Are you an experienced Rent Accountant looking for your next opportunity? We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive individual to provide rent accounting and management support to Bidwells’ Rural Estate Management team. In this role, you will play a key role in delivering managing agent services across a significant and diverse rural estate portfolio, ensuring rent income, tenant payments and expenditure are processed accurately, efficiently and in line with contractual requirements. This position is central to effective financial reporting and high-quality service delivery, working closely with the Senior Rent Accountant and wider estate management teams. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the management of a large and diverse rural estate portfolio, spanning tens of thousands of acres across multiple locations. The work goes beyond core financial administration, contributing to the successful day-to-day management of the estate, building strong relationships with tenants, communities and stakeholders and supporting the long-term stewardship of rural assets. We are looking for someone to join us around the beginning of July 2026, with the role based in either our Inverness or Perth office. What you’ll be doing Preparing and issuing accurate rent demands in line with agreed timetables Processing tenant receipts, managing allocations and completing regular bank reconciliations Maintaining accurate financial and property records within the property management system whilst updating data in line with lease events Supporting arrears management, including reporting, payment plans and related correspondence Assisting with monthly financial reporting, including rent rolls, aged debtors and income summaries Supporting purchase-to-pay processes, including supplier setup, invoice processing and payment in line with policies and delegated authority levels Assisting with VAT, CIS and wider compliance requirements Supporting the co-ordination of lease events and statutory compliance activities (e.g. EICRs, gas safety, insurance), ensuring records are accurate and up to date Monitoring supplier performance, payment activity and compliance with financial controls, KPIs and audit requirements Providing support during audits, including preparation of documentation and supporting schedules Responding to tenant, supplier and internal queries in a professional and timely manner Collaborating with surveyors, managing agents and finance teams to support effective estate management and reporting Ensuring adherence to data protection, confidentiality and record-keeping standards About You Essential Previous experience in an accounting, rent administration or finance support role Strong numerical ability with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail Confident IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and financial or property management systems Well-organised and methodical, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple deadlines effectively Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and proactive approach Desirable Experience within a property, estate management or managing agent environment Exposure to rent accounting, service charges or public sector finance Currently studying towards, or an interest in pursuing an accounting qualification Why Bidwells? We’re a different kind of business. Whilst we’re a major player in the property sector, Bidwells remains a privately-owned, independent Partnership, with an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture. We give our people autonomy and take the time to listen. As a certified B Corporation (B-Corp), we are dedicated to using our business as a force for good, driving innovation and creating long-term value for our clients, communities and the environment. What’s in it for you Competitive Salary: We recognise and reward talent with generous salary and group bonus scheme. As a Real Living Wage employer, we’re committed to fair pay that reflects the true cost of living. Comprehensive Benefits: including up to 8% matched pension, 28 days holiday ( bank holidays) as a minimum, along with your birthday off work, a wellness day, paid sabbaticals, private medical cover, medicash plan, lifestyle discounts and perks, and more. Professional Development: Continuous learning, study support and promotion opportunities. Innovative Culture: Be part of a forward-thinking team at the forefront of industry trends. Family Friendly: We offer enhanced family leave policies to support individuals close to you. Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and offer agile working to support it. Bidwells is dedicated to fostering a truly inclusive culture of belonging, where everyone can thrive and succeed as their true and authentic selves at every level. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief. Flexible working requests are considered from day one. Recruitment agencies: Bidwells only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and that agency has been contacted and directed by a member of our Talent Acquisition Team to work on a specific vacancy. We do not pay agency fees when speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to Bidwells or any of our employees other than via our Applicant Tracking System and through our recruitment process. If this is not adhered to, agency fees will not be paid. Submission of any unsolicited CVs or proposals to Bidwells will be deemed evidence of full and unlimited acceptance of this approach.