get in return: Competitive salary commensurate with experience Discretionary performance-related bonus Generous holiday allowance increasing with length of service, an additional day for your birthday, and a discretionary day at Christmas Sponsored RICS membership and CPD (where applicable) What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #

Company Info   Our clients are an established, leading and independent property consultancy with offices based in Brighton and Crawley, from which they comprehensively cover Sussex, Surrey and the South East region. They provide both commercial and residential estate agency, asset and property management and a range of valuation and property services. . Job Purpose   Managing a portfolio of residential & mixed-use blocks and estates on behalf of our client’s Freehold customers, RMC’s and RTM Companies located along the South Coast of England and predominantly in or around Brighton   Hours:  Monday to Friday 09:00 – 5:30 with 1 hr lunch break (37.5hrs) In addition to be available for client’s meetings during evenings and weekends To be on call (by telephone) for Saturday help desk cover approximately every 6 weeks, 9am-1pm)   Position summary Key responsibilities for this role include but not are not limited to: To provide an efficient and effective service to landlords and long leaseholders, including contractual and financial management.  To develop and maintain a culture of good public relations and customer care. To attend monthly department meetings and weekly Property Manager meetings and to present progress reports to the Head of Department on a fortnightly basis.  To prepare and issue service charge budgets to quarterly deadlines.  To review draft annual service accounts prior to issue to external accountants, to sign and issue finalised accounts to our client’s customers and leaseholders.   To carry out routine (normally six monthly) and emergency inspections of properties and prepare inspection reports for internal action and reference.  To ensure compliance requirements in respect to health and safety including fire risk are assessed as required appointing accredited professional where appropriate and to ensure actions are completed against assessed and required deadlines To diagnose basic defects and put forward suitable remedies for repairs and to engage Surveyors/Structural Engineers to complete diagnostic investigations where appropriate. To prepare basic long-term maintenance plans and to engage Surveyors to prepare more complex long-term capital expenditure plans.  To assist Administrators in handling enquiries from lessees relating to repairs, general service charge queries and all aspects of property management.  To read, understand and apply the requirements of leases pertaining to Residential & Mixed-Use Block Management, particularly in the identification and discharge of covenants as they apply to responsibilities for maintenance and repair.  To produce specifications for cyclical maintenance (e.g., Internal redecorations) and contract/term maintenance agreements (e.g. cleaning, gardening, lifts, entry phone systems), to draw up tender documents, review tenders and appoint contractors.  To administer S20 consultations in respect of qualifying major works.  To liaise with Major Works Co-ordinator, Building Surveyor, or other external Building Surveying resources in respect of Section 20 projects.  To draft and issue licences for alterations in consultation and at instruction of our clients customers  To actively promote referrals & cross-selling of services within PS&B.  To be motivated to generate income from services provided within the role and department and to promote and assist where possible in the acquisition of new business.  To liaise with the accounts department in respect of financial matters  To liaise with the insurance department in respect of insurance matters.  To attend meetings of lessees, AGMs, and Resident Association meetings.  To act as line manager for the appointment and management of on-site scheme managers and caretakers, both day and residential appointment To provide management information for pre-contract enquiries to PS&B management/legal enquiries administrator.  Candidate Requirements: Good level of experience and understanding of managing residential and mixed-use property and estate management. Committed to providing a high standard of customer care with excellent customer facing skills Be a team player. A sound knowledge of various building construction forms and techniques for their repair and maintenance. An appreciation of the legislation framework pertaining to long leasehold residential and mixed-use management, both current and past, but most particularly an understanding of The Landlord and Tenant Acts 1985 & 1987 & The Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (CALRA). Good public relation and communication skills, orally and written, good telephone manner. Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels, e.g. freeholders, lessees, contractors, etc. Possess good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel, QUBE (formerly Estate Computer System (ECS)), email, etc. An ability to read, understand and apply relevant clauses within residential leases, particularly in respect of the various covenants pertaining to responsibilities for repair and maintenance.  Qualifications: IRPM qualified or part qualified or prepared to take the IRPM examinations.

Company Info   Our clients are a long-established Brighton property firm with a respected and revered Professional Services Department that provides accurate and detailed valuation advice their customers. All surveyors are RICS registered, with expertise in property law and excellent knowledge of the county of Sussex and surrounding area.   Job Purpose   Managing a portfolio of residential & mixed-use blocks and estates on behalf of our client’s Freehold customers, RMC’s and RTM Companies located along the South Coast of England and predominantly in or around Brighton   Hours:  Monday to Friday 09:00 – 5:30 with 1 hr lunch break (37.5hrs) In addition to be available for client’s meetings during evenings and weekends To be on call (by telephone) for Saturday help desk cover approximately every 6 weeks, 9am-1pm)   Position summary Key responsibilities for this role include but not are not limited to: To provide an efficient and effective service to landlords and long leaseholders, including contractual and financial management.  To develop and maintain a culture of good public relations and customer care. To attend monthly department meetings and weekly Property Manager meetings and to present progress reports to the Head of Department on a fortnightly basis.  To prepare and issue service charge budgets to quarterly deadlines.  To review draft annual service accounts prior to issue to external accountants, to sign and issue finalised accounts to our client’s customers and leaseholders.   To carry out routine (normally six monthly) and emergency inspections of properties and prepare inspection reports for internal action and reference.  To ensure compliance requirements in respect to health and safety including fire risk are assessed as required appointing accredited professional where appropriate and to ensure actions are completed against assessed and required deadlines To diagnose basic defects and put forward suitable remedies for repairs and to engage Surveyors/Structural Engineers to complete diagnostic investigations where appropriate. To prepare basic long-term maintenance plans and to engage Surveyors to prepare more complex long-term capital expenditure plans.  To assist Administrators in handling enquiries from lessees relating to repairs, general service charge queries and all aspects of property management.  To read, understand and apply the requirements of leases pertaining to Residential & Mixed-Use Block Management, particularly in the identification and discharge of covenants as they apply to responsibilities for maintenance and repair.  To produce specifications for cyclical maintenance (e.g., Internal redecorations) and contract/term maintenance agreements (e.g. cleaning, gardening, lifts, entry phone systems), to draw up tender documents, review tenders and appoint contractors.  To administer S20 consultations in respect of qualifying major works.  To liaise with Major Works Co-ordinator, Building Surveyor, or other external Building Surveying resources in respect of Section 20 projects.  To draft and issue licences for alterations in consultation and at instruction of our clients customers  To actively promote referrals & cross-selling of services within PS&B.  To be motivated to generate income from services provided within the role and department and to promote and assist where possible in the acquisition of new business.  To liaise with the accounts department in respect of financial matters  To liaise with the insurance department in respect of insurance matters.  To attend meetings of lessees, AGMs, and Resident Association meetings.  To act as line manager for the appointment and management of on-site scheme managers and caretakers, both day and residential appointment To provide management information for pre-contract enquiries to PS&B management/legal enquiries administrator.  Candidate Requirements: Good level of experience and understanding of managing residential and mixed-use property and estate management. Committed to providing a high standard of customer care with excellent customer facing skills Be a team player. A sound knowledge of various building construction forms and techniques for their repair and maintenance. An appreciation of the legislation framework pertaining to long leasehold residential and mixed-use management, both current and past, but most particularly an understanding of The Landlord and Tenant Acts 1985 & 1987 & The Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (CALRA). Good public relation and communication skills, orally and written, good telephone manner. Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels, e.g. freeholders, lessees, contractors, etc. Possess good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel, QUBE (formerly Estate Computer System (ECS)), email, etc. An ability to read, understand and apply relevant clauses within residential leases, particularly in respect of the various covenants pertaining to responsibilities for repair and maintenance.  Qualifications: IRPM qualified or part qualified or prepared to take the IRPM examinations.

Company Info Our clients are an established, leading and independent property consultancy with offices based in Brighton and Crawley, from which they comprehensively cover Sussex, Surrey and the South East region. They provide both commercial and residential estate agency, asset and property management and a range of valuation and property services. . Job Purpose Managing a portfolio of residential & mixed-use blocks and estates on behalf of our client’s Freehold customers, RMC’s and RTM Companies located along the South Coast of England and predominantly in or around Brighton Hours:  Monday to Friday 09:00 – 5:30 with 1 hr lunch break (37.5hrs)  In addition to be available for client’s meetings during evenings and weekends  To be on call (by telephone) for Saturday help desk cover approximately every 6 weeks, 9am- 1pm) Position summary Key responsibilities for this role include but not are not limited to:  To provide an efficient and effective service to landlords and long leaseholders, including contractual and financial management.  To develop and maintain a culture of good public relations and customer care.  To attend monthly department meetings and weekly Property Manager meetings and to present progress reports to the Head of Department on a fortnightly basis.  To prepare and issue service charge budgets to quarterly deadlines.  To review draft annual service accounts prior to issue to external accountants, to sign and issue finalised accounts to our client’s customers and leaseholders.  To carry out routine (normally six monthly) and emergency inspections of properties and prepare inspection reports for internal action and reference.  To ensure compliance requirements in respect to health and safety including fire risk are assessed as required appointing accredited professional where appropriate and to ensure actions are completed against assessed and required deadlines  To diagnose basic defects and put forward suitable remedies for repairs and to engage Surveyors/Structural Engineers to complete diagnostic investigations where appropriate.  To prepare basic long-term maintenance plans and to engage Surveyors to prepare more complex long-term capital expenditure plans.  To assist Administrators in handling enquiries from lessees relating to repairs, general service charge queries and all aspects of property management.  To read, understand and apply the requirements of leases pertaining to Residential & Mixed- Use Block Management, particularly in the identification and discharge of covenants as they apply to responsibilities for maintenance and repair.  To produce specifications for cyclical maintenance (e.g., Internal redecorations) and contract/term maintenance agreements (e.g. cleaning, gardening, lifts, entry phone systems), to draw up tender documents, review tenders and appoint contractors.  To administer S20 consultations in respect of qualifying major works.  To liaise with Major Works Co-ordinator, Building Surveyor, or other external Building Surveying resources in respect of Section 20 projects.  To draft and issue licences for alterations in consultation and at instruction of our clients customers  To actively promote referrals & cross-selling of services within PS&B.  To be motivated to generate income from services provided within the role and department and to promote and assist where possible in the acquisition of new business.  To liaise with the accounts department in respect of financial matters  To liaise with the insurance department in respect of insurance matters.  To attend meetings of lessees, AGMs, and Resident Association meetings.  To act as line manager for the appointment and management of on-site scheme managers and caretakers, both day and residential appointment  To provide management information for pre-contract enquiries to PS&B management/legal enquiries administrator. Candidate Requirements:  Good level of experience and understanding of managing residential and mixed-use property and estate management.  Committed to providing a high standard of customer care with excellent customer facing skills  Be a team player.  A sound knowledge of various building construction forms and techniques for their repair and maintenance.  An appreciation of the legislation framework pertaining to long leasehold residential and mixed-use management, both current and past, but most particularly an understanding of The Landlord and Tenant Acts 1985 & 1987 & The Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (CALRA).  Good public relation and communication skills, orally and written, good telephone manner.  Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels, e.g. freeholders, lessees, contractors, etc.  Possess good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel, QUBE (formerly Estate Computer System (ECS)), email, etc.  An ability to read, understand and apply relevant clauses within residential leases, particularly in respect of the various covenants pertaining to responsibilities for repair and maintenance.  Qualifications: o IRPM qualified or part qualified or prepared to take the IRPM examinations.

Are you a Property Accountant? Are you Part-Qualified? If so, please read further… Accountancy Action is currently recruiting for a Property Accountant for a business based in South West London. Candidates will be responsible for all aspects of property accounting, including VAT to rent collection. Main Duties: • All aspects of service charges including developing/issuing budgets to preparation of quarterly service charge accounts • Preparation of quarterly VAT returns • Assist with general budgeting and project analysis • Management accounts/statutory reporting • Supervision of junior members Candidates must be from the property industry, with a good understanding of commercial property leases. Please apply NOW should this be relevant to you! Due to the large numbers of responses we receive, despite our best efforts it is not possible to respond to every application. Therefore only short-listed candidates will be contacted for this particular role and if you haven’t heard from us within 7 days please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please feel free however to apply for further roles and we will certainly keep your details on file and contact you with suitable vacancies. Accountancy Action Ltd is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this vacancy