Property Accounts Assistant

Property Accounts Assistant/ Receivership Administrator

• Annual Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (DOE)
• Location:
  
  Epsom, parking available on site.
• Job Type: Full-time, 100% office based and then hybrid after probation.

We are seeking a Property Accounts Assistant/ Receivership Administrator to join a well-established residential property management company. This role is ideal for an organised and motivated individual who thrives in managing residential properties that enter receivership. The position offers a structured career path, hybrid working options post-probation, and a supportive team environment.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Support the fast and efficient handling of properties that have entered receivership, ensuring a speedy resolution for all parties involved.
• Assist in stabilising newly-appointed assets, including reviewing existing management arrangements and identifying urgent actions.
• Coordinate day-to-day management of affected buildings.
• Support administration of service charges, documentation, reporting, and general estate oversight, working in line with industry standards.
• Help ensure properties are maintained to preserve or enhance value during receivership.
• Prepare financial updates, compliance documents, and information requested by lenders or insolvency practitioners.
• Act as a key point of contact, providing updates to internal teams, external receivers, leaseholders, contractors, and lenders.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure clear, professional communication throughout the receivership process.
• Prepare supplier invoices, process rents, and statements for properties at auction.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with good attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management ability.
• Confidence working with numbers, documents, and financial information.
• A proactive, solutions-focused attitude.
• Ability to prioritise in a fast-moving environment.
• Previous experience in receivership, block/estate management, property administration, or finance is preferred.
• Knowledge of service charges or residential property processes is advantageous.

Benefits:

• Private health insurance with AXA after 6-month probation.
• Pension - 4% employer contribution.
• Free parking.
• Hybrid working available after successful probation.
• 20 days holiday, rising to 25 after 5 years.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected property management business with a supportive team culture and long-term career prospects. The role offers stability, variety, and the chance to develop expertise within a specialist receivership environment-all while enjoying excellent benefits and hybrid working options after probation.