Job Description

Job Title
Finance and Accounts Lead - Property Lettings (Part-Time, Permanent)

You must be from the lettings / estate agency background for this role.

Location
Remote (UK-based only)

Hours
17-20 hours per week, across 3 working days (Mon-Wed-Friday from 09:00)

Pay
16-18 per hour, paid monthly

Type
Permanent, Part-Time

About the Company

We are a UK-based property group focused on co-living and student accommodation. Since our launch in 2021, we have steadily expanded operations and now manage over 100 rental units, primarily in Oxford, with growing footprints in Coventry and Manchester. We operate across two verticals: direct portfolio management and a partner model where we sell for PBSA operators and earn performance-based commissions.

The company's operating principle is lean and outcome driven: every team member is expected to take full ownership of their function and directly support occupancy, cash flow, and operational control.

About the Role

We are seeking a senior-level finance professional with direct experience in the property lettings. The role will involve full financial oversight of our rent flows, deposits, deductions, and payment systems. You will work directly with the founder and be responsible for maintaining clarity, control, and structure across all financial transactions and reporting from Day 2.

This is a delivery role, not a shadow finance function. We are looking for someone who understands how a lettings operation runs financially and can apply that knowledge immediately.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and reconcile weekly reconciliation of rent payments, deposits, and deductions across all active properties and accounts Ensure all income is tracked, documented, and matched against expected schedules and invoices Monitor and follow up on missed payments, outstanding deposits, and unresolved disputes with tenants or third parties Manage the full deposit lifecycle, including deductions, refunds, and compliance with protection scheme requirements Produce weekly summary reports highlighting income received, pending collections, liabilities, and overall cash flow Coordinate vendor, staff, and freelance payments in line with company timelines Maintain accurate documentation of all financial transactions for audit and year-end accounting Support quarterly and annual financial reviews by preparing structured reports and clean ledgers Identify inefficiencies and recommend process improvements to strengthen financial control as the business scales Manage AR,AP, Payroll and invoice payments swiftly.
Who We Are Looking For

3 to 5 years experience in property finance or lettings-based accounting roles Strong understanding of rent cycles, deposit schemes, deductions, and disputes Hands-on experience reconciling real-time income and payment flows across multiple properties or portfolios Confident using tools such as QuickBooks, spreadsheets, payment gateways, and property management platforms Comfortable working independently, tracking performance weekly, and proactively resolving financial issues Able to coordinate cross-functionally with operations, sales, and the founder to maintain financial clarity Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and record-keeping under minimal supervision
Compensation and Commitment

16 - 18 per hour, paid monthly Long-term permanent role with growth potential Opportunity to take on expanded financial control responsibilities over time based on performance

Please don't apply if you are working with an agency or accounting firm already.

If you want to apply and except priority review:

Please email hr@thekarnani.com with the following:

A short email highlighting your experience in property lettings finance Your CV and / or LinkedIn profile Your current location and availability
Only candidates with relevant experience in the property finance domain will be considered.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 16.00-18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 17 - 20 per week

Benefits:

Company pension
Schedule:

* Monday to Friday