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<p><strong>About the opportunity</strong></p><p>An independent, well-regarded London property management business, with a strong track record across some of the capital's most complex residential and mixed-use developments is seeking an experienced Service Charge Accountant on an initial 3-6 month fixed-term basis. Known for working with leading London developers, the business operates with a collaborative, hands-on culture where expertise is trusted and valued.</p><p><strong>What makes the role exceptional</strong></p><p>This is a role for someone who wants genuine ownership of a technically demanding portfolio, not a support function. You will sit at the heart of the finance operation, working directly alongside property managers and building operations teams, with real visibility across the portfolio and the opportunity to make a genuine impact.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Preparation and management of service charge budgets and year-end accounts</li><li>Reconciliations, variance analysis and financial reporting across the portfolio</li><li>Working closely with property managers and building operations teams on a day-to-day basis</li><li>Supporting audits and liaising with external accountants as required</li><li>Ensuring compliance with lease terms and relevant regulatory requirements</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Proven service charge accounting experience within residential block or estate management</li><li><strong>Advanced working knowledge of Qube PM: confident, hands-on use is essential</strong></li><li>Solid understanding of leasehold legislation and service charge best practice</li><li>Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage a busy portfolio independently</li><li>Direct property management environment experience (not solely audit or advisory backgrounds)</li><li>Immediate or short-notice availability preferred</li></ul><p><strong>Additional details</strong></p><ul><li>3-6 month fixed-term contract with genuine potential to extend</li><li>London-based role with an immediate or short-notice start available</li></ul>

Service Charge Accountant - Qube

<p><strong>Estimator - Main Contractor</strong><br /> <strong>London | Permanent | £50,000-£90,000 DOE | Career Progression</strong><br /> A growing main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Estimator to join its commercial/pre-construction team on a long-term basis.<br /> You'll be joining a busy team with a strong pipeline of work and will have the opportunity to take responsibility for multiple tenders at different stages.<br /> The role will typically involve managing around 3-4 live tenders at any one time, working closely with the wider commercial and operational teams to develop competitive and commercially sound bids.<br /> <strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Managing and pricing live tenders from enquiry through to submission</li><li>Taking ownership of multiple tenders simultaneously</li><li>Preparing detailed and accurate estimates</li><li>Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation</li><li>Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations</li><li>Working closely with commercial and operational teams</li><li>Identifying risks, opportunities and commercial considerations</li><li>Maintaining accurate estimating spreadsheets and cost plans</li><li>Supporting the wider pre-construction process</li><li>Building strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers</li></ul><p><br /> They are open to candidates from Intermediate Estimator through to Senior Estimator level, with the ideal candidate likely to have around 5 years+ experience within the construction industry.<br /> You'll ideally have:</p><ul><li>Strong estimating experience within a main contracting environment</li><li>Experience working on live tenders</li><li>Excellent Excel and spreadsheet skills</li><li>Strong commercial awareness</li><li>The ability to manage multiple tenders and competing deadlines</li><li>Confidence working independently and taking ownership</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Good communication and negotiation skills</li><li>Ambition to progress within a growing business</li></ul><p><br /> <strong>Salary &amp; Progression</strong><br /> £50,000-£90,000 depending on level and experience.<br /> The business is looking for someone who wants to become an important part of the team rather than simply move for the next short-term opportunity.<br /> If you're an Estimator who is commercially strong, confident managing tenders independently and ready to take greater ownership of the pre-construction process, this could be an excellent next move.<br /><br /></p>

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<p><strong>Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Main Contractor</strong><br /> <strong>Central London | Permanent | Excellent Career Progression</strong></p><p><br /> A growing main contractor is looking to appoint an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join its expanding commercial team.<br /> This is a great opportunity for an ambitious AQS who has gained a few years' experience and is now looking for the next step in their career. The business has a strong pipeline of live projects and is looking for someone who wants to develop, take on more responsibility and build a long-term career within the commercial function.<br /> The business currently has a number of live schemes across London, this role is to join a brand new residential project in London Bridge valued at £22m.<br /> You'll gain exposure to a broad range of commercial activities, including:<br />  </p><ul><li>Valuations and applications for payment</li><li>Procurement and subcontract management</li><li>Cost control and reporting</li><li>Package management</li><li>Working closely with project and commercial teams</li></ul><p><br /> <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>A few years' experience within a construction commercial environment</li><li>Ideally, experience with a main contractor</li><li>Exposure to live projects, valuations and procurement</li><li>A commercially switched-on approach</li><li>Good communication and organisational skills</li><li>A strong work ethic and positive attitude</li><li>A genuine desire to learn and progress</li></ul><p><br /> You'll be joining a busy environment where you'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced commercial professionals, gain greater responsibility and progress your career.</p><p><br /> <strong>If you're an Assistant QS looking for a company where you can develop rather than make another short-term move, this could be a very good opportunity.</strong></p><p><br /> Apply now for a confidential conversation about the role and the business behind it.<br /><br /></p>

Assistant Quantity Surveyor 

<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Senior Asset Manager</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Battersea, London</p><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Overview</strong></span></p><p>My client is a residential property investment company with a portfolio of approximately 90 properties, all managed in-house. As a small and dynamic team, they pride ourselves on a hands-on, collaborative approach to property management and delivering a high-quality service to tenants and stakeholders.</p><p>They are seeking an experienced and proactive individual to take full responsibility for the lettings function across the portfolio. This is a varied, fast-paced role requiring strong organisational skills, autonomy, and a willingness to get involved in all aspects of the business.</p><p>You will manage the entire lettings process from marketing and viewings through to tenancy progression, compliance, and ongoing tenancy management. You will also support the administrative side of property maintenance when required.</p><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p><p> </p><p><strong>Lettings &amp; Tenant Management</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the full lettings cycle: advertising, enquiries, and conducting viewings</li><li>Manage offers, negotiations, and tenancy progression</li><li>Carry out referencing and ensure compliance with all legal requirements</li><li>Prepare and issue tenancy agreements and associated documentation</li><li>Coordinate move-ins and move-outs, including inventories where required</li><li>Conduct rent reviews and manage tenancy renewals and changes</li></ul><p><strong>Compliance &amp; Legislation</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure all lettings activities comply with current legislation</li><li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the Renters' Rights Act and other regulatory changes</li><li>Ensure all documentation and processes meet legal and company standards</li></ul><p><strong>Portfolio Support</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with administrative aspects of property maintenance as needed</li><li>Liaise with the Maintenance Manager regarding property issues and scheduling</li><li>Maintain accurate records and systems for all properties and tenancies</li></ul><p><strong>Team Collaboration</strong></p><ul><li>Work closely with the Directors and Maintenance Manager</li><li>Contribute to improving internal processes and efficiencies</li><li>Provide general support across the business when required</li></ul><p><strong>Key Skills &amp; Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum Level 3 ARLA qualification (essential)</li><li>Strong knowledge of current lettings legislation, including Renters' Rights Act changes</li><li>Proven experience in residential lettings/property management</li><li>Excellent organisational and time management skills</li><li>Ability to work independently with a high level of autonomy</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Proactive, flexible, and hands-on approach</li></ul><p> </p><p>Please apply if interested in arranging an interview.</p>

Senior Asset Manager

<div >This is an opportunity to join a brand on the up! Deverellsmith are exclusively representing a boutique independent with over 30 years experience in the patch, known as one of Hammersmith and Fulham's leading independent estate agents.</div><div >Within this role you'll be covering properties across South-West London, while being based in their state of the art office in Fulham.</div><div > </div><div >Details on the position:</div><div >- Senior Lettings Negotiator / Lettings Associate</div><div >- Basic Salary circa £35,000</div><div >- Competitive commission structure</div><div >- OTE in the region of £65,000</div><div > </div><div >Requirements for the position:</div><div >- Senior Lettings Negotiator experience </div><div >- The ability to operate in a highly transactional market (ideally SW London)</div><div >- Experience dealing with HMO's</div><div >- ARLA qualifications (preferred but not essential)</div><div >- Valuation experience</div><div > </div><div >If this opportunity sounds like something that would interest you then please apply, or email</div><div ></div>

Senior Lettings Negotiator

<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"> </p><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><em>Leasing &amp; Administration</em></p><ul><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Conduct viewings to prospective tenants</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Consistently deliver leasing brand standards</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Process and respond to lettings enquiries in a timely manner</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Contribute with energy and commitment to achieving lettings targets, consistently working to close lettings and support the Lettings Manager in achieving leasing goals</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Understand the local rental market by conducting regular mystery shopping and competitor analysis</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Implement and support branded marketing campaigns</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Respond to email/phone enquiries in a timely manner and follow the rental customer journey to ensure a high conversion of enquiries to viewings and lettings</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Update social media letting platforms (e.g. Rightmove, Zoopla, On the Move etc.) on a weekly basis</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Process resident applications including completion of background and credit checks</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Assist with deposit protection scheme set up and releases</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Assist with preparation of check-in and check-out reports</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Assist with move in/move out customer journey procedures</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Assist with the collection of rents, ensuring collection and deposit on a timely basis</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Utilise the property management system (Yardi) to record various transactions and operating reports as required</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Assist with market surveys and "open houses"</li></ul><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><em>Customer Service</em></p><ul><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Represent the brand by providing exceptional service to residents, prospective tenants, contractors, and visitors</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Communicate effectively and courteously, whether face to face, via telephone or in writing, with residents and colleagues, clearly understanding and responding to their needs</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Always seek ways to exceed residents' service expectations</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Ensure resident issues and service requests are addressed within 24 hours</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Assist in promoting a neighbourly and community atmosphere including participating in the resident events programme</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Be a true ambassador of the brand and what it stands for</li></ul><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><em>Property Upkeep</em></p><ul><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Comply with regular fire safety and health and safety standards</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Assist in undertaking scheduled flat inspections and recording of same</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Day to day assistance in management of reactive maintenance and defects</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Adhere to business operating processes, systems and standards</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Assist in monitoring compliance with planned and reactive maintenance procedures, such that buildings are safe for both residents and employees</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Assist with the upkeep of the general cleanliness and appearance of the property and report any serious deficiencies regarding curb appeal or hazards to the General Manager or Facilities Manager</li></ul><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Key Values</strong></p><ul><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>Passion for our customer:</strong> You constantly challenge yourself to invent new and different ways to create passionate, fanatical customers who advocate on our behalf</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>Respect:</strong> You treat people with respect independent of their status or disagreement with you</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>Innovation:</strong> You challenge prevailing assumptions when warranted and suggest better approaches</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>Collaboration:</strong> You unite to support each other's ideas - even if you see it slightly differently</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>Communication:</strong> You share information openly and proactively</li></ul><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Qualifications, Experience and Role Requirements</strong></p><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><em>Essential</em></p><ul><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Demonstrates honesty, integrity and intelligence</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience in a property lettings or related business (student accommodations, serviced apartments etc.)</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Strong sales skills and confidence in promoting a product</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Excellent customer relationship skills and attention to detail</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Excellent organisation and administration skills</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Clear and effective communication skills, verbally and in writing</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Intermediate IT skills including Microsoft Office and property management systems</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Team player with a willingness to support others</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">A positive, 'can-do' attitude with a desire to learn and achieve outstanding results</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Ability to work independently on a day to day basis</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Ability to work Saturdays and public holidays in line with the rota</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Ability to work in different buildings if required</li></ul><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><em>Desirable</em></p><ul><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience of working in the private residential sector</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">ARLA qualification</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Knowledge of Yardi property management system or similar system</li></ul>

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