Property Manager

Marylebone, London
£37,500 per annum + commission opportunities
We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Property Manager to join a busy office in Marylebone. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years’ experience in property management, excellent communication skills, and a strong focus on accuracy and client service.
This role involves managing both the financial administration of tenancies and the day-to-day management of residential properties, ensuring a high level of service to landlords and tenants.

Key Responsibilities

• Allocating reservation fees and processing new tenant files, setting up tenancies accurately on the system
• Collecting, authorising and monitoring rent payments
• Preparing landlord statements and invoices
• Managing weekly contractor and agent fee payments and producing statements
• Charging contractor expenses and processing miscellaneous payments such as refunds and final utility bills
• Handling deposit transfers and repayments
• Retaining Non-Resident Landlord tax and completing quarterly and annual returns to HMRC
• Preparing annual landlord tax statements and submitting landlord income returns to HMRC
• Ensuring accurate daily banking totals and carrying out regular account reconciliations
• Chasing rent arrears and unpaid landlord invoices
• Assisting the external accountant with annual audits
• Instructing contractors to carry out routine maintenance and repairs
• Organising gas safety and electrical safety inspections
• Arranging property inspections and sending reports to landlords
• Managing check-out reports, costing dilapidations and negotiating deposit returns between landlord and tenant, escalating to arbitration where required
• Managing housing licence applications
• Negotiating tenancy renewals between landlords and tenants and preparing the necessary documentation
• Providing out-of-hours emergency repair cover when required

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ property management and tenancy accounting experience
• Strong client-facing and communication skills
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment
• ARLA Qualified is beneficial but not essential

Salary & Benefits

• £37,500 salary
• Opportunity to earn commission through revenue generated from maintenance works
• Monday to Thursday, 9:00am-6:00pm; Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm
• Office based in Marylebone

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