Commercial Accounts Assistant

Job Title: Commercial Accounts Assistant

Location: The Meadows, Camberley (Hybrid 2 days from home)

Brand: LRG

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Contract Length: 15 Months

About Us: 

LRG are an award-winning national property company, who are going through exciting periods of growth and offer tailored training and development programmes at all levels. With over 300 branches across England and Wales we have a reputation for perfection and delivering an outstanding customer experience. Investment in people is built into our culture, and there are opportunities for driven individuals to achieve their career aspirations within the company.

Key Responsibilities: 

Commercial Accounts Management

• Accurately record and allocate tenant and client receipts within the commercial accounts system (ReLeased)

• Prepare landlord statements, financial reports, and other client accounting information as required

• Process all client payments in accordance with LRG policies, procedures and banking mandates

• Raise and issue invoices, including rent, service charges insurance recharges and other property related charges

• Process and arrange payment of contractor and supplier invoices in a timely manner

• Manage credit control activities, collecting rent and service charge arrears and maintaining regular communication with debtors to ensure prompt follow up of outstanding payments

Compliance & Finance Controls

• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns for landlords registered for VAT on service charge accounts

• Administer Non-Resident Landlord Scheme returns and exemptions in line with HMRC requirements

• Perform Monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies

• Prepare annual Service Charge reconciliations and supporting schedules

Communication

• Provide accounting support to the Commercial Property Management team as required

• Respond professionally and efficiently to account-related queries from clients, tenants, contractors, and other stakeholders via telephone and email.

• Liaise closely with Lettings and Block Management teams regarding shared clients, coordinating payment processing, reporting requirements, and account administration.

These duties may be subject to reasonable modifications at the discretion of the management.

What are we looking for: 

Essential:

• Previous experience in a property accounts, client accounts, finance, bookkeeping, or accounts administration role

• Invoice processing

• Credit Control procedures

• Bank reconciliation

• Excellent attention to detail with strong numerical skills

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with clients, tenants, and colleagues.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise workload effectively, and meet deadlines.

Desirable:

• Previous experience within commercial property management

• Knowledge of service charge accounting and annual service charge reconciliations.

• Understanding of VAT accounting, including VAT on service charges.

• Experience administering Non-Resident Landlord (NRL) Scheme requirements.

• System knowledge of ReLeased or similar

• Familiarity with multiple banking platforms

• AAT qualification or studying towards an accounting qualification.

• Knowledge of RICS professional standards and client money handling requirements

What we can offer you: 

• Proven track record for career growth and advancement within the company 

• Market leading training and ongoing professional development  

• Supportive and collaborative team environment 

Benefits: 

• Competitive base salary

• Quarterly and yearly awards

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme  

• Generous Holiday allowance, increasing by 1 day per year based on service with the option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday per year 

LRG are an equal opportunities employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated individual to our team who shares our commitment to excellence in the Real Estate Industry. 

LRG does not engage the services of Recruitment agencies for the purpose of hiring. All job openings are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment team. We do not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate referral from Recruitment agencies, and any such submissions will not be considered.