About Commercial Property Rotherham
Commercial Property Rotherham (CPR) is a firm of RICS-regulated Chartered Surveyors specialising in commercial property across Rotherham and South Yorkshire. We act for landlords and tenants across sales and lettings, property management, valuation, rent reviews and business rates.
The role
We are looking for an organised and proactive Property Administrator / Property Accounts Coordinator to support the administration and accounts of several commercial property portfolios. You will work closely with the Director and our AI-powered Xero property management system, and be a friendly point of contact for landlord clients and tenants. This is a part-time, permanent role based in our Rotherham office (S60), working 09:00 to 17:00 with some flexibility on days and hours (around 2 to 3 days per week).
Key responsibilities
- Property accounting administration across multiple portfolios using Xero and our property management platform
- Reconciling rental income and service charge accounts, and maintaining accurate records
- Processing and banking client money in line with RICS rules, and assisting with invoicing, arrears and supplier payments
- Utility administration on lettings (meter readings and account set-up or closure)
- Liaising with landlords, tenants and contractors by phone and email
- Handling incoming sales and lettings enquiries
- Keeping compliance records up to date (EPCs, AML, insurance certificates)
- General administration and reporting support to the Director
What we are looking for
Essential:
- Experience in commercial or residential property administration, management or accounts
- Strong working knowledge of Xero
- Experience reconciling rental and/or service charge income
- Excellent organisation and attention to detail
- Confident written and verbal communication
- Right to work in the UK and able to commute to our Rotherham (S60) office
Desirable:
- Experience in a Chartered Surveyors' or commercial property environment
- Familiarity with property management software
- Knowledge of landlord and tenant matters and RICS client-money handling
What we offer
- A varied role at the heart of a well-established local firm
- A close working relationship with the Director
- Salary of £26,000 to £32,000 per year (full-time equivalent; pro rata for part-time hours)
We would ideally like the successful candidate to start soon, with a handover from our current administrator before the end of July.
Pay: £26,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Rotherham S60 1FL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- How many years of hands-on experience do you have using Xero, and in what setting (e.g. property, accounts practice)?
- What is your notice period or earliest start date? We are ideally looking for someone who can start within the next few weeks to allow a handover.
Experience:
- commercial property administration: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
