Accounts Admin (Property)

Hitchin, SG5 (office based) - Up to £28,000 per annum - Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm

Are you an experienced Accounts Administrator with a background in the property sector? We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation in Hitchin for a detail-oriented and proactive individual to join their busy finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a close-knit, supportive team in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, efficiency and sector-specific knowledge are key. You’ll be responsible for a range of accounting duties, supporting the day-to-day operations of the client accounts function and playing a vital role in financial reporting and administration.

Important: Due to the nature of this fully office-based role, only applicants who live within a 20–30 minute commute of Hitchin (SG5) will be considered. Previous experience in property management accounting is essential.

Accounts Admin (Property) – Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out daily bank reconciliations across multiple client accounts
• Uploading rent payments, invoices and receipts to internal systems
• Investigating and resolving queries from landlords and clients
• Producing and updating Debtors Reports; following up on unpaid invoices
• Assisting with payment runs, refunds and deposit releases
• Issuing and re-issuing invoices and credit notes in coordination with colleagues
• General accounts administration including banking and filing
• Supporting credit control and arrears management 

Accounts Admin (Property) - Skills and Experience Required

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in accounting or bookkeeping
• Solid understanding of property sector accounting and client accounts
• Strong working knowledge of accounts receivable/payable and reconciliations
• Proficiency in Excel, including good data entry skills and use of formulas
• Organised, efficient, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Clear and confident communication skills with a problem-solving approach
• Familiarity with property software systems such as Vebra Alto is desirable

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £28,000 per annum
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Full-time hours – Monday to Friday
• Opportunity to build on your property finance expertise
• Long-term development in a stable and respected business

If you meet the criteria, live locally to Hitchin, and are looking to join a welcoming team where your property accounts experience will be truly valued – we’d love to hear from you.

Thank you for your application.
Please note Lawrence Dean Recruitment is acting as an employment agency & business.

Due to the high number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to all applications individually. If you have not been contacted within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, but we may contact you about other opportunities in the future.

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