Utilities & Municipal Accounts Administrator - East London

SUMMARY:
Our client, a leading property development and management company in East London, is seeking a highly motivated Utilities & Municipal Accounts Administrator to play a critical role in ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in all municipal and utility account processes across office, retail, and industrial properties. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance and utilities professional to contribute to a forward-thinking property group.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

• Source municipal and utility accounts from supply authorities and manage council, tenant, and supplier queries.
• Open new utility accounts, log service outages, and track ongoing service issues.
• Prepare, reconcile, and process accounts for timely payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with data capturing, record keeping, and property packs for new acquisitions.
• Conduct supplier reconciliations and support financial analysis and reporting.
• Verify and check tariffs, meter readings, and utility costs for accuracy.
• Support creditors management, accounts reconciliation, and utility billing processes.

Requirements

• Property industry and municipal accounts experience (essential).
• Proven experience in creditors/accounts reconciliation, accounts payable, and payments processing.
• Strong Excel skills (intermediate).
• Valid driver’s licence.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail, numerical, and analytical ability.
• Service-oriented with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organized, deadline-driven, and adaptable to change.
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a team environment.
• Assertive, energetic, and results-focused.
• Experience across office, retail, and industrial property utilities management.

Why Join?

• Be part of a reputable, forward-thinking property development and management company.
• Work in a role that combines finance, administration, and utilities management.
• Grow your career in an ethical, supportive, and customer-focused environment.