Accounts Manager

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Are you an experienced accounting professional with strong property accounting experience and a passion for delivering accurate financial information, managing month-end processes, and leading support teams? An exciting opportunity has become available for an Accounts Manager to join an established organisation and play a key role within the finance function. Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of day-to-day accounting activities, oversee critical reporting processes, and support the management of a diverse property portfolio. This is a hands-on role ideally suited to someone who enjoys being involved in the detail while also managing people, improving processes, and ensuring financial accuracy across multiple entities. Key Responsibilities Financial Accounting & Reporting Manage the day-to-day general ledger function across multiple entities. Prepare journals, bank reconciliations, and control account reconciliations. Perform intercompany reconciliations across the group structure. Prepare monthly management accounts for review. Support month-end and year-end reporting processes. Assist with budget preparation and financial planning activities. Property Accounting Manage monthly billing processes, including rental income, escalations, recoveries, and related charges. Prepare and reconcile utility and cost recovery calculations. Monitor and maintain tenant deposit and guarantee schedules. Ensure the accurate financial administration of tenant-related transactions. Resolve escalated tenant account queries and financial discrepancies. Debtors, Creditors & Cash Management Supervise debtors and creditors functions. Oversee collections, arrears management, and account reconciliations. Review supplier reconciliations and payment preparations. Prepare payment batches for approval. Support effective cash flow management and financial controls. Compliance & Audit Prepare VAT reconciliations and supporting schedules. Assist with VAT submissions and compliance requirements. Prepare audit files and supporting documentation. Liaise with auditors and assist with audit queries. Maintain strong financial controls and governance standards. Team Leadership Supervise and support finance team members. Provide guidance and oversight to debtor and creditor functions. Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement. Assist in streamlining finance processes and improving efficiencies. Requirements Qualifications BCom Accounting Degree; or Completed SAICA or SAIPA Articles. Experience Minimum 5 years' accounting experience. Minimum 2-3 years' experience within a property accounting environment . Proven exposure to: Tenant billing Utility and cost recoveries VAT compliance Management accounts Intercompany reconciliations Month-end reporting Previous team supervision experience. Technical Skills Experience working on a property management accounting system. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Strong accounting knowledge and reconciliation experience. Excellent understanding of financial reporting and month-end processes. Key Competencies The ideal candidate will demonstrate: ✅ Strong attention to detail and accuracy ✅ Excellent organisational and time-management skills ✅ Strong leadership and team supervision capabilities ✅ The ability to work effectively under month-end deadlines ✅ Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills ✅ A proactive and hands-on approach to finance Why Consider This Opportunity? This role offers broad exposure across property finance, operational accounting, reporting, and team leadership. You'll work closely with senior finance leadership while gaining exposure to a complex multi-entity environment where your contribution will directly impact the success of the finance function. If you're an experienced property accountant looking for a role that combines technical accounting, leadership, and operational involvement, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Today! For more exciting Finance opportunities, visit: \/> I specialise in recruiting within: Property Accountants Accounts Managers Financial Accountants Financial Managers Financial Controllers Group Accounting & Consolidations General Finance Claire Gill Recruitment Consultant 📧 If you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will remain on our database for future suitable opportunities.