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About the company Our client is a well-established and active London residential property developer with a strong pipeline of projects across the capital. Known for delivering high-quality residential schemes in central and inner London, the business operates across multiple entities and joint ventures and has a dynamic, commercially focused finance function. The role This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong, qualified accountant to join the finance team on a 6-month interim basis and make an immediate impact. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of core financial accounting responsibilities across an active portfolio of residential development projects. You will work closely with both the finance team and project teams to ensure the accuracy of reporting and compliance with accounting standards. Key responsibilities * Preparation of monthly management accounts including P&amp;L, balance sheet and cash flow * Maintenance of the general ledger and completion of month-end close processes * Balance sheet reconciliations across multiple project entities and SPV structures * Loan drawdown accounting and monitoring of development facility agreements * VAT returns and tax compliance in relation to property transactions * Liaison with external auditors and support with year-end statutory accounts * Supporting the Financial Controller with reporting across the residential development pipeline * Ad hoc analysis and reporting as required by senior stakeholdersAbout you * ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified * Previous experience in property development, housebuilding or real estate is highly essential * Strong technical accounting skills with a solid understanding of project-based accounting * Comfortable working across multiple entities and SPV structures * Proficient in a major accounting system (Sage, Xero, Yardi or equivalent) * Immediately available or on a short notice period * Excellent communication skills with the ability to hit the ground runningWhat's on offer * Day rate of £300-£400 depending on experience * 6-month contract with potential to extend * Central London office, with some flexibility on working arrangements * Exposure to a high-profile residential development portfolio Note - Our client is looking for applicants with experience working within the property and real estate sector.

Financial Accountant

The Role:We are seeking a Business Analyst to support the Asset Management function with a primary focus on data integrity, reporting, and analytics across a growing UK residential portfolio of across a diverse residential portfolio.This role is critical to ensuring that accurate, consistent and actionable data underpins all performance decision-making. You will act as the custodian of portfolio data, responsible for building robust reporting frameworks, maintaining high data quality standards, and delivering insight-led analysis to support asset and revenue strategies.Business analysts play a key role in collecting, analysing and interpreting data to drive business decisions and improve performance Main Duties &amp; Responsibilities: Data Integrity &amp; Governance<ul><li>Own and maintain data accuracy, consistency and completeness across all portfolio systems (e.g. PMS, CRM, finance systems)</li><li>Develop and enforce data standards, definitions, and controls across reporting outputs</li><li>Maintain a centralised data dictionary for all key metrics and KPIs</li><li>Perform regular data audits to identify and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Work closely with IT and operations teams to improve data capture processes and system integration</li><li>Data integrity roles are responsible for ensuring accuracy, identifying inconsistencies, and maintaining reliable datasets across systems.</li></ul>Reporting &amp; Dashboard Development<ul><li>Design and maintain portfolio-wide dashboards (Excel-based with a developing Power Bi Platform)</li><li>Produce:<ul><li>Weekly and monthly performance reports</li><li>Executive-level KPI packs</li><li>Asset-level performance summaries</li></ul></li><li>Automate reporting processes to improve efficiency and consistency</li><li>Ensure all reporting aligns with agreed KPI definitions and business logic</li></ul>Real estate data roles typically involve developing dashboards, preparing reports, and creating tools to monitor performance.Analytics &amp; Performance Insight<ul><li>Analyse key performance metrics including:</li><ul><li>Occupancy, leasing velocity, conversion rates</li><li>Rental income and variance to budget</li><li>Customer and operational performance indicators</li></ul><li>Identify trends, risks, and opportunities across the portfolio</li><li>Provide clear, data-driven recommendations to the Portfolio Performance Manager</li><li>Support scenario analysis, forecasting and ad hoc deep-dives</li></ul>Data analysts are expected to interpret data, identify trends and provide actionable insights to inform strategy and operations.Business Partnering<ul><li>Act as a key interface between:<ul><li>Portfolio Performance</li><li>Asset Management</li><li>Leasing and Operations</li><li>Finance and FP&amp;A</li></ul></li><li>Translate business requirements into reporting outputs and analytical models</li><li>Support teams in understanding data and improving data literacy across the business</li><li>Align stakeholders on consistent KPI definitions and reporting standards</li></ul>Systems &amp; Continuous Improvement<ul><li>Support development and optimisation of:<ul><li>Reporting systems and tools</li><li>Data pipelines and integrations (e.g. Yardi, CRM, BI tools)</li></ul></li><li>Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, automation, and scalability</li><li>Contribute to building a best-in-class data environment to support portfolio growth</li><li>In real estate environments, analysts often maintain and enhance data systems, ensuring accurate reporting and analysis capability.</li></ul>If interested, please send an updated CV to be considered for the role.

Business Analyst 

The Role:We are seeking a Portfolio Performance Manager (Asset Manager) to drive the financial and operational performance of a growing UK residential portfolio across Build to Rent in Multi Family Homes, Single Family Homes and Purpose-Built Student Accommodation. This role sits at the intersection of asset management, revenue optimisation, and operational performance, with responsibility for translating data, market insight, and on-the-ground performance into clear strategies that enhance income, occupancy, and long-term asset value.The successful candidate will take ownership of portfolio-wide performance, working closely with leasing, operations, property management and finance teams to ensure consistent delivery against business plans.Main Duties &amp; Responsibilities:Portfolio Performance &amp; StrategyTake ownership of portfolio-level KPIs, including:<ul><li>Occupancy, income, ERV growth, retention, voids, and cost control</li><li>Develop and implement performance improvement strategies across your portfolio of assets</li><li>Produce and continually refine asset-level and portfolio business plans</li><li>Identify under performing assets and deliver targeted interventions</li><li>Drive rental strategy and revenue optimisation, including pricing, incentives.</li></ul>Data, Reporting &amp; InsightLead production of weekly, monthly and quarterly performance reporting<ul><li>Analyse:<ul><li>Budget vs. actual performance</li><li>Leasing metrics (conversion, velocity, enquiry sources)</li><li>Market benchmarks and competitor positioning</li></ul></li><li>Build dashboards and reporting tools to support real-time performance monitoring</li><li>Provide clear, actionable insights to senior leadership and investors</li></ul>Market &amp; Competitor Analysis<ul><li>Maintain deep understanding of:<ul><li>Localised rental markets relevant to the asset class</li><li>Competitor schemes, pricing and leasing performance</li></ul></li><li>Translate market intelligence into commercial recommendations</li><li>Support new acquisitions and developments with market-led performance assumptions aligning with industry expectations to monitor market trends and identify opportunities for growth and risk mitigation.</li></ul>Operational Performance &amp; Collaboration<ul><li>Act as the link between asset management strategy and operational delivery</li><li>Work closely with:<ul><li>Leasing teams (conversion, occupancy &amp; incentives)</li><li>Central Operations Teams (Leasing Compliance, Tenancy Progression &amp; New Business)</li><li>Property management (cost control, service delivery)</li><li>Marketing (lead generation, brand positioning)</li></ul></li><li>Support mobilisation of new assets to ensure strong trading performance from day one</li><li>Drive consistency of performance standards across the portfolio</li></ul>Financial Management &amp; Value Creation<ul><li>Support budgeting, forecasting and business planning processes</li><li>Identify and implement value-add initiatives including:<ul><li>Revenue enhancement</li><li>Cost efficiencies</li><li>Operational improvements</li></ul></li><li>Monitor and manage risks impacting income or asset value</li></ul>At its core, portfolio management focuses on maximising income and reducing costs to deliver optimal performance.If interested, please send an updated CV.

Asset Manager

New Homes Sales Advisor - South Coast (Temp-to-Perm Opportunity)A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced New Homes Sales Advisor to join a forthcoming residential development on the South Coast. This is your chance to take full ownership of a brand-new scheme from launch through to completion.The Role Working on a single-manned site, you will manage the entire sales journey - from initial enquiry through to exchange and completion. This is a hands-on role suited to someone confident working autonomously and driven to deliver results.Key Details<ul><li>Full-time: Thursday-Monday, 10am-5pm (with Tuesday/Wednesday off + one weekend off per month)</li><li>Launching mid-May with off-plan reservations expected shortly after</li><li>62-unit development with first completions from September</li><li>Up-to £32,000 basic + commission (uncapped)</li><li><ul><li>Commission paid 50% on exchange / 50% on completion</li></ul></li><li>Temp-to-perm opportunity with immediate interviews available</li></ul>About You<ul><li>Proven experience in new homes sales</li><li>Comfortable managing a site independently</li><li>Strong customer journey management from enquiry to completion</li><li>Ideally based along the South Coast / Kent region</li></ul>This is an excellent opportunity to join a new scheme at launch, maximise earnings, and secure a long-term role with a reputable developer.Apply now to be considered for immediate interview.

New Homes Sales Consultant - East Sussex

<h1>Property Data Quality Coordinator - Hybrid - Central London</h1>Location: St Paul's, London (Hybrid - 2 days in office / 3 days WFH)<ul><li>£26,000 - £29,000 / hourly rate, paid weekly</li><li>Start Date: 1st July 2026</li><li>Contract: 3 months minimum</li></ul><h3>About the Role</h3>Coming from property management or tenancy coordination and looking for something more structured, project-based?We're working with one of the UK's leading commercial landlords who are launching a new customer portal and need support to get their occupier data accurate and ready for go-live.This role would suit someone who has worked in property management, lettings, or facilities coordination and is used to handling tenant information, liaising with stakeholders, and keeping records clean and up to date.<h3>Why This Role?</h3><ul><li>Work for a major commercial property owner</li><li>Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days WFH)</li><li>Clear, structured project with full onboarding and support</li><li>Great exposure to asset management and property systems</li></ul><h3>What You'll Be Doing</h3><ul><li>Reviewing and cleaning occupier/customer data across multiple systems</li><li>Cross-checking tenant records, leases, and contact details</li><li>Liaising with Property Managers and Facilities teams to resolve discrepancies</li><li>Speaking directly with tenants to confirm or update information</li><li>Ensuring all records are accurate ahead of system go-live</li><li>Managing your own workload across a defined set of records (c. 1,600)</li></ul><h3>What We're Looking For</h3><ul><li>Background in property management, lettings, tenancy admin, or similar</li><li>Strong attention to detail - comfortable working through large datasets</li><li>Confident communicator - able to liaise with tenants and internal teams</li><li>Organised and self-sufficient, able to manage a defined workload</li><li>Good working knowledge of Excel and property systems (CRM experience beneficial)</li></ul><h3>The Ideal Profile</h3>Someone who has:<ul><li>Managed tenant/occupier records</li><li>Dealt with messy or incomplete property data</li><li>Regularly liaised with tenants, contractors, or internal stakeholders</li></ul>If you're looking for a short-term role where you can apply your property experience in a more structured, project-led environment, this is a great opportunity.Apply now for more details.

Property Data Quality Coordinator - Hybrid - £29k 

<div>Passionate about property and real estate? Looking to make the most of your university break with hands-on industry experience? This is a rare chance to step inside a live Build-to-Rent development and hit the ground running - fast-paced, client-facing, and genuinely impactful from day one.</div><div>About the roleYou'll be embedded at a BTR development in Bristol, working across leasing and front-of-house resident services. Expect back-to-back viewings, lead management, and real responsibility - not photocopying. You'll support everything from first enquiry through to signed tenancy. This is a six-day-a-week role - suited to someone who's ready to commit and make a real contribution.</div><div>What you'll be doing<div><div>Outbound sales - calls, emails, texts, and walk-ins to generate and convert leads</div><div>Conducting in-person and virtual property viewings</div><div>Progressing applications from lead to lease - referencing, docs, and tenancy agreements</div><div>Managing leads through CRM - accurate records and timely follow-ups</div><div>Supporting resident renewals and community engagement</div><div>Monitoring local market trends and competitor activity</div></div></div><div>You'll thrive here if you're...<div><div>Studying property, real estate, or related</div><div>Confident communicating face-to-face</div><div>Resilient in a fast-paced environment</div><div>A team player who takes initiative</div><div>Organised and detail-oriented</div><div>Sales or customer service background a plus</div></div></div>

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