Accountant : Junior Portfolio Accountant
Raglan International : Office Based. Notting Hill. W11
ROLE OVERVIEW
We need a Junior 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.
You will be expected to run your portfolio, ensuring accounts are audit-ready, issues are identified early and standards continue to improve.
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 Client 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
A degree of flexibility is required in this role and there is a high proportion of time spent in person with our valued Clients.
- Prepare and maintain accurate financial records for a portfolio of client properties. Preparing year-end service charge accounts, including adjustments and reallocations
- Produce service charge accounts and year-end reconciliations. Producing profit & loss, balance sheet and supporting reports for audit
- Prepare and review service charge budgets and balancing charges. Leading the audit process, working directly with external auditors and stakeholders
- Carry out bank reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies. Reviewing and approving draft accounts with Property Managers and client boards.
- Prepare quarterly client reporting packs and financial statements.
- Process journals, accruals and prepayments where required. Monitoring cash flow, creditors and financial performance
- Review lease information and ensure tenant charges are correctly applied.
- Prepare VAT returns and support year-end audit requirements.
- Liaise with Property Managers, clients, tenants and auditors to resolve financial queries. Responding to financial queries from clients and leaseholders
- Maintain accurate client account records using property accounting software. Preparing and managing budgets, forecasts and service charge demands
- Assist with process improvements and support the wider finance team when required. Supporting new client onboarding and system set-up
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 and Sage skills
Experience preparing complex financial reports, budgets and forecasts
Familiarity with property and additional accounting systems (e.g. )
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive salary, aligned to experience
Discretionary bonus
23 days holiday plus bank holidays
Fully funded training and professional development
Pension scheme and employee assistance programme
ABOUT Raglan International
Raglan International was established in 2009 and since then has become one of the most respected, highly accredited and regulated property service providers in the United Kingdom.
We are un-paralleled in the services offered.
Our main focus is on building management, specifically residential blocks and commercial units in Greater London and the surrounding areas. Raglan International is driven by our extensive portfolio of property lettings, sales and management in Prime Central London; we are involved in the sale of significant estates of note nationally and internationally.
With our Head offices in Lonsdale Road, Notting Hill, London and Coast and Countryside office in Mapledurham, Reading. Our portfolio comprises blocks from three units to 120 units. Most are primarily based within West/ Central London and Oxfordshire – we are justifiably and exceptionally proud of the properties and people that we are fortunate enough to represent.
We were established in 2009 and are one of the UK’s most regulated property companies – The Financial Conduct Authority (The FCA), The Property Institute (The TPI)/The Association of Residential Managing Agents (ARMA), The Association of Residential Lettings Agents (ARLA Propertymark) and The Property Ombudsman (TPO).
We offer a very bespoke service which is based upon trust and transparency, ease of contact and rapid response to all issues
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 and detailed cover letter.
Pay: £35,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
