We’re looking for an Accounts Assistant to take charge of key day-to-day financial operations across property companies. You’ll be managing rent collections, reconciling accounts, producing month-end reports, and supporting the overall finance function — all within Xero.
This is a critical, hands-on role best suited to someone who’s organized, numerate, and confident working independently in a fast-paced, property-focused environment.
Work Hours:
⭐ Part-time
⭐ 30 hours / week
⭐ 9am – 5pm UK time (preferred availability)
Rate:
⭐ 5 GBP per hour
POTENTIAL TASKS
Rent & Income Management
- Track rental payments and reconcile against tenant records
- Chase arrears via email, phone, or recorded notes
- Flag missed or delayed payments and follow escalation protocols
Bank Reconciliation & Xero Management
- Record transactions and match entries in Xero
- Reconcile company bank accounts on a daily/weekly basis
- Maintain accuracy across ledgers and ensure timely data entry
Month-End & Reporting
- Generate P&L summaries and basic financial reports
- Help prepare monthly updates for the management team
- Assist with cash flow summaries and income projections
Admin & General Support
- Support document filing and invoice tracking
- Coordinate with internal teams on tenant-related payments
- Occasionally assist with other property-related finance admin tasks
SKILLS/EXPERIENCES REQUIRED
- Proven experience using Xero for bookkeeping or accounting
- Comfortable reconciling multiple bank accounts
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Fluent in English; capable of professional communication with tenants and colleagues
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Experience in property or lettings industry is a strong advantage
- Comfortable working with numbers and handling sensitive financial data
Preferred But Not Required:
- Familiarity with UK rental cycles or property management
- Experience supporting multiple business entities or accounts
- Background in finance for SMEs or family-run businesses
Personality & Work Style Fit:
- Detail-focused and methodical
- Proactive with excellent follow-through
- Reliable, responsive, and easy to work with
- Comfortable managing tasks that directly impact cash flow and operations
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
- Please apply only once. If you have already submitted an application form for another position, please do not submit another form. Any additional submissions will be automatically tagged as invalid.
- Our application will include submission of requirements and a few trial tasks. Please block off some time to prepare and complete these before starting the form. We recommend saving the URL to this page so you can come back when you’re ready.
- To ensure smooth communication, please download WhatsApp. It’s the primary tool many of our clients use, and we’ll also use it alongside email to reach out to you for potential client opportunities if you successfully pass this application. (Here's a quick tutorial on how to do this!)
- TIP: Read through the questions in the form first to know what you need to prepare before filling out the form. Please be on a PC or a laptop before proceeding with your application.
- Your minimum internet speed should be 10 mbps and your PC specs should be at least Intel Core i5 (or equivalent) and have 8GB RAM (at the minimum).
- DON’T HESITATE! No VA experience is required!
