Property Accountant (Service Charge Accounts) - 12 month FTC
| Posting date: | 02 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £45,000 to £50,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 9.5% pension (non-contributory) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 September 2025 |
| Location: | London, London, ec2v 6db |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4720683_1756828879 |
Summary
Your new company
A leading UK property investment and development business with a prestigious commercial portfolio is looking for a Property Accountant to join their finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a high-performing finance function at the heart of the commercial real estate sector.
Your new role
As a Property Accountant, you will be responsible for the financial management of a portfolio of commercial properties. Your core focus will be on:
- Preparing service charge year-end accounts and ensuring timely reconciliations
- Supporting the production of annual service charge budgets
- Performing bank and cash reconciliations
- Maintaining and reconciling control accounts
- Managing the tenant ledger, including allocations, adjustments, and resolving discrepancies
- Supporting internal reporting and liaising with property and asset management teams
- You'll be working closely with stakeholders across the business, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance across the portfolio.
What you'll need to succeed
- Proven experience in property accounting, ideally within a commercial real estate environment
- Strong understanding of service charge accounting and year-end processes
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Strong Excel skills; experience with QUBE is desirable but not essential
- A proactive, collaborative approach and strong communication skills
What you'll get in return
- The opportunity to work with a prestigious property company on a high-profile commercial portfolio
- A collaborative and supportive team environment
- Hybrid working model with flexibility
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Exposure to complex and rewarding accounting challenges
What you need to do now
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