Accounts & Finance Assistant (Real Estate)

Application Deadline: 5 June 2026

Department: Finance & Operations

Location: Manchester

ACLO Assets Limited is a growing property investment business focused on the purchase and rental of residential and commercial properties. We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Finance Assistant to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function and support the wider finance team in delivering accurate, timely financial management across our portfolio.

This is a broad and varied role suited to a part-qualified or qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with hands-on experience across the full finance function. The successful candidate will be responsible for cash collection, purchase ledger, supplier payments, management accounts, VAT returns, and property-specific financial duties. You will be a key point of contact for financial matters across the business and will liaise with property managers, letting agents, legal, and external accountants.

Key Responsibilities

Cash Collection & Rental Income

• Monitor rental income collection, follow up on arrears, and maintain accurate tenant ledgers
• Reconcile receipts against tenancy schedules and produce aged debtor reports for senior management
• Liaise with letting agents and property managers to resolve payment discrepancies promptly

• Review, code, and post supplier invoices to the correct cost centres, matching against approved POs
• Manage end-to-end payment runs, ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time
• Reconcile supplier statements and oversee the correct allocation of utility and property-related expenses

• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts including journals, accruals, and prepayments
• Conduct variance analysis against budget and prior period, providing clear commentary
• Support the Senior Management Accountant with board-level reporting and year-end close

• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns within HMRC deadlines, applying correct property VAT treatment including Option to Tax
• Maintain audit-ready records and liaise with external accountants on year-end accounts and statutory filings

• Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts, support the budgeting process, and track actuals against budget
• Reconcile property and tenant deposit accounts, manage service charge allocations, and maintain property-level P&Ls

• Maintain accurate records in NetSuite, ensuring full audit trails and adherence to internal controls
• Identify and support improvements to financial processes and systems
• Act as a key contact for property managers, letting agents, legal and external accountants

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts assistant role
• Part Qualified accountant CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent
• Experience with accounting software (Oracle NetSuite desirable)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Experience is property of real estate desirable
• Knowledge of landlord/tenant accounting practices
• Understanding of VAT and property related tax considerations
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Hybrid working environment 3 days in the office
• Exposure to end-to-end financial management of property assets
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• 5% Company pension
• Discretionary bonus scheme