We are recruiting for a Property Finance Assistant supporting the financial operations of property management or housing, focusing on rent accounting, invoicing, and financial reporting.
Here's a detailed breakdown of the typical responsibilities, skills, and qualifications for this role:

Rent and Service Charge Accounting
• Process rental income and service charge invoices
• Post payments from tenants and reconcile accounts
• Liaise with local authorities regarding housing benefit and Universal Credit remittances

Purchase Ledger & Payments
• Register supplier invoices with correct coding and authorisation
• Prepare BACS and cheque payments
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
• Banking & Reconciliations
• Post and reconcile bank transactions
• Manage petty cash and company credit card reconciliations
• Investigate anomalies in bank statements

Debt Management
• Monitor and chase outstanding rent or service charge arrears
• Produce monthly debtors reports and highlight problem accounts

General Finance Support
• Assist with month-end and year-end processes
• Respond to finance-related queries from tenants and staff
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems

🛠️ Essential Skills & Qualifications
• Technical Skills
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, Webexpenses, Xero)
• Strong Excel and data entry skills
• Understanding of bookkeeping
• Soft Skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Qualifications
• AAT Level 2 or 3 (or working towards)
• Experience in housing, property, or finance sectors is often preferred

The role is based in the office 5 days per week, our client does facilitate a lot within apartments and numeorus flats and high rised buildings, so there is a lot of service charge managementt required.

Great opportunity to grow and work with a fabulous team in Sheffield.

WE look forward to receiving your CV and taking your application further