Part-time Accountant – Property

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the financial and accounting functions associated with the company’s managed property portfolio.

• Ensure precise accounting records for all managed properties and accurately document transactions in the accounting system.

• Administer service charge accounting, which includes the preparation, recording, and reconciliation of service charge transactions.

• Create monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management assessment.

• Process supplier invoices, validate supporting documentation, secure approvals, and categorize invoices to the appropriate property and cost category.

• Prepare and execute supplier payment runs in accordance with established company protocols.

• Conduct bank reconciliations and investigate as well as resolve any outstanding or unreconciled items.

• Reconcile supplier, general ledger, service charge, and other pertinent balance sheet accounts.

• Prepare and post accruals, prepayments, journals, and other month-end accounting adjustments.

• Assist in formulating annual service charge budgets for each managed property.

• Track property expenditures against approved budgets and generate variance analyses and explanations.

• Aid in year-end service charge reconciliations, financial schedules, and supporting documentation.

• Maintain well-organized financial records and provide documentation to external accountants, auditors, and professional advisers.

• Assist management with cash-flow monitoring, financial analysis, ad hoc reporting, and enhancements to accounting processes and internal controls.

• Collaborate closely with property managers and suppliers.

⛳️ Requirements

• A degree, diploma, or professional qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA, or an equivalent qualification, or progress toward a professional qualification is advantageous.

• Prior accounting experience, ideally within property management, real estate, facilities management, construction, or a related field.

• Experience in managing accounts across multiple properties or cost centres is a plus.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

• Familiarity with accounting or property management software is preferred.

• Strong numerical and analytical capabilities.

• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.

• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.

• Strong reconciliation and problem-solving abilities.

• Capability to manage multiple properties, accounts, and reporting deadlines.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with property managers and suppliers.

• Capacity to work independently as well as part of a team.

• High degree of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

• Availability Monday to Friday between 9am and 6pm UK (4 hours).

• Must have a personal computer or laptop.

• ADSL/FIBRE internet connection required.

• Headphones necessary for use with the company VOIP phone system.

• Anti-virus software must be installed.

• UPS/Back-up Battery required for load shedding (NON-NEGOTIABLE).

🏝️ Benefits

• Part-time employment.

• Remote working opportunity.

• Requirement for own computer or laptop.

• ADSL/FIBRE internet line necessary.

• Headphones required for the VOIP phone system.

• Must have anti-virus software installed.

• UPS/Back-up Battery for load shedding (NON-NEGOTIABLE).