Property Accountant

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Property Accountant to join our finance team in Wembley. You will be responsible for managing all accounting activities related to commercial property portfolios, ensuring accurate rent collection, lease administration, and compliance with tax regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Manage all property accounting activities, including rent collection and monitoring.
• Support lease administration and maintain accurate lease records.
• Perform bank reconciliations and prepare accounts up to trial balance.
• Administer VAT returns and ensure compliance with VAT regulations.
• Manage council rates and liaise with solicitors, local authorities, and housing associations.
• Monitor tenant accounts, rental agreements, and calculate commercial property charges.
• Handle insurance‑related accounting administration.
• Provide financial information and reporting support to directors.

Required profile

• Commercial property accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of landlord and tenant accounting.
• Experience with rental income accounting and lease agreements.
• VAT knowledge within a property environment.
• Ability to work independently in a standalone finance role.
• Strong bookkeeping, reconciliation and accounting skills.

Required skills

• VAT returns
• Bank reconciliations
• Lease administration
• Property accounting