Career Opportunities

As a result of rapid expansion opportunities have arisen for Asset Management Accountants to work within our asset management team at our Belfast office in a fast paced diverse and growing sector of the business.

Primary role is to assist the Asset Management team which typically includes:

• To control the finances of a large mixed use commercial property portfolio to include shopping centres, retail, offices and mixed use properties.
• The Asset Management Accountant has the ultimate responsibility for all cash held within the portfolio, including rents and any service charge, deposits, VAT etc.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring the portfolio Net Operating Income (NOI), routinely liaising with the Property and Asset Managers to ensure that the property portfolio bank accounts are reconciled periodically in line with reporting requirements.
• Assisting the Asset Managers with preparation of forecast NOI and tracking thereof.
• Overseeing with Property Mangers the raising of rent charges and reconciling to business plan and forecast.
• Management of portfolio arrears and rent collection.
• Cash management of net rent funds, including authorisation and payment of landlord costs.
• Preparation of quarterly and year end consolidated accounts.
• Assisting with account reconciliations for external audits.
• Assisting the Asset Management and Finance teams with other ad hoc duties when required.

Essential Experience

• Minimum of 3 years accounting experience, ideally gained within the construction or property management environment or similar
• CIMA or ACCA Qualified
• Advanced IT proficiency; MS Office, specifically Excel

Desirable Criteria

• Demonstrable knowledge of construction and/or property management
• Information research, retrieval and collation using internet/web-based systems
• In-depth knowledge of the property industry
• Experience of insurance portfolios
• Experience of council tax, domestic and non-domestic rates

Job Related Skills

• Ability to work confidently on own initiative, and competently as part of a team
• Ability to organise and prioritise workloads, adapting to changeable priorities  
• A strong attention to detail and the ability to work with a high level of accuracy
• Excellent relationship building skills demonstrating the ability to build a rapport with clients
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to engage in learning and personal development
• Strong interest in the property management sector

To apply/make enquiries, please email your interest with a current CV to hr@martin-group.co.uk