PORTLAND BROWN is looking for employees for positions:
junior accountant
Requirements
excellent communication skills
organised with strong time management and prioritisation skills
self-motivated, hardworking with drive, ambition, energy and enthusiasm
accuracy and attention to detail
excellent interpersonal skills
studying within Finance
Responsibility
as part of our talented team, you won't just be an observer; you'll make a real impact on our day-to-day operations, focusing on both the accounts receivable and payable aspect of the department
whether you're a student aiming to balance studies with practical experience, or a finance graduate seeking a summer role to kickstart your career, this 3-month opportunity is the perfect way to gain valuable insight into finance operations within the serviced apartment industry
are you looking to gain hands-on experience in the world of finance? We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Junior Accountant on a temporary basis
supporting the Credit Controller with debt collection
processing and allocating payments from non-credit clients
raising customer invoices as per their agreed credit terms and dealing with invoice queries when required
ensuring business terms & conditions are received for all non-credit customers
entering supplier invoices into the financial software, such as housekeeping invoices, linen Invoices, taxi invoices
marketing executive
Salary
salary
Responsibility
website maintenance
creative copywriting for emails, blogs & website
updating brand collateral
internal communications & events
management of our internal rewards platform
working with HR on recruitment campaigns
supporting Interiors with photoshoots
arranging guest treats
administrator
Language
english
Requirements
previous experience in an administrative or a HR environment
ability to work independently; multitask, organise, and prioritise workloads
attention to detail is a must, together with comfort handling a wide range of data
confidence is key! This role would require presentation skills and experience of leading group meetings
Responsibility
delivery of in-person one-to-one and group training and online learning
identifying areas of training needed within the company from refresher to progressive
creating and updating company training documents, such as workbooks, training passports and schedules
managing the full induction process
liaising with senior management to provide new employees with a smooth transition into Portland
completing regular audits to ensure employee training records are up-to-date
conducting HR check-ins with new starters to monitor employee journey
occasional admin support for HR, Marketing & Recruitment
maintenance person
Salary
salary
Responsibility
carry out all maintenance requests
office manager
Responsibility
we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dedicated Office Manager to join our fast-paced organisation
in this critical role, youll make a real impact on the day-to-day running of the London Office
all administration tasks to keep the London office running
administration assistance to the Leadership Team including diary management for the Head of Operations & occasional minute taking
management of Office IT & Telecoms to support the IT & Utilities Manager, including liaising with third party providers
management of office health and safety & support with Apartment Health & Safety activities
management of the London Office meeting room calendar, ensuring that meeting rooms are prepared, and refreshments organised as appropriate
developing fantastic internal and external working relationships is essential for this role alongside the ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload that includes undertaking tasks and bespoke projects for our Operational teams
Requirements
previous administration experience in a busy office environment
excellent communication and people skills
excellent communication & people skills
organised with strong time management and prioritisation skills
team player
experience of setting up IT for team members
accuracy and attention to detail
self-motivated, driven, ambitious and enthusiastic
handyperson
Responsibility
completing the setup of new apartments within our portfolio, including the testing and installation of electrical appliances
unpacking, assembling, and placing interior items and furniture
painting and decorating, hanging artwork and mirrors, changing door locks and testing keys
assisting with apartment refurbishments and carrying out any required maintenance
assisting with the disposal of apartments from our portfolio, removing anything that belongs to Portland Brown and repairing any minor damages
Requirements
full and valid UK driving licence
confidence in driving a transit van
previous experience driving in central London
excellent communication skills
organised with strong time management and prioritisation skills
team player
self-motivated, hardworking with drive, ambition, energy and enthusiasm
attention to detail
purchase ledger manager
Responsibility
managing the Purchase Ledger function of the business
responsibility for the Purchase Ledger function of the business
reviewing Creditor status, ensuring payments are made on time, credits are received, and the appropriate supplier invoice authorisations are provided
managing budgets for apartment acquisitions, refurbishments and disposals, and ensuring actual spending is recorded correctly
managing relationships with Landlords; ensuring that
management of relationships with Landlords; including
rent payments are made on time with any adjustments
timely rent payments and adjustments
Requirements
studying AAT Level 4 or Part Qualified Accountant
excellent communication skills
organised with strong time management and prioritisation skills
team player
self-motivated, hardworking with drive, ambition, energy and enthusiasm
accuracy and attention to detail
self-motivated, driven, ambitious, energetic and enthusiastic
concierge
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
delivery of exceptional service to all guests staying in the building
meeting our guests, ensuring they receive an outstanding first impression, and guiding them through the rest of their Portland experience
troubleshooting minor maintenance and technology issues
performing housekeeping quality audits, apartment quality audits and inventory checks in our apartments to ensure they meet our standards
completion of health and safety and security related tasks
responding to general enquiries from guests, ensuring they are recorded accurately on our CRM database
Requirements
at least 1 year of experience in a Customer Service and/or Hospitality position
comfortable working in a luxury environment
excellent communication skills
A professional, confident, and diplomatic manner
the ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced, ever-changing, and sometimes challenging environment
organised, hardworking, and detail-oriented
confidence in independent problem-solving and comfortable asking for help when needed
this is a full-time role with a rotating shift pattern including weekends
maintenance technician
Salary
salary
Requirements
basic plumbing, carpentry & electrical skills
proven experience in property maintenance
excellent communication skills
ensure that all apartments are always well-maintained and presentable
strong time management, organisation, and prioritisation skills
respond to any call-out and maintenance issues on a timely basis, including assessing the situation and arranging for appropriate action
team player
ensure that all tasks are updated on the Company CRM system with accurate information and in real-time
Responsibility
carry out all maintenance requests
safeguard all maintenance products, by ensuring they are locked away at night and that the lock-up area is kept clean and presentable
delivery driver
Responsibility
providing an efficient delivery service for our Guest Relations Team across central London
planning routes according to daily task load to ensure that all tasks can be completed efficiently
delivering a range of items including furniture and small guest consumables to various locations
relocating stock across our locations
collecting items as required
Requirements
full and valid UK driving licence
confidence in driving a transit van
previous experience driving in central London
excellent communication skills
organised with strong time management and prioritisation skills
team player
self-motivated, hardworking with drive, ambition, energy and enthusiasm
attention to detail
Changes in earnings for the position accounts payable