Residential Client Accountant (6-12 month FTC)
Posted Today by CBRE UK
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Residential Client Accountant will assist the Head of Resi Client Accounts and Client Accountant in managing the Residential Accounts department, including tasks such as processing rents, paying suppliers, and handling tenant deposits. The role requires strong organizational and customer service skills, as well as the ability to work under pressure and meet KPIs. Previous experience with Reapit and in the property sector is desirable. The position is based in London and is offered as a fixed-term contract for 6-12 months.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Head of Resi Client Accounts and Client Accountant in the day-to-day running of the Residential Accounts department.
- Receive rents, pay suppliers and landlords through Reapit, and produce statements and remittance advices.
- Refund tenant deposits and chase rent arrears, reporting back to clients accordingly.
- Problem solve account queries from tenants, landlords, and suppliers.
- Ensure all KPIs are met.
- Use the accountancy functions in Reapit unaided.
- Perform other administration and ad-hoc duties as necessary.
Key Skills:
- Ability to build and maintain client relationships.
- Previous experience using Reapit is desirable.
- Previous experience working within the property sector is advantageous.
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Attention to detail is essential.
- Self-starter, proactive at managing workload, and willing to help others.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Competent working with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, etc.).
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
What You'll Do
- Assist the Head of Resi Client Accounts and Client Accountant in the day to day running of the Residential Accounts department
- Receiving rents, paying suppliers and Landlords through Reapit, producing statements and remittance advices
- Refunding Tenant deposits
- Chasing rent arrears and reporting back to clients accordingly
- Problem solving account queries when received from Tenant, Landlord and Suppliers
- Ensure all KPIs are met
- Using the accountancy functions in Reapit unaided
- Other administration and adhoc duties where necessary
What You'll Need
- Be able to build and maintain client relationships
- Previous experience using Reapit is desirable
- Previous experience working within the property sector would be advantageous
- Must be able to work to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Attention to detail is essential
- A self-starter, proactive at managing the workload, but also willing to help others
- Strong organisational skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Competent working with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, etc.)
Why CBRE
When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.
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