Description
Location: Richmond, Surrey, TW10
Salary: £55,000 to £60,000 pro rata (depending on experience)
Job type: Permanent, part-time (24-32 hours per week/ 0.6 - 0.8 FTE)
Courtlands is a prestigious, privately owned residential estate in Richmond, Surrey. Set across 11 acres of landscaped grounds, it includes 11 buildings of apartments, as well as a portfolio of rental properties. The estate is managed by a dedicated on-site team and overseen by a Board of Directors appointed by leaseholders.
We are now seeking an experienced and detail-orientated Accountant to manage the estate’s financial operations and provide high-quality management reporting. This is a part-time, on-site role (3–4 days per week) within a small, friendly and professional office environment.
About the role:
Reporting to the Company Secretary, the Accountant will play a key role in maintaining robust financial records and effective financial controls across the estate.
Responsibilities include:
* Managing day-to-day accounting operations using SAGE 50 Cloud Accounts to trial balance.
* Preparing quarterly management accounts and assisting with management commentary.
* Supporting the annual budgeting process and monitoring expenditure.
* Liaising with auditors and preparing working papers for annual accounts and service charge statements.
* Coordinating twice-yearly service charge billing and debtor management.
* Working with payroll providers to ensure accurate and timely salary payments.
* Supporting the Company Secretary and Finance Committee with ad-hoc financial analysis, reports, and projects.
You will attend Finance Committee meetings (approximately four times per year) and play an integral role in ensuring the estate’s finances are well-managed, transparent and compliant.
About you:
We are looking for a part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with experience in management accounting and bookkeeping. You will combine strong technical accounting skills with a methodical approach and a keen eye for detail.
You’ll also bring:
* Experience working in smaller businesses.
* Accounting software experience with Sage and operating knowledge of other accounting systems.
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel).
* Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills.
* The ability to work independently and as part of a small, close-knit team.
* Key personal values of integrity and reliability.
You’ll thrive in a professional, well-organised environment where accuracy and accountability are valued, and where you can take ownership of your work within a supportive and collaborative team.
What we can offer:
* Competitive salary (£55,000 to £60,000 pro rata).
* 26 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
* On-site parking and pleasant working surroundings.
* Supportive and friendly colleagues in a small, hard-working team.
If you’re a thoughtful, organised accountant looking for a meaningful part-time role and the opportunity to help ensure the smooth financial running of one of Richmond’s most distinguished residential communities, please apply today!
Courtlands Estate is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone is treated with respect. We value diversity of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and we encourage applications from all communities.
Closing date: Friday 21st November