About this role
SENIOR PORTFOLIO LEAD • Rendall & Rittner • £Competitive • Home-Based
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are looking for an experienced Senior Portfolio Lead to manage and develop a high-performing portfolio accounting team within our growing residential property management business.
This is a leadership-focused role responsible for overseeing a team of 6–7 Portfolio Accountants ranging from Portfolio Accountant to Senior Portfolio Accountant level. You will provide day-to-day guidance, technical support, performance management and mentoring, while ensuring exceptional service delivery across a varied residential portfolio.
The role is home-based, offering flexibility alongside the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders across the business.
ROLE EXPECTATIONS
This role requires a strong background in service charge accounting combined with proven people management experience.
You will be expected to lead confidently, manage workloads effectively and support your team in delivering accurate financial reporting, strong client service and continuous operational improvement.
You should be comfortable managing multiple priorities, coaching individuals at different levels of experience and maintaining high standards across all aspects of portfolio accounting.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
You’ll be successful in this role if:
Your team consistently delivers accurate and timely financial reportingTeam members feel supported, developed and motivatedClient relationships are managed professionally and confidentlyService charge accounts, budgets and reporting are completed to a high standardYou identify issues early and proactively implement solutionsStakeholders trust your judgement and technical expertise HOW YOU’LL SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIME
Most weeks, you’ll be:
Managing and supporting a team of 6–7 Portfolio AccountantsConducting regular 1-1s, performance reviews and coaching sessionsReviewing service charge accounts, budgets and financial reportingSupporting complex developments and escalated financial queriesAssisting with workload planning and team developmentWorking closely with Property Managers, clients and senior stakeholdersMonitoring team performance and ensuring service standards are maintainedSupporting recruitment, onboarding and training within the team WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR
This role suits someone who:
Has strong service charge accounting experience within residential property managementHas previous experience managing or mentoring finance teamsIs confident leading conversations with internal and external stakeholdersCan balance technical accuracy with people leadershipEnjoys developing and supporting high-performing teamsTakes ownership and leads by example EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS
Strong service charge accounting knowledgePrevious line management or supervisory experienceResidential property management experienceExperience managing large or complex residential developmentsStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsExcellent Excel and financial reporting skillsKnowledge of property management systems such as PropmanAccounting qualification or qualified by experience advantageous WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive salary, aligned to experienceDiscretionary bonusHome-based working with flexibility25 days holiday plus bank holidaysPrivate medical insurance, life assurance and enhanced family leaveFully funded training and professional developmentPaid sabbaticals as a loyalty rewardPension scheme and employee assistance programmeDiscounts across travel, retail, fitness and entertainment ABOUT RENDALL & RITTNER
Rendall & Rittner is one of the UK’s most established and highly accredited residential leasehold property management companies, managing over 90,000 homes nationwide. Founded in 1990 on the belief that property management should be more professional, transparent and customer-focused, those principles still drive how we operate today as a founding partner of Odevo.
We are people-led and technology-enabled, investing heavily in our teams, systems and continuous improvement. Our standards are recognised through Investors in People Platinum, regulation by RICS and the FCA, and multiple industry awards, including Property Manager of the Year and Managing Agent of the Year.
HOW WE HIRE
Initial conversation with our talent teamInterview focused on leadership experience, technical capability and stakeholder management We aim to complete the process within two to three weeks and communicate clearly throughout.
INTERESTED?
Apply with your CV.
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence of eligibility will be required.