Operations Assistant (Property Portfolio) Job Specification
Job Title: Operations Assistant (Property Portfolio)
Type of Collaboration: Full-Time
Work Location: 100% Remote
Reporting Structure: Directly reports to Management
Overview of the Role: We are seeking a highly organised, meticulous, and proactive Operations Assistant to manage the operational and financial logistics of the company's property portfolio in England. This role is crucial for maintaining the efficiency and value of our assets by merging rigorous financial administration with concurrent project management. The successful candidate will work directly with Management and the Property Manager, who handles on-site coordination, taking over critical responsibilities to ensure smooth, documented, and compliant portfolio operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial & Procurement Management:
- Finance Mastery: Rigorously manage all financial processing, including the handling of invoices, payments, expenses, and supplier accounts.
- Cost Control: Accurately track and control all financial documentation and costs related to maintenance, repairs, and service charges.
- Communication & Stakeholder Management:
- Exceptional Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact, maintaining very strong communication standards with tenants, suppliers, and contractors.
- Documentation & Administrative Control:
- Documentation Rigour: Ensure all portfolio actions, agreements, and financial transactions are fully and accurately documented for the entire team's access and audit compliance.
- System Maintenance: Maintain and regularly update all document management systems and lease agreements.
- Problem-Solving & Urgency Management:
- High-Level Problem Solver: Proactively identify and resolve operational and financial challenges by demonstrating attention to detail, understanding property regulations and limitations, and finding optimal solutions quickly.
- Urgency Handling: Effectively manage time and prioritise tasks, as urgent matters come up constantly, requiring immediate and accurate attention.
- Project & Time Management:
- Concurrent Project Management: Drive and manage the portfolio's concurrent small projects (e.g., maintenance, repairs, minor renovations) with efficiency and detailed tracking.
- Prioritisation: Maintain very good time management and prioritisation skills to allocate resources effectively across simultaneous tasks.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in financial administration, bookkeeping, or property management support.
- Language: Native-like proficiency in written and spoken English for formal and international correspondence.
- Financial & Technical Tools: High proficiency in basic accounting concepts and bookkeeping
- Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyse situations and priorities correctly, reviewing and comparing quotes and recommending to the management which one to go with.
- Attention to Detail: Exceptional accuracy and dedication to compliance.
- Problem-Solving: Proven capacity to identify limitations, understand regulations, and deliver timely solutions.
- Project Management: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent small projects.
Remote Work Requirements: This position requires access to a stable, high-speed internet connection and full availability during designated working hours.
If you are a committed, organised, and dedicated professional, fluent in finance and English, and seeking a stable, full-time remote opportunity, we eagerly await your resume.