Average Property Accountant salary in the UK

An exciting opportunity for a Commercial Property Accountant to join a growing, family-run business. This varied role offers autonomy, collaboration across teams, and the chance to take ownership of property finances and service charge accounting within a supportive environment. Client Details An exciting opportunity for a Commercial Property Accountant to join a well-established, family-run property business based in Weybridge, offering on-site parking. This varied role provides autonomy, collaboration across teams, and the chance to take ownership of property finances and service charge accounting within a supportive environment. Description The key responsibilities for the role of Commercial Property Accountant include: Managing commercial property finances and maintaining accurate lease records.Raising rent, service charge, utility, and insurance invoices and posting tenant receipts.Preparing completion statements for new leases and monthly rent pay-overs to landlords.Performing bank reconciliations and assisting with monthly and quarterly accounts.Collaborating on annual service charge budgets, preparing cashflows, and managing tenant communications.Preparing year-end service charge accounts for audit and liaising with auditors.Handling tenant queries and ensuring all financial data is accurate and up to date. Profile A successful Commercial Property Accountant should have: A minimum of 3 years' accounting experience, ideally including commercial service charges.Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with colleagues and tenants.Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage workloads independently.Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).A proactive, positive attitude with the ability to work to tight deadlines.Experience with sales and purchase ledger functions and full P&L and balance sheet reconciliations is desirable.A team player mindset, able to collaborate while taking ownership of responsibilities. Job Offer The role of Commercial Property Accountant offers a competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 per annum, plus: A full-time, permanent role with a well-established, family-run property business.A supportive and collaborative working environment with the opportunity to take ownership of commercial property finances.Comprehensive training and handover from the outgoing accountant.Career development opportunities within a growing property business.Convenient Weybridge location with on-site parking.Competitive salary and benefits reflective of experience.

Working in association with a privately-owned property Investment Company owning a unique portfolio of freehold office, residential, hotel, retail and leisure properties based in London, we are looking to find a talented, proactive Management Accountant to join their finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high performing business within one of the UK's most competitive markets. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this role will provide the successful candidate with a great opportunity to utilise and expand their knowledge. The position is full-time office based at their prestigious Canary Wharf location; they have a great work/life balance with a relaxed culture and genuine fixed 9-5.30pm hours.About the Role - Role OverviewPreparing management accounts from books of prime entry.Preparing accounting journals.Dealing with intercompany reconciliations.Assisting with year-end audit.Preparing / assisting with the preparation of bank covenant reports.Preparation of VAT returns.Proactively resolving queries.Providing ongoing support for the existing Finance team.Personal Qualities, Skills & AttributesA qualified / part-qualified accountant (at final level of studies at least)Accounting experience in a similar role / industry.Possess strong time management skills.Exposure to VAT treatment in property sector.Exposure to Service charge accounting.Possess good IT skills, including Excel (Advanced).Be able to work effectively as part of a team and under own initiative.Demonstrate very good written and verbal communication skills.Be punctual and work efficiently.

Working in association with a privately-owned property Investment Company owning a unique portfolio of freehold office, residential, hotel, retail and leisure properties based in London, we are looking to find a talented, proactive Management Accountant to join their finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high performing business within one of the UK's most competitive markets. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this role will provide the successful candidate with a great opportunity to utilise and expand their knowledge. The position is full-time office based at their prestigious Canary Wharf location; they have a great work/life balance with a relaxed culture and genuine but fixed 9-5.30pm hours.About the Role - Role OverviewPreparing management accounts from books of prime entry.Preparing accounting journals.Dealing with intercompany reconciliations.Assisting with year-end audit.Preparing / assisting with the preparation of bank covenant reports.Preparation of VAT returns.Proactively resolving queries.Providing ongoing support for the existing Finance team.Personal Qualities, Skills & AttributesA qualified / part-qualified accountant (at final level of studies at least)Accounting experience in a similar role / industry.Possess strong time management skills.Exposure to VAT treatment in property sector.Exposure to Service charge accounting.Possess good IT skills, including Excel (Advanced).Be able to work effectively as part of a team and under own initiative.Demonstrate very good written and verbal communication skills.Be punctual and work efficiently.