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Senior Client Accountant - Real Estate. OUR CLIENT is a respected and long-standing name in the property sector. This national firm provides expert advisory services across residential and commercial real estate. With a strong reputation for excellence and continued expansion, they are now looking to appoint a Commercial Client Accountant to support their growing finance operations. THE ROLE: Key Responsibilities for the Client Accountant position include: Managing a portfolio of clients, properties, and leases. Maintaining accurate lease data and ensuring timely updates (rent reviews, renewals, assignments). Processing invoices and payments (rent, service charges, utilities), and reconciling ledgers. Preparing client statements, funding requests, and regular financial reports. Supporting service charge budgeting, forecasting, and year-end reconciliations. Handling bank reconciliations, cash allocations, and prepare client payovers. Monitoring arrears and collaborating with credit control, tenants, and property managers. Preparing VAT returns and reconciling VAT, including service charge-related VAT. Assisting with audits and supporting process improvements and ad hoc reporting. Liaising with surveyors, clients, suppliers, tenants, and auditors as required. THE PERSON'S REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CLIENT ACCOUNTANT: Minimum 3 years' experience in property or client accounting. Strong knowledge of service charge and lease accounting. Proficient with property management systems. Confident user of Excel (formulas, pivot tables, lookups). BENEFITS: Hybrid work model (4 in office 1 at home). Flexi start/finish times. 25 days holiday. 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

Management Accountant Tunbridge Wells / Hybrid Working Part-Time £45,000 - £55,000 (FTE) Grifo Group is a dynamic and growing group of companies operating across Build-to-Rent, property development, and construction. The Group is commercially active and expanding, offering a varied and hands-on finance role across multiple entities. You will join a small, collaborative Finance team, reporting directly to the Finance Director and line managing a Finance Officer. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys autonomy, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is confident working across multiple legal entities. What s in it for you? Permanent part-time position (25 hours per week across 5 days, Monday Friday) Hybrid working (up to 2 days per week from home) 25 days holiday + public holidays, increasing by 1 day per year of service (capped at 30 days + PH) Free parking at Head Office Free annual eye tests + £50 contribution towards glasses Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making Varied, commercially focused role across multiple business streams Are you the right person for the job? Essential skills & experience: Fully or part-qualified ACCA or CIMA Strong management accounting experience Experience working across multiple legal entities Confidence operating within a small, hands-on finance team Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail Desirable: Experience in construction, property development, or Build-to-Rent / rental sectors Experience supervising or mentoring junior finance staff Familiarity with project-based accounting environments What will your role look like? Key responsibilities include: Producing accurate and timely monthly management accounts across all group entities Preparing budget variance analyses (BVAs), KPIs, and supporting schedules Completing monthly balance sheet and income statement reconciliations Managing month-end processes, including intercompany recharges, management fees, void loss, deferred rent, accruals, prepayments, and depreciation Supporting budgeting and forecasting across the Group Managing daily cashflow reporting and supporting short- and medium-term forecasting Preparing and submitting Group VAT returns, including Construction VAT Overseeing supplier and operational payments, ensuring robust financial control Managing purchase and sales ledger oversight, including correct VAT and CIS treatment Line managing and supporting the Finance Officer Assisting with year-end processes and liaising with external advisers Providing ad hoc financial analysis and project support to the Finance Director This is a hands-on role with real ownership, requiring strong technical ability combined with commercial awareness and attention to detail. If you are a commercially minded Management Accountant seeking a flexible, part-time position within a growing property and development group, we would welcome your application. Your data will be handled in line with GDPR

Your new company I am currently working with a Property company, specialising in Residential and Commercial Property, who are looking to hire a Property Accountant. In this role, you will work closely with the Property Managers and Directors. It's a great opportunity to add value and be exposed to senior management. Your new role You will play a key role in supporting the Directors and Property Management team. Your responsibilities will include: Overseeing daily processing of rent and service charge receipts Managing bank reconciliations and resolving reconciling items Completing and submitting VAT calculations and returns Managing service charge accounts and annual reporting Monthly/quarterly management and board reports Liaising with operational staff and providing financial information What you'll need to succeed You'll be a recently qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with property experience. Ideally you will be practice trained with both accounts preparation and property client experience or have industry experience within the property sector. What you'll get in return A competitive salary of 55,000 - 65,000. You'll join a collaborative team and gain exposure to the senior finance team. You'll have the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic and collaborative financial environment. 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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

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