Accounts Assistant (Property Management) – Southend
Southend-on-Sea | £28,000 | Mon–Fri, 9:00–18:00
A growing and well-established property management business in Southend is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their busy department. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to service charge accounting and develop within a specialist area of finance.
The Role:
You’ll support the finance and property teams with a mix of transactional and property accounting duties, including:
*Assisting with the preparation and reconciliation of service charge accounts
*Supporting service charge budgets and updating occupier/tenant details
*Bank reconciliations, invoice processing, and cash allocations
*Liaising with property managers to support portfolio requirements
*Sending statements to tenants/clients (monthly or quarterly)
*Assisting with rent, service charge and other property-related demands
*Supporting move-ins / move-outs and tenancy updates
*Helping reconcile utility and other direct costs for recharge
*Handling tenant, landlord, and supplier queries
*Supporting arrears chasing and general account maintenance
About You:
*Some experience in an Accounts / Finance role
*Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
*Good Excel skills and confidence using finance systems
*Organised, proactive, and able to manage your own workload
*Any exposure to property or service charges is a bonus (not essential)
What’s in it for you:
* £28,000 salary
* 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* On-site parking
* Clear opportunity to develop within property finance
* Supportive, down-to-earth team environment