Property Finance Assistant

Property Finance Assistant

 £28,846 - £38,866 

Full-time (36 hours per week) 

This role is within the Assets Department, reporting to the Property Accounts & Business Systems Manager.

You will look after all aspects of the Accounts Payable & Receivable functions whilst also being responsible for credit control. You will provide support to the business with all aspects of supplier management, invoice processing and payments, as well as general maintenance of the systems. You will be responsible for multiple bank reconciliations. This isn’t just a data input role; it is an end-to-end Accounts Assistant role including coding, matching, batching of invoices, payment runs, credit control, etc. You will also be involved with inputting and checking lease information and ensuring that the billing and receipting are prepared and completed in a timely manner.

The role will also include processing utility invoices and assisting to ensure that all utility accounts are included in our consolidated billing and any additions or deletions are actioned and followed up promptly.

What we’re looking for from you:

• A proven track record working in a varied, hands-on, property finance role.
• You should be experienced in delivering a superior service to all stakeholders across the business.
• You must have excellent attention to detail, be able to prioritise and manage your workload and be comfortable working alone or as part of a team.
• You should be comfortable using Microsoft Excel and working with formulas.
• Drive, enthusiasm, flexibility and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

For an informal chat about this post, please contact Russell Davis on

01784 446401 or email r.davis@spelthorne.gov.uk

This post is identified as a hybrid post supporting both office and home working in line with Spelthorne Borough Council’s policy. The post holder will be required to attend the office in line with a rota and any service requirements.

Spelthorne Borough Council use the Microsoft Authenticator app as a secure way of accessing our network.  Successful candidates will be required to use their own mobile device to download and use Authenticator.

In return, we can offer excellent conditions of service with a benefits’ package that includes flexible working hours, pension scheme and at least 23 days’ paid leave per year (pro rata for part time). 

Closing date:  Noon on Friday 18^th September 2026

Interview date:  Week commencing 21^st September 2026

To apply, please use the ‘apply online’ button.

CVs can only be accepted in support of a completed application form.

Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to all candidates.  If we have not contacted you within 3 weeks of the closing date, then your application has been unsuccessful.  All shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email after the closing date.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Spelthorne Borough Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. Please see more information here Local government in Surrey is changing | Spelthorne Borough Council and also Future Surrey – Surrey LGR Hub

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