Head of Commercial Property Accounting

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Central London | 5 days in office | £75,000–£80,000 + bonus + benefits

We are supporting a well-regarded commercial property business with the appointment of a Head of Property Management Accounts to lead and develop their finance function.

This is a hands‑on leadership role, offering the opportunity to take ownership of both team management and day‑to‑day delivery. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring a structured, well‑run finance function, with a focus on accuracy, control and continuous improvement.

The role will suit someone who enjoys working closely with the detail, while also leading and developing a team within a fast‑paced environment.

The role:

  • Leading and managing the Property Management Accounts team
  • Implementing clear processes, controls and ways of working
  • Managing month‑end processes and improving reporting frameworks
  • Overseeing a portfolio of commercial properties, including service charge accounts and reconciliations
  • Monitoring rent collection, arrears and financial reporting
  • Driving improvements in systems, processes and data accuracy
  • Working closely with operational teams to support business performance
  • Building strong internal relationships and improving cross‑team collaboration

The candidate:

  • Qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA or equivalent)
  • Strong commercial property management accounting experience (essential)
  • Experience managing a team, with a hands‑on and delivery‑focused approach
  • Comfortable working in a detail‑oriented role alongside leading a function
  • Highly organised, structured and able to bring clarity to processes
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships

What’s on offer:

  • Discretionary bonus and competitive benefits package
  • 30 days’ annual leave
  • Pension scheme and additional benefits
  • Opportunity to shape and lead a finance function within a well‑regarded business

This is not a purely strategic role and will suit someone who enjoys being actively involved in delivery, while building a structured and effective finance function.

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Company: Eden Recruitment Ltd
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Job Description:

Central London | 5 days in office | £75,000–£80,000 + bonus + benefits

We are supporting a well-regarded commercial property business with the appointment of a Head of Property Management Accounts to lead and develop their finance function.

This is a hands‑on leadership role, offering the opportunity to take ownership of both team management and day‑to‑day delivery. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring a structured, well‑run finance function, with a focus on accuracy, control and continuous improvement.

The role will suit someone who enjoys working closely with the detail, while also leading and developing a team within a fast‑paced environment.

The role:

  • Leading and managing the Property Management Accounts team
  • Implementing clear processes, controls and ways of working
  • Managing month‑end processes and improving reporting frameworks
  • Overseeing a portfolio of commercial properties, including service charge accounts and reconciliations
  • Monitoring rent collection, arrears and financial reporting
  • Driving improvements in systems, processes and data accuracy
  • Working closely with operational teams to support business performance
  • Building strong internal relationships and improving cross‑team collaboration

The candidate:

  • Qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA or equivalent)
  • Strong commercial property management accounting experience (essential)
  • Experience managing a team, with a hands‑on and delivery‑focused approach
  • Comfortable working in a detail‑oriented role alongside leading a function
  • Highly organised, structured and able to bring clarity to processes
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships

What’s on offer:

  • Discretionary bonus and competitive benefits package
  • 30 days’ annual leave
  • Pension scheme and additional benefits
  • Opportunity to shape and lead a finance function within a well‑regarded business

This is not a purely strategic role and will suit someone who enjoys being actively involved in delivery, while building a structured and effective finance function.

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Posted: May 20th, 2026