Senior Portfolio Accountant

Senior Portfolio Accountant Rendall & Rittner £Competitive, aligned to experience | Home Based 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) WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary, aligned to experience Discretionary bonus Hybrid working 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Private medical insurance, life assurance and enhanced family leave Fully funded training and professional development Paid sabbaticals as a loyalty reward Pension scheme and employee assistance programme Discounts 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 team Interview 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.