We're The Restaurant Group (TRG for short) and we're one of the UK's biggest hospitality businesses. Were a significant player in the UK casual dining market, operating a number of renowned restaurants and pubs including Wagamama, Barburrito and Brunning & Price
We are seeking a detail-focused individual specialising in property-related payments, specifically rent, service charge, insurance premiums, and business rates. The role involves managing creditor and debtor balances related to property, statement reconciliation, and proactive communication with management agents, landlords, and internal teams to ensure smooth invoice processing and timely payments.
Overview of responsibilities:
* Process, verify, and reconcile invoices related to rent, service charge, insurance premiums, and business rates accurately and efficiently.
* Maintain and update landlord accounts, ensuring payments are allocated correctly and any discrepancies are promptly resolved
* Maintain and manage property creditor and debtor balances, ensuring accurate and up-to-date financial records.
* Perform regular statement reconciliations for landlords and management agents, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
* Proactively chase management agents and landlords for outstanding invoices and supporting documentation to ensure timely processing.
* Liaise closely with the internal property team, external advisors, management agents, and landlords to resolve invoice queries and payment issues.
* Prepare and execute payment runs, ensuring payments are made within agreed terms and conditions.
* Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all property-related financial transactions for audit and reporting purposes.
* Assist with month-end and year-end financial processes, including preparing reports related to property debit balances.
* Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant legal/regulatory requirements concerning property-related payments.
* Support continuous process improvements within the accounts payable function to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Knowledge, Skills and abilities required:
* Proven experience in accounts payable, ideally within property management, real estate, or facilities management.
* Specific knowledge of rent payments, service charge accounting, insurance premium handling, and business rates.
* Experience in statement reconciliation and resolving discrepancies.
* Strong communication skills, with experience liaising with management agents, landlords, internal teams, and external advisors.
* Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy in financial processing.
* Ability to prioritize workload effectively and work under tight deadlines.
* Accounting or finance qualification (or working towards one) preferred but not essential.
* Knowledge of Microsoft Excel (basic formulas, data entry, etc.)
Personal Attributes:
* Proactive and able to take initiative in chasing outstanding invoices and resolving issues.
* Reliable and discreet with confidential financial information.
* Strong team player with the ability to work independently.
* Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
What We Offer:
* competitive salary + 20% bonus potential
* hybrid working
* modern offices + culture to be proud of
* £200 monthly wagamama food allowance — enjoy all your favourite dishes on us
* private healthcare
* 3% pension contribution
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays — plenty of time to relax and recharge
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o further discounts across retail, hospitality & leisure — perks that make life sweeter
If you're experienced in property-related accounts payable and enjoy working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to ensure financial accuracy and efficiency, we'd love to hear from you