Assistant Property Accountant

Full job description

Your new role

As our new Assistant Property Accountant, you will work within our Finance department, reporting to the Group Property Accountant, managing a portfolio of leasehold and freehold properties. Your responsibilities will extend to DFS, Sofology and The Sofa Delivery Company properties.

Fixed Term Contract for 12 months to cover maternity leave.

Offered on a hybrid basis (3 office days, 2 from home.)

What you'll be doing

Key Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for maintaining the property database and schedules and keeping records accurate and up-to-date as well as providing relevant information to Finance for IFRS16 reporting

You will be responsible for making all lease related payments, checking and processing lease and business rates invoices prior to authorising Finance colleagues to make payment in a timely manner. You will thoroughly investigate any discrepancies, and refer to the Group Property Accountant when resolution cannot be made

You will be responsible for managing all group property email accounts and be the first point of contact for all landlord/managing agent invoice related queries

You will assist the Group Property Accountant in the budgeting and forecasting process

You will assist the Group Property Accountant in the completion of balance sheet reconciliations and assist in investigating any discrepancies

The role is for you if...

Attributes & Skills Required:

Experience of working within a finance function

Good written and oral communication skills

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and sometimes under pressure

Excellent organisation and time management skills

Ability to prioritise your workload

Able to work individually or as part of the team

Self-motivated with a proactive attitude

Good attention to detail and able to record details accurately

Previous experience in a similar role is preferable but not essential

DFS Benefits

Growth and Training: Learn new skills and develop your career with us

Leave: Enjoy a great holiday allowance, with the option to buy 5 extra days. Take advantage of our enhanced leave for Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental, and Adoption, plus a paid volunteering day each year

Discounts: Get 30% off DFS and Sofology products for yourself, plus discounts for friends and family - and savings at big brands like Sainsbury’s, ASOS, and IKEA

Wellbeing Perks: Access healthcare services, an Employee Assistance Programme, and discounted gym memberships

Pension and Savings: Join our Group Pension and Sharesave schemes

Life Assurance & Sick Pay: Peace of mind with Life Assurance and Company Sick Pay