Portfolio Accountant - 12 Month FTC

Odevo

3d • Remote

About The Position

Rendall & Rittner is hiring a Portfolio Accountant on a 12-month fixed-term contract to take ownership of a designated portfolio and manage it confidently while developing experience in residential property accounting. The role is responsible for maintaining accurate and reliable accounting records across a portfolio of properties, delivering financial reporting and year-end work, and maintaining strong financial controls. The portfolio is intended to remain manageable, supporting high-quality service, financial accuracy and strong stakeholder relationships.

The role involves balancing reporting quality, compliance and deadlines while making sound decisions and working effectively with internal stakeholders, auditors and property teams. The successful candidate will manage the portfolio, identify issues early, maintain controls and improve standards. The position is home-based with portfolio travel, and the job description also describes the working environment as hybrid. The employer offers a competitive salary aligned to experience.

Requirements

• Proven experience working within portfolio or property accounting.
• Confidence handling reporting cycles and reconciliations.
• Understanding of financial controls and accounting best practice.
• Clear and professional communication with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
• Strong analysis and problem-solving capability.
• Must be eligible to live and work in the UK; documentary evidence of eligibility is required.

Nice To Haves

• Full or part accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA or AAT), or qualified by experience.
• Experience within the property industry.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Knowledge of accounting systems; Propman is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts, including allocation of costs.
• Organise audits, post journals and respond to queries.
• Prepare trial balances and management reporting.
• Approve draft accounts and liaise with boards and property managers.
• Prepare budget templates and upload them onto systems.
• Review handover information and set up new clients.
• Monitor cashflow and manage outstanding creditors.
• Prepare VAT returns where applicable.
• Prepare and control void service charges.
• Maintain accurate, compliant and well-maintained portfolio records.
• Manage reporting cycles, reconciliations, financial controls and deadlines.
• Spot issues early, maintain controls and improve standards.
• Manage time and priorities effectively.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus.
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life assurance.
• Enhanced family leave.
• Fully funded training and professional development.
• Paid sabbaticals as a loyalty reward.
• Pension scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Discounts across travel, retail, fitness and entertainment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed