Lettings Accounts Administrator Full-Time (Maternity Cover)
Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum
Location: Hitchin
Job Type: Full-Time, Maternity Cover- NO HYBRID
About the Role
A well-established property management company is seeking an experienced Lettings Accounts Administrator to manage client accounts payable and receivable. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing daily financial operations, reconciling accounts, and ensuring the smooth processing of payments.
This role requires a strong background in finance or accounting, with prior experience in bookkeepingpreferably within the Lettings and Property Management sector. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and possess excellent analytical skills.
Key Responsibilities
Completing daily bank reconciliations for all lettings accounts and cashbooks.
Uploading rent payments and invoices onto the Vebra Alto system.
Handling landlord queries via email and telephone.
Investigating and resolving outstanding invoices, liaising with landlords and clients to ensure prompt payments.
Assisting with payment requests, including refunds and deposit releases.
Issuing and reissuing invoices, processing credit notes, and liaising with property managers.
General accounts administration, including banking, filing, and document retrieval.
Managing arrears and conducting credit control activities.
Requirements
Proven experience as a Management Accounts Administrator or in a similar financial role.
Knowledge of bookkeeping procedures and debt collection regulations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial formulas and spreadsheets).
Strong data entry skills with keen attention to numerical accuracy.
Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
Experience with Vebra Alto is beneficial but not essential.
Experience Required
Bookkeeping: 2 years (required)
Lettings Accounts: 1 year (preferred)
Client Account Management: 1 year (required)
Accounting: 2 years (required)
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable company within the property management industry. If you are detail-focused, proactive, and experienced in lettings accounts, we encourage you to apply.
Work Location: In-person
Reference ID: Lettings Client Accounts Administrator
Lettings Account Administrator
Interaction - Watford
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 1EP, England

£28,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Lettings Accounts Administrator position is a full-time maternity cover role based in Hitchin, offering a salary of up to £28,000 per annum.
- The successful candidate will manage client accounts payable and receivable, overseeing daily financial operations and reconciling accounts.
- A strong background in finance or accounting is required, with at least 2 years of bookkeeping experience and 1 year in lettings accounts preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and excellent organisational skills are essential, along with the ability to handle landlord queries and manage arrears.
- This role provides an opportunity to work with a well-established property management company in the lettings sector, focusing on detail-oriented financial administration.