Property Accountant (UK hours)

MRI India • Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA

10 days ago

Job description

Position Overview: The Property Accountant will work closely with our clients to help support across all property accounting areas. The tasks will include both subledger and general ledger activities. The Property Accountant will work on various projects as they arise, providing the chance to learn new systems, processes and procedures. The below responsibilities are not an exhaustive list, and each one could contain more sub-tasks. We understand the need to provide a flexible working environment partnered with team collaboration and socialisation. Therefore, we operate a hybrid working model with 3 days of working from home per week. This role is based in the Cape Town office. Please note that this position will be supporting the UK region and therefore, working hours (08:30 - 17:00 UK time aligned to Daylight Savings).

Responsibilities

This position will assist in administering all levels of Property Accounting and special projects as needed by management.
Assist with creating transactions and invoicing tenants.
Posting receipts for tenant payments.
Credit control activities will include aged debt reporting, sending arrears letters and liaising with tenants to deal with any queries.
Supporting with coding supplier invoices and producing supplier statements.
Running the full end to end process with service charges (raising on accounts, recovering expenditure, billing voids & year end recs).
Bank reconciliations.
Assist with VAT reporting.
Month / Year end activities include closing periods, running GL reports e.g. Trial Balance and reconciling balance sheet accounts.
Onboarding new portfolios – static lease data & financial opening balances.
Lease administration (reconciling existing portfolio data against the client's leases and managing the lifecycle of leases).

Key Requirements

Must be able to work during UK hours and South African public holidays (you will receive take UK bank holidays instead of SA bank holidays).
2-4 years' experience as a property accountant with commercial or residential management company.
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, peers, and management through written and/or verbal communication.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to work under deadlines.
Good organisational skills and the ability to manage priorities.
A high degree of dependability, motivation and flexibility.

Nice to have

Experience using MRI Software applications.
Understanding of Property & Lease Management processes & principles.
Comfortable with System Administration tasks (non-technical).
Knowledge of Turnover Rent or IFRS16.
Previous experience with client facing roles.

Benefits

We want our staff to love working here, and so we've created a few unique perks such as office breakfasts, quarterly lunches and virtual social events.
Additionally, we value your input in your employee experience and have employee-led groups such as our DEI committee, employee resource groups such as Women and Allies, and our Pride Event Group.
Have confidence in your health with our offered Medical Aid Scheme.
Invest in our competitive Personal Pension plan and help set you up for your future.
Big on family? So are we! Here at MRI Software we recognise that your family is important, and being able to spend quality time with your family as it grows is a wonderful experience. Therefore, the MRI Software Parental Leave benefit is designed to give you the opportunity to spend time with your new arrival(s).
Enjoy a fantastic work-life balance with 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays, in addition to a bank of 16 hours of "Flex Time Off" to be used whenever and however you choose!
Further your professional development with our Tuition Reimbursement Schemes.
Enjoy the flexibility of working from anywhere in the world for two weeks out of the year.
Join our employee-led resource groups to maximize your experience at work.
Add 16 extra hours to your time off to shorten your workday as part of our Flex at MRI program.
Utilize 16 hours of paid time to volunteer.
Know great workers? Our generous employee referral scheme rewards you for bringing in talent.
Enjoy peace of mind with our regional-specific healthcare benefits for you and your family.
Our Parental Leave and parental support perks allow you to grow your family comfortably as an MRI employee.
Maintain a fantastic work-life balance with PTO days plus observed holidays.
Further your professional development and growth with our tuition reimbursement offerings.
Enjoy the flexibility of working from anywhere in the world for two weeks out of the year. And more!

About Us

From the day we opened our doors, MRI Software has built flexible, game-changing real estate software that powers thriving communities and helps make the world a better place to live, work and play. Fulfilling that mission is only possible because of one thing: exceptional people. People like you! Our people‑first approach to PropTech is defining a new industry standard for client experiences that, quite frankly, can't be duplicated. Experiences that deliver real value every day. And we know those experiences begin with our people. We believe MRI is more than just a workplace; it's a connected community of people who truly feel they belong. Whether we're investing in employee resource groups or providing tailored resources for each person to reach their full potential, we're passionate about creating a work environment that makes you excited to show up every single day. At MRI, one of our core values is to strive to amaze.

Company Culture

We believe MRI is committed to being an inclusive employer, regardless of your ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military and veteran status. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion are values that are critical to our success; come and see for yourself. MRI is proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity across all backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military, veteran status and more. We believe that Belonging is a direct result of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Those values are woven into the fabric of who we are and are foundational to our continued success. Come and see for yourself! At MRI, our company culture is more than a talking point – it's what makes us shine! We value your hard work and encourage you to be your whole self while you do it. Passion, integrity, and inclusion mixed with a healthy dose of fun is what makes us the right fit for your next career move! We’re completely dedicated to making this the best job you’ve ever had! We want our teams to love working here, so we’ve created some incredible perks for you to enjoy.

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