Careers at Gateway

Our Service Charge Department plays a key role in supporting the efficiency of our organisation. As we continue to grow, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Service Charge Accountant to join our busy Team. The role is based in our Leigh-on-Sea Office.

Key Responsibilities for this role:

• Prepare Service Charge budgets and actively working alongside the Property Management Department to ensure that these are realistic, effective, and distributed in a timely manner to achieve KPI targets.
• Input budgets onto the database ensuring charges are applied correctly and apportionment's agree.
• Assist Property Managers with account queries and budget preparation.
• Prepare the weekly budget report for distribution to DOO and GFC
• Prepare the monthly periodics report for the Corporate Department.
• Budget and variance reporting
• Raise periodic Service Charge demands and recharges as required.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects as required.
• Prepare Service Charge accounts for the managed property portfolio to include:
• Analysis of income and expenditure
• Accruals and prepayments where necessary
• Review and analysis of the Service Charge budget to actual expenditure and prior year performance.
• Liaising with the Property Managers and external accountants to ensure accounts are complete, queries resolved and issued in a timely manner to achieve Corporate KPI targets.

Essentials for the Role

You will be required to work full time in our Head Office, with hours of 9:00am to 5:30pm.

• Applicants must be either ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
• Service Charge experience is preferable
• Sound commercial understanding
• Excellent communication skills
• Exceptional knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Meticulous attentional to detail
• Organisational skills

What is in it for you?

Joining Gateway means you’ll have a real opportunity to grow within your role and take your ambitions further. Growth is highly encouraged here, so show us your potential. You’ll find Gateway to be a supportive and welcoming place to develop and thrive.

You will:

• Have a defined pathway for growth within the company, with opportunities for promotion based on your performance
• Enjoy a competitive salary with additional perks
• Be part of a collaborative team that values your growth and success

Your performance and fulfilment of the role’s requirements will be evaluated quarterly. Progression and further opportunities will be performance-dependent, ensuring your development aligns your achievements and growth in the role.

The Perks You’ll Love:

• Competitive salary in the region of £35,000 to £40,000, plus bonus scheme, including annual salary review
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth, including training support
• Generous company pension plan
• Exciting company membership programmes
• Employee referral incentive
• Seasonal company-wide events, including Christmas party
• Casual social events throughout the year

You’ll be part of a team of committed people who support one another each day and are proud of the trusted, knowledgeable services they provide.

Marketing is an integral factor to Gateway's success, through internal and external promotion, brand awareness and exposure, cross-selling and organic/paid advertising.

As we continue to grow, we are searching for a confident Marketing Assistant to join us at our Head Office in Southend-on-Sea, Essex.

As a Marketing Assistant at Gateway, you will learn new skills from an experienced Marketing Team to support and execute the company’s marketing strategy.

Your role will provide you with valuable exposure to a wide range of responsibilities, including, but not limited to:

• Contributing towards the overall creative process, from brief to delivery
• Spearheading our events calendar confidently, taking the lead on the preparation and execution of the set up and marketing materials for each event we host/attend
• Assisting with the company’s internal and external documentation rebrand
• Assisting with the preparation of the company’s monthly newsletter to 27,000+ subscribers, developing interesting article ideas and supplying copy
• Creating content for, as well as managing and monitoring the company’s social media accounts
• Video editing informative company videos for internal and external purposes
• Continual quality control of the company’s websites
• Preparing and organising weekly marketing mailers
• Developing fresh ideas for the company’s marketing strategy
• Supporting other departments with their marketing enquiries
• Adhering to the company’s brand guidelines
• Weekly reporting on the company’s current marketing campaigns
• Travel to other offices (infrequent, but necessary as required)
• Other ad-hoc administrative duties, as required

Essentials for the Role
You will be required to work full time in our Head Office, with hours of 9:00am to 5:30pm.

Crucially, the successful candidate will be creative, exude confidence and have the ability to learn new skills and software quickly to further their marketing career. Whilst experience in the property sector would be preferable, full training will be provided.

You should be accustomed to working in a fast-paced and demanding environment. You will possess meticulous attention to detail, and a strong focus on both developing and protecting the brand.

We are looking for individuals who:

• Are passionate and creative, with a real interest in marketing
• Are well-versed with creative applications (e.g. Adobe CC) but can also quickly adapt to unfamiliar software
• Have a creative eye with the confidence to put your ideas forward
• Can write excellent copy with a clear message, whilst staying on-brand
• Foster a strong can-do attitude, with the ability to work independently as required
• Possess excellent written and verbal skills
• Are driven, passionate and highly motivated, being able to use their initiative

What is in it for you?
Joining Gateway means you’ll have a real opportunity to grow within your role and take your ambitions further. Growth is highly encouraged here, so show us your potential. You’ll find Gateway to be a supportive and welcoming place to develop and thrive.

You will:

• Enjoy a competitive salary with additional perks
• Be part of a collaborative team that values your growth and success
• Engage in diverse marketing tasks, including design, video editing, and writing copy
• Have the opportunity to grow in your marketing career

The Perks You’ll Love:

• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth, including training support
• Generous company pension plan
• Exciting company membership programmes
• Employee referral incentive
• Seasonal company-wide events, including Christmas party
• Casual social events throughout the year

You’ll be part of a team of committed people who support one another each day and are proud of the trusted, knowledgeable services they provide.

Property Management sits at the core of our business, forming the foundation of our ability to navigate complex legal matters, safeguard compliance, and support our operational success. It is central to providing expert guidance, maintaining strong client relationships, and ensuring exceptional service.

As we continue to grow, we are searching for enthusiastic and motivated legal professionals to join us as a Solicitor at our Head Office in Southend-on-Sea.

As a Solicitor at Gateway, you will collaborate with seasoned industry experts, experience and knowledgeable team of legal professionals, leveraging your legal expertise to handle complex property-related matters while contributing to the continued growth and success of our legal department.

Your role will provide you with valuable exposure to a wide range of responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Supporting all litigation matters, including County Court proceedings and First Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) applications
• Assisting with lease extensions, enfranchisement, and RTM (Right to Manage) processes
• Handling complex enquiries raised by the Solicitors Enquiries Department on lease assignments, deeds of covenant, notice of transfer, and consents
• Drafting, negotiating, and implementing sale and purchase correspondence and documents related to residential conveyancing
• Providing advice, support, and guidance to Property Managers

Essentials for the Role

You will be required to work full time in our Southend Office, with hours of 9:00am to 5:30pm.

The successful candidate must be a qualified Solicitor (0–4 years PQE) with prior experience in residential conveyancing and landlord and tenant/long leaseholder disputes, including but not limited to service charge and breach of covenant disputes. Primary responsibilities will include assisting the Group Solicitor with all legal matters across the Group. You should be accustomed to working in a fast-paced and demanding environment, with a strong focus on attention to detail.

We are looking for individuals who:

• Demonstrate excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Have strong organisational abilities to manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Exhibit exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Showcase the ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently when required
• Possess a proactive approach to handling complex legal matters with confidence and accuracy

What is in it for you?

Joining Gateway means you’ll have a real opportunity to grow within your role and take your ambitions further. Growth is highly encouraged here, so show us your potential. You’ll find Gateway to be a supportive and welcoming place to develop and thrive. 

You will: 

• Gain valuable legal skills and knowledge to build a strong foundation in property law, residential conveyancing, and landlord/tenant disputes
• Have a defined pathway for growth within the company, with opportunities for promotion based on your performance
• Enjoy a competitive salary with additional perks
• Be part of a collaborative team that values your growth and success
• Engage in diverse legal tasks, from drafting contracts and negotiating disputes to advising on complex property matters, ensuring no two days are the same
• Have opportunities to attend legal proceedings, liaise with clients, and expand your professional network within the legal and property sectors

Your performance and fulfilment of the role’s requirements will be evaluated quarterly. Progression and further opportunities will be performance-dependent, ensuring your development aligns your achievements and growth in the role. 

The Perks You’ll Love:

• Competitive salary in the region of £35,000 to £45,000, plus bonus scheme, including annual salary review
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth, including training support
• Generous company pension plan
• Exciting company membership programmes
• Employee referral incentive
• Seasonal company-wide events, including Christmas party
• Casual social events throughout the year

You’ll be part of a team of committed people who support one another each day and are proud of the trusted, knowledgeable services they provide.

As we continue to grow, we are searching for enthusiastic and motivated individuals with a passion for property and world-class client and customer service to join us as a Trainee Property Manager at our Leeds office.

As a Trainee Property Manager at Gateway, you will be guided by some of the most seasoned and experienced industry professionals around on your property management journey.

Your responsibilities will include and not limited to:

• Proactive management of a varied portfolio of properties
• Assistance with Service Charge budget and accounts preparations
• Handling day-to-day maintenance queries from customers and clients
• Regular client and customer liaison

Key skills for this role include:

• Exemplary relationship building
• Client management
• Listening and negotiation skills
• Ambition
• Resilience
• Analytical thinking

You may be required to attend evening meetings off-site and the occasional overnight stay. In return, we offer a competitive salary.

Previous experience in the real estate industry would be advantageous, although not a necessity as full training will be provided. Applicant must have GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths and hold a full, clean UK driving license.

Joining Gateway means you’ll have a real opportunity to grow within your role and take your ambitions further. Talent is highly valued here, so just show us what you can do. You’ll find Gateway to be a positive and welcoming place to work.

Benefits of working with Gateway include:

• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Excellent company pension
• Exciting company membership programmes
• Employee referral scheme
• Training and qualification sponsorship (role dependent)

You’ll be part of a team of committed people who support one another each day and are proud of the trusted, knowledgeable services they provide.