Job Description
Senior Portfolio AccountantRendall & Rittner£Competitive, aligned to experience Hybrid (2 days per week in office - 13B St George Wharf, London SW8 2LE
ROLE OVERVIEW
We need a Senior Portfolio Accountant who can take full ownership of a portfolio and manage it confidently, delivering accurate, audit-ready accounts while supporting the development of others in the team.
You'll be responsible for a varied portfolio of residential developments, acting as the key contact for financial reporting, audits and client-facing finance matters.
The role is designed to balance technical delivery with ownership and influence, allowing you to focus on quality, consistency and continuous improvement.
ROLE EXPECTATIONS
This is a high-responsibility role that requires strong technical knowledge, attention to detail and sound judgement.
You will need to balance accuracy, deadlines and stakeholder expectations at the same time and be comfortable taking ownership of audits, reporting and financial processes rather than escalating them.
You will be expected to run your portfolio, ensuring accounts are audit-ready, issues are identified early and standards continue to improve, not just maintained.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
You'll be successful in this role if:
Your accounts are accurate, compliant and consistently audit-readyAudits are delivered smoothly with strong stakeholder engagementProperty Managers and clients trust your financial expertise and judgementProcesses are efficient, controlled and continuously improvingJunior team members are supported and developing under your guidance
HOW YOU'LL SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIME
Most weeks, you'll be:
Preparing year-end service charge accounts, including adjustments and reallocationsProducing profit & loss, balance sheet and supporting reports for auditLeading the audit process, working directly with external auditors and stakeholdersReviewing and approving draft accounts with Property Managers and client boardsPreparing and managing budgets, forecasts and service charge demandsResponding to financial queries from clients and leaseholdersMonitoring cash flow, creditors and financial performanceSupporting new client onboarding and system set-upProviding guidance, oversight and mentoring to junior accountants
You'll work in a hybrid environment, trusted to manage your time, deadlines and priorities effectively.
WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR
This role suits someone who:
Has strong experience in residential or service charge accountingIs confident managing audits, reporting and stakeholder relationshipsUnderstands the importance of accuracy, compliance and financial controlCommunicates clearly and professionally with both financial and non-financial stakeholdersTakes pride in delivering a high-quality, reliable and consistent service
EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS
Accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, AAT), part-qualified or qualified by experienceStrong experience in a portfolio or service charge accounting roleAdvanced Excel skillsExperience preparing complex financial reports, budgets and forecastsFamiliarity with property accounting systems (e.g. Propman)
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive salary, aligned to experienceDiscretionary bonusHybrid working25 days holiday plus bank holidaysPrivate medical insurance, life assurance and enhanced family leaveFully funded training and professional developmentPaid sabbaticals as a loyalty rewardPension scheme and employee assistance programmeDiscounts across travel, retail, fitness and entertainment
ABOUT RENDALL & RITTNER
Rendall & Rittner is one of the UK's most established and highly accredited residential leasehold property management companies, managing over 90,000 homes nationwide. Founded in 1990 on the belief that property management should be more professional, transparent and customer-focused, those principles still drive how we operate today as a founding partner of Odevo.
We are people-led and technology-enabled, investing heavily in our teams, systems and continuous improvement. Our standards are recognised through Investors in People Platinum, regulation by RICS and the FCA, and multiple industry awards, including Property Manager of the Year and Managing Agent of the Year.
HOW WE HIRE
Initial conversation with our talent teamInterview focused on experience, judgement and approach
We aim to complete the process within two to three weeks and communicate clearly throughout.
INTERESTED?
Apply with your CV.
