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The organisation You'll join a small property business offering broad exposure across several real estate investment and development companies. The role provides part-time flexibility and the opportunity to develop as your responsibilities grow. The role and responsibilities Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, the Property Finance and Operations Assistant will: Raise rent and service charge demands and manage credit control. Process invoices, expenses, payments and utility recharges. Complete bank reconciliations and maintain cashflow records. Maintain sales and purchase ledgers using Propman. Support quarter-end processes, VAT preparation and service charge reconciliations. Assist with Charity Trust administration and donations. Support the smooth running of the office, including systems, suppliers, records and correspondence. The skills needed The successful Property Finance and Operations Assistant will have: Working knowledge of similar finance and administrative responsibilities. A sound understanding of basic accounting and double-entry bookkeeping. Good attention to detail and communication skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Workspace. The ability to prioritise workloads and work independently within a small team. Property-sector experience, Propman knowledge and an AAT or similar qualification are desirable rather than essential. This is an opportunity for a Property Finance and Operations Assistant seeking a broad part-time role with direct exposure to the Financial Controller and room to develop. Interviews are ongoing, so apply now to be considered.

Part-time Property Bookkeeper The organisation Cobalt is working with a commercial property organisation seeking a Part-time Property Bookkeeper to support its day-to-day finance requirements across a portfolio of commercial properties. This is an opportunity for an experienced property finance professional looking for a flexible, part-time position with the scope to take ownership of key bookkeeping processes. The role offers a remote working pattern with a connection to London and is available on a two-day-per-week basis for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role and responsibilities The Part-time Property Bookkeeper will take responsibility for core bookkeeping and property finance activities across multiple entities, while working with external accountants where required. Key responsibilities will include: Preparing and issuing rent demands and overseeing rent collection across the commercial property portfolio. Monitoring tenant arrears, producing regular arrears reports and following up on outstanding balances. Managing the purchase ledger, including processing supplier invoices and maintaining accurate records. Preparing and coordinating supplier payment runs. Completing regular bank reconciliations across multiple entities. Supporting VAT preparation, reporting and associated bookkeeping requirements. Maintaining accurate financial records within QuickBooks Online and liaising with external accountants as required. The skills and requirements The successful Part-time Property Bookkeeper will bring a working knowledge of bookkeeping or accounting within commercial property. An understanding of the financial processes associated with rent demands, arrears and service charges will be important. You will also need: A strong working knowledge of purchase ledger processes, bank reconciliations, supplier payment runs and VAT. A working knowledge of QuickBooks Online. The ability to work independently and take ownership of day-to-day finance activities across multiple entities. An understanding of commercial property finance processes, including rent demands, arrears and service charges. If you are looking for a flexible Part-time Property Bookkeeper opportunity where you can take ownership of day-to-day property finance processes, we would be pleased to hear from you. Interviews are expected to take place promptly, so apply now to be considered for this 12-month opportunity. Due to the volume of applications received, if you don't hear back from us, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever, please let your Cobalt consultant know.

Yardi Functional Business Analyst - 4 Month Contract Role Overview This role supports the delivery of property technology initiatives by providing functional expertise across Yardi Voyager and commercial leasing processes. Acting as the key link between business users and technology teams, you will support system enhancements, testing, process improvements, and data quality initiatives to ensure successful project delivery and effective user adoption. About the Company You'll be joining a leading European real estate owner and asset manager with an extensive portfolio of logistics and commercial property assets. The organisation combines a collaborative, technology-driven culture with a strong focus on operational excellence, continuous improvement, and employee development, offering the opportunity to work on large-scale transformation initiatives within a fast-paced international environment. Role Responsibilities Support the delivery of Yardi-related projects, including system upgrades, enhancements, and process improvement initiatives. Provide functional expertise across Yardi commercial leasing, accounts receivable, job cost, and service charge modules, acting as the key point of contact between business users and IT. Coordinate and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), ensuring issues are identified, resolved, and delivered within project timelines. Analyse lease data and business processes to identify data quality improvements, supporting documentation updates and process optimisation. Manage project activities, communicate progress to stakeholders, and ensure deliverables are completed on time. Role Requirements Strong experience within commercial real estate (min 5 years) , with a solid understanding of leasing operations and property management processes. Proven functional knowledge of Yardi Voyager, particularly commercial leasing, accounts receivable, job cost, and service charge. Experience supporting system implementations, upgrades, or User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business-friendly language. Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Experience with AI tools such as Claude would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities - Prepare and review monthly and quarterly financial reports for a portfolio of properties. - Produce service charge accounts and reconciliations. - Manage client bank accounts and perform regular bank reconciliations. - Process rent and service charge transactions accurately. - Prepare budgets and support forecasting activities. - Monitor cash flow and maintain accurate financial records. - Manage year-end accounting processes and liaise with external auditors where required. - Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and legislation. - Respond to client queries and provide financial support to property management teams. - Review aged debtors and creditors, supporting collection activities where necessary. - Identify opportunities to improve financial controls and accounting processes. - Maintain a consistently high standard of accuracy across all financial activities. About You To be successful in this role, you'll have: - Previous experience as a Client Accountant, Property Accountant, Service Charge Accountant or in a similar property finance role. - A strong understanding of property and service charge accounting. - Experience preparing client reports, reconciliations and budgets. - Excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills. - Strong Microsoft Excel skills. - Experience using property management or accounting software (desirable). - The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. - Excellent communication skills with the confidence to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues. - An AAT qualification, be studying towards ACCA or CIMA, or be qualified through relevant experience (desirable). If you're an experienced property accounting professional looking to join a growing organisation where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.