Property Account Manager - East Sussex

£28,000 - £30,000 - Accountancy/ Finance

Ref: 2319 Date Posted: Monday 29 Sep 2025

Location: East Sussex

Full Time: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 (dependent on experience)

Holiday: 25 days plus 1 day for your birthday

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and professional individual to manage service charge accounts and provide excellent support to our clients. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong financial management skills, excellent communication, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Key Competencies

Financial Management: Ability to interpret financial information to ensure service charges are managed effectively, including drafting budgets, monitoring expenditure, preparing year-end accounts, and reporting to board members.
Implementation & Accountability: Strong organisational skills with the ability to systematically complete essential tasks on time.
Customer Service & Communication: Committed to delivering outstanding client service through clear, professional communication.
Professional Competence: Capable of assessing complex issues, identifying options, and planning for resolution.

Qualifications

A good standard of education is essential.

Experience

Preferably experience in budget preparation, bank reconciliations, credit control, and preparation of year-end accounts.

Skills

Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Strong numeracy skills
Good problem-solving ability and analytical skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of Qube advantageous
Team player, willing to share knowledge and support colleagues

Attitude

Accountable – takes personal responsibility for resolving matters
Thorough – attention to detail
Committed – takes pride in work and team performance
Mature – calm, measured, and common-sense approach
Positive – optimistic, proactive, and solution-focused

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management

Creation of service charge demands
Processing invoices and tenant receipts
Online banking, BACS payments, and cheque processing
Preparing, reviewing, and implementing annual budgets for each block
Monitoring income & expenditure against budgets and taking corrective action as needed
Preparing reports on key management and financial aspects for Directors/Freeholders/Board Members
Reviewing draft service charge accounts and liaising with clients regarding certification and distribution, including preparation of notes
Managing outstanding debts once routine credit control procedures are complete
Responding to client enquiries

Contact: Matty Stratton

www.blockrecruit.co.uk | 020 3900 0401 | matty@blockrecruit.co.uk

WHY USE BLOCK RECRUIT? Our Current Stats:

96% of respondents rated our service as excellent.

92% of respondents rated the level of briefing given about the company & opportunity as excellent.

92% of respondents rated us as excellent against other agencies they have used in the past.

91% of respondents rated our speed of response as excellent.

94% of respondents rated our service levels during the recruitment process as excellent.

100% of respondents said they would recommend Block Recruit to friends or colleagues in the future.

Award winner of News of the Blocks “2019 Recruitment Company of The Year” for having strong Values and Ethics which shape the way we work.

Read our Testimonials

Property Account Manager - East Sussex

Contact

Terms

Industry Events Calendar