Assistant Property Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Assist with financial operations and reporting obligations, including Trial Balance and VAT reports.

• Contribute to the development and distribution of ad hoc reports for both internal and external stakeholders.

• Review and reconcile direct recoveries for tenants and landlords.

• Support financial operations during the mobilisation and demobilisation of property transactions.

• Address day-to-day inquiries from clients and occupiers.

• Execute accounting and administrative tasks for the property portfolio.

• Aid Property Accountants and Senior Property Accountants in service delivery.

• Monitor key performance indicators for the portfolio and promptly resolve any issues.

• Complete control account reconciliations and oversee funding levels.

• Adhere to company policies, accounting standards, and legislative regulations.

• Identify problematic areas and escalate concerns as needed.

• Act as a contact point for specific clients in managing the property portfolio.

• Collaborate with Surveyors, JLL Business Services finance teams, and other stakeholders.

• Participate in internal and external meetings as necessary.

• Maintain effective communication and working relationships with Property Accounting management and other internal teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficient in Excel, including the use of pivot tables, V-Lookups, X-Lookups, and similar formulas.

• Familiarity with MS Office applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.

• Capability to work collaboratively within a team.

• Flexibility to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and prioritize effectively.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet tight deadlines.

• Initiative to resolve day-to-day challenges independently.

• AAT Level 3 qualified or equivalent, with a desire for further study.

• Knowledge of client systems like Yardi, MRI, or Horizon is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Structured learning and training programs to facilitate ongoing development.

• Access to the company's private health scheme.

• Generous pension scheme.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Electric vehicle scheme.

• Fizz Benefits – access to coupons, vouchers, and discounts across numerous retailers.

• 25 days of Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays.

• Parental and flexible working arrangements.

• 6 months of paid paternity/maternity leave.

• Flexible benefits, including discounts for cycle-to-work and gym memberships.

• 2 paid volunteering days.

• Recognition, wellbeing, benefits, and remuneration through the Total Rewards programme.