Property Accounts Officer - Connections The Recruitment Specialists : Job Details

We are looking for an experienced Senior Office Manager / Financial Controller to join a lettings/property team on a temporary basis. This role combines operational, financial and compliance responsibilities, with a strong emphasis on accurate rent receipting and ensuring the branch runs smoothly and efficiently.Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of rent receipting for 450–750 properties, including allocating payments, chasing arrears, paying landlords and deducting supplier invoices
• Prepare and verify monthly financial reports
• Oversee tenancy setups, ensuring compliance with AML checks and accurate system entries
• Support the Lettings Director and broader branch operations
• Maintain accurate system records and implement checks and balances for landlord and tenant processes

Experience and Skills:

• Strong lettings/property background essential
• Proven experience handling rent receipting and arrears management
• Previous office management or financial controller experience highly desirable
• Confident, proactive, and able to work independently
• Comfortable working under a decisive, no-nonsense leadership style
• Professional attitude and attention to detail