Share this vacancy: Ref21699LocationHybrid - Rendall & Rittner - Home Based / London - 13B St George Wharf, London, SW8 2LEEmployment typeFull-TimeWorking patternMonday to Friday 0900 – 1730SalaryCompetitiveDepartmentPortfolio AccountsRegionCentral LondonClosing date30/05/2026Description
Senior Portfolio Accountant
Rendall & Rittner
£Competitive, aligned to experience | Hybrid (2 days per week in office - 13B St George Wharf, London SW8 2LE
ROLE OVERVIEW
We need a Senior Portfolio Accountant who can take full ownership of a portfolio and manage it confidently, delivering accurate, audit-ready accounts while supporting the development of others in the team.
You’ll be responsible for a varied portfolio of residential developments, acting as the key contact for financial reporting, audits and client-facing finance matters.
The role is designed to balance technical delivery with ownership and influence, allowing you to focus on quality, consistency and continuous improvement.
ROLE EXPECTATIONS
This is a high-responsibility role that requires strong technical knowledge, attention to detail and sound judgement.
You will need to balance accuracy, deadlines and stakeholder expectations at the same time and be comfortable taking ownership of audits, reporting and financial processes rather than escalating them.
You will be expected to run your portfolio, ensuring accounts are audit-ready, issues are identified early and standards continue to improve, not just maintained.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
You’ll be successful in this role if:
Your accounts are accurate, compliant and consistently audit-ready
Audits are delivered smoothly with strong stakeholder engagement
Property Managers and clients trust your financial expertise and judgement
Processes are efficient, controlled and continuously improving
Junior team members are supported and developing under your guidance
HOW YOU’LL SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIME
Most weeks, you’ll be:
Preparing year-end service charge accounts, including adjustments and reallocations
Producing profit & loss, balance sheet and supporting reports for audit
Leading the audit process, working directly with external auditors and stakeholders
Reviewing and approving draft accounts with Property Managers and client boards
Preparing and managing budgets, forecasts and service charge demands
Responding to financial queries from clients and leaseholders
Monitoring cash flow, creditors and financial performance
Supporting new client onboarding and system set-up
Providing guidance, oversight and mentoring to junior accountants
You’ll work in a hybrid environment, trusted to manage your time, deadlines and priorities effectively.
WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR
This role suits someone who:
Has strong experience in residential or service charge accounting
Is confident managing audits, reporting and stakeholder relationships
Understands the importance of accuracy, compliance and financial control
Communicates clearly and professionally with both financial and non-financial stakeholders
Takes pride in delivering a high-quality, reliable and consistent service
EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS
Accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, AAT), part-qualified or qualified by experience
Strong experience in a portfolio or service charge accounting role
Advanced Excel skills
Experience preparing complex financial reports, budgets and forecasts
Familiarity with property accounting systems (. Propman)
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive salary, aligned to experience
Discretionary bonus
Hybrid working
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Private medical insurance, life assurance and enhanced family leave
Fully funded training and professional development
Paid sabbaticals as a loyalty reward
Pension scheme and employee assistance programme
Discounts across travel, retail, fitness and entertainment
ABOUT RENDALL & RITTNER
Rendall & Rittner is one of the UK’s most established and highly accredited residential leasehold property management companies, managing over 90,000 homes nationwide. Founded in 1990 on the belief that property management should be more professional, transparent and customer-focused, those principles still drive how we operate today as a founding partner of Odevo.
We are people-led and technology-enabled, investing heavily in our teams, systems and continuous improvement. Our standards are recognised through Investors in People Platinum, regulation by RICS and the FCA, and multiple industry awards, including Property Manager of the Year and Managing Agent of the Year.
HOW WE HIRE
Initial conversation with our talent team
Interview focused on experience, judgement and approach
We aim to complete the process within two to three weeks and communicate clearly throughout.
INTERESTED?
Apply with your CV.