8 jobs in Dove & Hawk

Dove & Hawk is seeking an experienced Senior Property Manager in the Greater London area to lead day-to-day management of a diverse residential portfolio. You will serve landlords and tenants with proactive advice, manage lettings processes, and coordinate compliance across the portfolio.

The ideal candidate holds ARLA Propertymark qualification, >3 years in residential property management, and experience managing 100+ AST portfolios, with strong knowledge of UK lettings legislation.

Property Accountant, Hounslow, £32,000 to £40,000

My Client, a growing independent and boutique estate agency with a portfolio all over West London, are seeking a Property Accountant to joint their team in their team in Hounslow.

Fluency in Punjabi or Hindi is highly desired, as many of their clients and suppliers communicate in these languages.

• Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate financial statements, balance sheets, profit and loss accounts, and cash flow statements. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and legal regulations.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the development of annual budgets and financial forecasts. Monitor actual performance against budgeted targets and provide analysis to support decision-making.
• Taxation: Handle tax planning and ensure compliance with tax laws. Prepare and submit tax returns accurately and on time.
• Bookkeeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and general ledger entries.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analysis and provide insights to support strategic planning, identify cost‑saving opportunities, and improve overall financial performance.
• Internal Controls: Establish and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and prevent financial discrepancies.
• Audits: Coordinate and support external audits, address audit queries, and implement audit recommendations.
• Vendor and Client Management: Oversee financial transactions with vendors and clients, ensuring accuracy and adherence to contractual terms.
• Compliance and Regulation: Stay updated on accounting standards, tax regulations, and industry best practices. Implement necessary changes to ensure compliance.
• Financial Advice: Offer financial advice and guidance to the management team on business decisions and investments.

• Accounts qualification is essential (ACCA or equivalent).
• Proven experience as an accountant, preferably in the real estate or property sector.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of relevant accounting standards and tax regulations.

Salary: £32,000 to £40,000

Required working hours: Office based Monday - Friday, 8am to 4pm

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Night Resident Experi ence Assistant – Birmingham – £30,000 per annum

My client, a globally established and leading Real Estate Agency, are currently seeking a Night Resident Experience Assistant to join their brand-new luxury residential Build-to-Rent development in Birmingham comprising 667 apartments.

You will be providing support to the onsite property management services team in the delivery of a high‑quality service for the benefit of clients and tenants. You will ensure a high level of customer service is provided to residents at all times, all statutory H&S requirements are met and engage residents to create a sense of community within the building. Ensure the safety and security of the development is at the forefront of your mind and all issues are dealt with swiftly and in a professional manner.

• Welcoming residents to the scheme whilst providing first‑class customer service at all times
• Ensuring the front desk is manned at all times and is presented to a high standard
• Monitoring the resident services email inbox and actioning requests and enquiries as required
• Creating a community feel through communication, events and innovations
• To act as the first point of call for residents to report maintenance issues
• Ensuring up‑to‑date resident communication via various channels including social media
• Co‑ordinating all contractor appointments and logging issues in order that required service levels are attained
• Carrying out regular inspections of communal areas and apartments
• Ensuring communal areas and available apartments are well presented and appealing to prospective tenants at all times
• Ensuring all leasing trackers are up to date showing apartment availability, number of viewings etc
• Meet and greet with new tenants; providing familiarisation tours and new tenancy information where required
• Completing full check‑in and check‑out reports
• Complete regular building walks to ensure there are no Health and Safety issues evident or any security concerns. Highlighting any issues to your Line Manager and taking the appropriate action at the time.
• Undertake relevant compliance checks as required by the Resident Services Manager such as apartment water flushing, fire doors check etc
• Completing any special projects as required
• Completing any special projects assigned by the reporting Manager

• Security SIA licence is desirable
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proactive and dynamic taking ownership of all core duties
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills displaying sensitivity to and understanding of residents’ needs
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Competent in using, Word and Outlook
• Flexible and cooperative at all times, working as a member of a Team
• Understanding the importance of achieving deadlines and ensuring quality output
• Use initiative and take responsibility for providing solutions
• To ensure confidentiality and security of all business, client and customer documentation/information
• Well‑groomed and of smart appearance
• Dynamic approach, problem‑solving, well organized and ability to work well under pressure

4 days on, 4 days off - 7pm to 7am

£30,000 per annum

Dove & Hawk seeks a Night Resident Experience Assistant for a luxury Build-to-Rent development in Birmingham. You will support the on-site property management team, ensuring top-tier service for residents and compliance with safety standards 7pm–7am, 4 days on, 4 days off, with a £30,000 annual salary.

Role involves welcoming residents, coordinating front desk operations, responding to inquiries, organising events, and maintaining security and high presentation standards across communal areas

Accounts Assistant - West Hampstead - £30,000 - £40,000 DOE

Our client, a well‑respected estate agency that has been operating for over 20 years, is looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their growing team. You will be supporting the day‑to‑day accounts responsibilities for a residential portfolio.

• Process incoming tenant rents, reconciling service charge accounts and ensuring correct funds are allocated to landlords.
• Accounts Payable: Processing, coding, and paying contractor and supplier invoices for property maintenance and repairs.
• Registering tenant deposits with authorised protection schemes and processing release payments at the end of tenancies.
• Reconciliations: Performing weekly or monthly reconciliations for client bank accounts and tenant deposit accounts.
• Monitoring rent arrears, sending follow‑up reminders to tenants, and escalating uncollected payments.
• Manage contractor invoices and payments.
• Liaise with contractors and leaseholders regarding invoices and payments.
• Reviewing VAT returns.

• Minimum 2 years' experience with Xero and Block Management.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Ability to work in a team as well as individually.
• Confidence to communicate effectively and efficiently.

£30,000 - £40,000 DOE

Monday to Thursday 9am – 6pm, Fridays finish at 5:30pm. Office based.

Dove & Hawk in West Hampstead is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to support day-to-day accounting for a residential portfolio. You will handle rent payments, supplier invoices, tenant deposits, and basic reconciliations.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of Xero experience and a proactive, team‑oriented approach. This office‑based role offers regular hours and steady responsibilities.