We are seeking an experienced Property Manager for our client and to succeed in this role, you should be driven by quality and attention to detail. This is a role covering property management and some client facing - tenancy accounting and would suit someone looking to develop in their role and take the next step in their career.
Property Manager - Company profile:
With a down to earth, friendly but professional approach, this independent company prides itself on improving perceptions of the property industry. Far more team orientated than many other property agents, with an established team of professionals, they have a fun and supportive working environment and a long standing, retained client base.
Property Manager - Duties:
Property Management:
- Instructing contractors appropriately to undertake routine maintenance
- Organising routine lettings compliance i.e. gas safety/electrical safety etc.
- Organising property inspections & sending out reports to clients
- Deposit release, check out reports, costing dilapidations, agreeing repayments and arranging transfer.
- Out of hours emergency repairs cover
- Managing housing license applications
- Negotiating tenancy renewals and drawing up the necessary paperwork
Accounting:
- Collecting & authorising rent payments & chasing arrears
- Charging contractor expenses, weekly payment and production of statements
- Setting up new tenancy on system
- Preparation of annual landlord tax statements and annual return of landlord income to HMRC
- Ensuring accurate daily banking totals and regular account reconciliation
Property Manager - Profile:
- Previous experience running a portfolio is a residential property manager role
- Some knowledge or oversight on lettings accounts is desired but not essential
- Detailed orientated and good numeracy level
- Communication skills, face- to face and over the telephone should be excellent
- Passion and commitment to high levels of customer service
- ARLA qualified is desired or qualified by experience
- Familiar with property management systems and ideally Alto accounting software (not essential).
Property Manager - Package & Benefits:
- Annual salary £34-36,000 pa
- Potential to earn commission by selling Rental Protection Insurance
- Office based in West London (no hybrid working)
- Monday to Friday- 9:00am-18:00
- Holiday allowance: (20 days plus 8 Bank holidays and closed across Christmas season)
- Company Pension Employer 3%, Employee 5%