Senior Portfolio Accountant

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Senior Portfolio Accountant Rendall & 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-ready Audits are delivered smoothly with strong stakeholder engagement Property Managers and clients trust your financial expertise and judgement Processes are efficient, controlled and continuously improving Junior 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 reallocations Producing profit & loss, balance sheet and supporting reports for audit Leading the audit process, working directly with external auditors and stakeholders Reviewing and approving draft accounts with Property Managers and client boards Preparing and managing budgets, forecasts and service charge demands Responding to financial queries from clients and leaseholders Monitoring cash flow, creditors and financial performance Supporting new client onboarding and system set-up Providing 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 accounting Is confident managing audits, reporting and stakeholder relationships Understands the importance of accuracy, compliance and financial control Communicates clearly and professionally with both financial and non-financial stakeholders Takes pride in delivering a high-quality, reliable and consistent service EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS Accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, AAT), part-qualified or qualified by experience Strong experience in a portfolio or service charge accounting role Advanced Excel skills Experience preparing complex financial reports, budgets and forecasts Familiarity with property accounting systems (e.g. Propman)

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