Skills

Communication Attention to detail Accounting Recruitment

Job Specifications

Accounts Assistant - Lettings

Location: Greenwich Peninsula, London

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (pro-rata for 3 days per week)

Contract: Part-time, 3 days per week, 6-month fixed-term contract

Highlights:

Part-time role with flexible working hours available to accommodate childcare commitments
Gain hands-on experience in residential lettings accounting within a landmark £8.4bn regeneration project transforming 150 acres of London waterfront
Strong potential for permanent placement following the initial 6-month contract period

About the opportunity

A prominent property developer responsible for delivering Greenwich Peninsula-one of London's most ambitious regeneration projects-is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team on a part-time basis. This role offers a genuine entry point into lettings accounting for experienced administrators or an opportunity for those with lettings accounts experience to contribute to a major urban development.

The position sits within a collaborative finance function that manages accounting processes across multiple entities within the organisation. You'll work alongside a supportive team that values rigorous work whilst maintaining a welcoming and inclusive culture.

What makes the role exceptional

This part-time position provides real flexibility, with working hours designed to fit around personal commitments such as childcare. You'll be office-based for three days per week, allowing you to balance professional development with family responsibilities.

The role offers exposure to a high-volume lettings portfolio within a unique regeneration setting where 5,000 residents already call home, with 17,500+ homes under development. You'll gain valuable experience working with Qube SLM software and managing the full cycle of lettings accounting and administration.

With strong prospects for permanent conversion after the initial 6-month period, this role represents a genuine opportunity to establish yourself within a finance team committed to long-term growth and exceptional service delivery.

Key responsibilities

Registering new tenant deposits with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) and verifying certificates
Raising ad-hoc charges in Qube SLM for services including MVHR, EPC, EICR and statements
Assisting with tenancy renewals and administering associated lease charges
Processing high-volume supplier invoices including ground rent, service charges and utilities
Posting and reconciling daily rent receipts and managing fund movements
Responding to landlord queries regarding statements, charges and account issues
Administering tenancy terminations and raising check-out fee charges
Managing rent arrears processes including issuing letters and following up with landlords

Requirements

Experience in residential lettings accounting or lettings administration/coordinator roles
Familiarity with lettings software, ideally Qube SLM or similar platforms
Excellent attention to detail with proven accuracy in financial tasks
Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise and manage workload independently
Comfortable handling large volumes of data and working to deadlines
Professional written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter who can work with minimal supervision once trained

Rewards and benefits

Part-time working pattern (3 days per week) with office-based attendance
Flexible hours available to accommodate childcare and personal commitments
Opportunity to work on a landmark London regeneration project
Collaborative team environment that values quality feedback and support
Strong potential for permanent employment following 6-month contract
ASAP start date available for immediate opportunity

We are an equal opportunities recruiter, valuing diversity and inclusion and welcoming applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background.

To apply for this Assistant Accountant position, please contact Deverellsmith Consultants who are managing this recruitment process on behalf of the developer.

About the Company

In 2022 we placed 7th on 'The UK's 100 Best Small companies to work for', we also placed 7th on 'The UK's top recruitment companies to work for' AND 3rd on 'The Best small companies to work for in London" We are deverellsmith: a global recruitment firm who operate across the full property lifecycle and have been leading the charge since 2006. We work with small agencies to world-renowned businesses, from housing developers to property managers and investors. We support the evolution of hiring strategies and internal cap... Know more