Job Description
Job Title: Commercial Accounts Assistant
Location: The Meadows, Camberley (Hybrid 2 days from home)
Brand: LRG
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Contract Length: 15 Months
About Us:
LRG are an award-winning national property company, who are going through exciting periods of growth and offer tailored training and development programmes at all levels. With over 300 branches across England and Wales we have a reputation for perfection and delivering an outstanding customer experience. Investment in people is built into our culture, and there are opportunities for driven individuals to achieve their career aspirations within the company.
Key Responsibilities:
Commercial Accounts Management
Accurately record and allocate tenant and client receipts within the commercial accounts system (ReLeased)
Prepare landlord statements, financial reports, and other client accounting information as required
Process all client payments in accordance with LRG policies, procedures and banking mandates
Raise and issue invoices, including rent, service charges insurance recharges and other property related charges
Process and arrange payment of contractor and supplier invoices in a timely manner
Manage credit control activities, collecting rent and service charge arrears and maintaining regular communication with debtors to ensure prompt follow up of outstanding payments
Compliance & Finance Controls
Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns for landlords registered for VAT on service charge accounts
Administer Non-Resident Landlord Scheme returns and exemptions in line with HMRC requirements
Perform Monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies
Prepare annual Service Charge reconciliations and supporting schedules
Communication
Provide accounting support to the Commercial Property Management team as required
Respond professionally and efficiently to account-related queries from clients, tenants, contractors, and other stakeholders via telephone and email.
Liaise closely with Lettings and Block Management teams regarding shared clients, coordinating payment processing, reporting requirements, and account administration.
These duties may be subject to reasonable modifications at the discretion of the management.
What are we looking for:
Essential:
Previous experience in a property accounts, client accounts, finance, bookkeeping, or accounts administration role
Invoice processing
Credit Control procedures
Bank reconciliation
Excellent attention to detail with strong numerical skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with clients, tenants, and colleagues.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise workload effectively, and meet deadlines.
Desirable:
Previous experience within commercial property management
Knowledge of service charge accounting and annual service charge reconciliations.
Understanding of VAT accounting, including VAT on service charges.
Experience administering Non-Resident Landlord (NRL) Scheme requirements.
System knowledge of ReLeased or similar
Familiarity with multiple banking platforms
AAT qualification or studying towards an accounting qualification.
Knowledge of RICS professional standards and client money handling requirements
What we can offer you:
Proven track record for career growth and advancement within the company
Market leading training and ongoing professional development
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Benefits:
Competitive base salary
Quarterly and yearly awards
Salary sacrifice pension scheme
Generous Holiday allowance, increasing by 1 day per year based on service with the option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday per year
LRG are an equal opportunities employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated individual to our team who shares our commitment to excellence in the Real Estate Industry.
LRG does not engage the services of Recruitment agencies for the purpose of hiring. All job openings are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment team. We do not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate referral from Recruitment agencies, and any such submissions will not be considered.