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Property finance teams collect rent, pay building costs and account for service charges. Tenants' and leaseholders' money often has to be kept separate, so careful records matter.
Entry-level roles
Typical full-time UK figures
Each building can have its own budget, costs and bank records. A property team may manage many of these at once.
Service charge work has its own terminology and legal rules, which is why advertised roles often mention it directly.
Typical full-time UK figures, rounded. Pay varies by employer, location and experience. Sources: National Careers Service, AAT, PayScale and Prospects, checked November 2026.
£27k
Also called Property Accounts Assistant
Processes rent, invoices and reconciliations.
£27k
Also called Block Management Accounts Assistant
Supports building budgets and service charge records.
£27k
Also called Rent Arrears Officer
Follows up overdue rent and service charges.
£26k
Also called Maintenance Invoices Clerk
Processes contractor and maintenance invoices.
Common requirements in UK property & real estate adverts. They vary by employer.
Systems differ, but the accounting tasks carry across.
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Sage 50
ExcelQUBE (seen in adverts)A short introduction, not legal or tax advice. Rules can change, so check the sources below.
Under section 42 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987, service charge money is generally held on trust to meet relevant costs.
Section 20B of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 limits demands for costs incurred more than 18 months earlier, unless tenants were notified in writing in time.
Landlords in England and Wales must protect a tenancy deposit in an approved scheme within 30 days of receiving it.
We teach the core ledger, credit control, reconciliation and Excel skills these teams use. We can introduce property basics such as service charges and client money, so you understand the terms. Property software and the detail of leases are learned in the role.
Later on: With experience and further study, people can move into service charge accountant and property accountant roles.
Accounting100 hrsBeginner
Develop practical skills in bookkeeping, VAT, financial transactions and record management, giving you the knowledge and confidence to support day-to-day accounting and finance operations.
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QuickBooksSage 50
Accounting100 hrsBeginner
Build practical accounts skills covering financial records, invoices, payments, reconciliations and essential accounting processes for the workplace.
XeroSage 50QuickBooksWe offer group bookings and can tailor training to your team.
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It's money collected from leaseholders or tenants towards costs such as maintenance, cleaning and insurance.
Under section 20B of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, tenants generally aren't liable for costs incurred more than 18 months before a demand, unless they were properly notified in time.
It can be, particularly if you like detail. Adverts for assistant-level roles exist, although many ask for AAT study or some accounts experience.
Checked November 2026. Job advert requirements are based on a sample of UK adverts and vary by employer.
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