Lease Admin

Chemist Warehouse; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail pharmacy group in the UK seeks a Property Services – Lease Administrator for their Preston Office. The role involves administration of lease agreements, managing lease-related payments, and supporting stakeholders. Ideal candidates have experience in accounting or property administration, exceptional analytical skills, and a proactive mindset. The position offers a Monday to Friday work schedule and staff discounts across stores, fostering a supportive team environment in a dynamic field.

Benefits

Staff discounts across stores

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounting, accounts administration or finance is highly regarded.
• Exposure to property administration or commercial leases is advantageous.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the lease management database.
• Process lease-related payments including rent and outgoings.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders regarding payments and audits.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Problem-solving skills

Job description

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Chemist Warehouse is Australia’s leading retail pharmacy group and one of the country’s most recognised brands. With more than 17,000 team members across 500+ stores nationwide, and a growing international footprint in New Zealand, China and Ireland, we continue to strengthen our position as a market leader.

Despite recent global challenges, Chemist Warehouse has continued to grow and evolve. As part of our next phase of expansion, we are seeking a Property Services – Lease Administrator to join our Property Services team at our Preston Head Office.

About the Role

Reporting to the Property Services team, this role is responsible for the accurate administration and compliance of lease agreements across the portfolio. You will play a key role in managing lease-related payments, maintaining lease data and supporting internal and external stakeholders to ensure obligations are met in a timely and compliant manner

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the lease management database, including retrieval and analysis of lease data
• Process lease-related payments, including rent, outgoings and adjustments
• Allocate, reconcile and review rental charges and leasing costs
• Analyse and reconcile outgoings, including managing disputes where required
• Review lease agreements to identify tenancy, insurance and compliance requirements
• Liaise with internal stakeholders including Accounts and Finance teams regarding payments, audits and reporting
• Coordinate with insurers to ensure lease insurance obligations are met
• Manage landlord correspondence and lease-related enquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Provide general administrative support, including managing calls, emails, correspondence and diary records

About You

You are a detail-oriented and proactive administrator who enjoys working with numbers and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

You will ideally bring:

• Previous experience in accounting, accounts administration or finance (highly regarded)
• Exposure to property administration or commercial leases (advantageous)
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• High-level organisational and time management capabilities
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Strong problem-solving ability and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with stakeholders

What’s on Offer

Monday to Friday role – no weekends

Staff discounts across Chemist Warehouse stores

Opportunity to work with one of Australia’s most successful retail brands

Supportive team environment with exposure to the property industry

If you are an experienced Administration or Accounts Assistant looking to broaden your skills within the property space, or a Property Assistant seeking improved work–life balance, we would love to hear from you