Portfolio Accountant

Portfolio Accountant at Rendall & Rittner

Are you an experienced accountant looking for an exciting new challenge in a dynamic industry? Look no further – Rendall & Rittner, an award-winning leader in residential leasehold property management, is looking for a talented Portfolio Accountant to join their growing team.

This role is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract (FTC).

Location & Working Hours

This position is home-based, managing a London Portfolio, with occasional attendance required at the London office. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:30.

Why Choose Rendall & Rittner?

• Award-Winning Reputation: Be part of a company celebrated for its excellence in property management.
• Career Growth: We’re committed to your professional development with fully funded training programs.
• Amazing Perks: Exclusive discounts on travel, shopping, dining, fitness, and more!
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary with the potential for discretionary bonuses.
• Health & Well-being: Private medical insurance, life assurance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, and more!
• Generous Time Off: 25 days of holiday plus national holidays and paid sabbaticals.
• Team Spirit: A collaborative, supportive environment where you’re valued as part of the team.
• Pension Plan & Employee Support: Access our pension scheme and Employee Assistance Programs for financial, family, and work-related support.

Key Responsibilities of a Portfolio Accountant

• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of accounting records for designated portfolios, preferably within the property sector.
• Manage and mentor staff, providing support to senior management.
• Utilize good knowledge of accounting systems (Propman software desirable) and advanced MS Excel skills.
• Prepare year-end accounts, re-allocation of costs, and conduct all-round experience in forming, reviewing, and preparing variances.
• Oversee the audit process and liaise effectively with external auditors.
• Prepare profit and loss and balance reports, along with other associated reports for auditors.
• Monitor cash flow and manage outstanding creditors.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to understand, interpret, and prepare complex reports and plans (financial reporting, budgeting, work scheduling, workload allocation, performance planning).
• Manage surplus and deficit charges on lessee accounts and handle service charge demands.
• Apply strong property management experience and adept knowledge around service charge, working independently in the role.
• Exhibit an analytical mind with excellent attention to detail.
• Possess experience working with statutory accounts filed at Companies House and Inland Revenue.

About Rendall & Rittner

Look us up on LinkedIn for more information or visit our website for a list of our current opportunities. If you just want to have a chat to find out more, give our recruitment team a call who are always happy to help and provide further details (020 7702 0701) – please quote the Ref number below.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK, without restrictions. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from all candidates. *following a qualifying period

Key skills/competency

• Accounting Record Integrity
• Property Sector Accounting
• Staff Mentoring
• MS Excel Advanced
• Propman Software
• Year-End Accounts
• Audit Process Management
• Financial Reporting
• Cash Flow Management
• Service Charge Accounting