Property Accountant (Permanent) - Dudley Up to £35,000 (depending on experience) 25 days holiday pension study support (ACCA/CIMA/AAT) Hybrid working - 4 days in the office, 1 at home Are you an ambitious and commercially minded accountant looking to take the next step in your career? We're looking for a Property Accountant to join our client's finance team on a permanent basis, based in their very modern, vibrant office. You'll be working with a diverse portfolio of industrial, residential, and residential property clients, working within an experienced Property Accounting team, and you'll be playing a key role in financial management, service charge control, and operational support. This is a great opportunity for someone who's detail-oriented, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is keen to develop their expertise in property finance. What You'll Be Doing as the Property Accountant Service Charge Management Prepare and collate service charge budgets in line with RICS guidelines, working closely with Asset and Property Managers. Monitor service charge recovery and explain any shortfalls as and when required Provide and produce Actual vs Budget analysis, supporting the finance team to manage spend within targets. Attend site meetings each month, to advise on property-related financials. Liaise with Asset and Property Managers to address and resolve tenant queries. Complete service charge year-end reconciliations within four months of year-end and coordinate with auditors where necessary. Oversee and manage sinking fund accounts.Monthly Management Accounts Review property income and expenditure. Post prepayments, accruals, and ensure purchase invoice accuracy via regular register reviews.Additional Responsibilities Spot opportunities to improve cost efficiency across the portfolio. Support credit control and collection efforts in partnership with relevant teams. Collaborate with Finance and Business Managers to build on internal financial specialisms.What We're Looking For Ability to understand and apply lease terms to ensure correct cost recovery. Confident communicator, able to work effectively with internal teams and external partners. Resilient and adaptable and being able to manage deadlines and balance multiple priorities. Proactive, solution-focused, and always looking for smarter ways of working. Flexible and eager to learn new systems and processes. Ideally some experience within the property sector in a finance-related role. Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel (advanced level desirable).Qualifications & Development Ideally AAT studier, or AAT Qualified, or ACCA/CIMA studying preferred Our client actively support professional development, including study support for accountancy qualifications for the right candidate.If you're ready to bring your finance skills to a fast-paced property environment and grow your career with a collaborative and forward-thinking team in Soho, we'd love to hear from you. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data