Accounts & Finance Assistant (Real Estate)
Application Deadline: 5 June 2026
Department: Finance & Operations
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Manchester
Description
ACLO Assets Limited is a growing property investment business focused on the purchase and rental of residential and commercial properties. We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Finance Assistant to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function and support the wider finance team in delivering accurate, timely financial management across our portfolio.
This is a broad and varied role suited to a part-qualified or qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with hands-on experience across the full finance function. The successful candidate will be responsible for cash collection, purchase ledger, supplier payments, management accounts, VAT returns, and property-specific financial duties. You will be a key point of contact for financial matters across the business and will liaise with property managers, letting agents, legal, and external accountants.
Key Responsibilities
Cash Collection & Rental Income
- Monitor rental income collection, follow up on arrears, and maintain accurate tenant ledgers
- Reconcile receipts against tenancy schedules and produce aged debtor reports for senior management
- Liaise with letting agents and property managers to resolve payment discrepancies promptly
Accounts Payable & Supplier Payments
- Review, code, and post supplier invoices to the correct cost centres, matching against approved POs
- Manage end-to-end payment runs, ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time
- Reconcile supplier statements and oversee the correct allocation of utility and property-related expenses
Management Accounts
- Assist in preparing monthly management accounts including journals, accruals, and prepayments
- Conduct variance analysis against budget and prior period, providing clear commentary
- Support the Senior Management Accountant with board-level reporting and year-end close
VAT Returns & Statutory Compliance
- Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns within HMRC deadlines, applying correct property VAT treatment including Option to Tax
- Maintain audit-ready records and liaise with external accountants on year-end accounts and statutory filings
Cash Flow, Budgeting & Property Finance
- Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts, support the budgeting process, and track actuals against budget
- Reconcile property and tenant deposit accounts, manage service charge allocations, and maintain property-level P&Ls
Systems, Controls & Stakeholder Liaison
- Maintain accurate records in NetSuite, ensuring full audit trails and adherence to internal controls
- Identify and support improvements to financial processes and systems
- Act as a key contact for property managers, letting agents, legal and external accountants
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Previous experience in a finance or accounts assistant role
- Part Qualified accountant CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent
- Experience with accounting software (Oracle NetSuite desirable)
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Experience is property of real estate desirable
- Knowledge of landlord/tenant accounting practices
- Understanding of VAT and property related tax considerations
- Proactive and self-motivated
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits
- Hybrid working environment 3 days in the office
- Exposure to end-to-end financial management of property assets
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- 5% Company pension
- Discretionary bonus scheme
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