£40K/yr to £50K/yr
London, England
Permanent, Variable

Property Accountant

Posted by Handpicked Recruitment Limited.

Title: Property Accountant

Location: North London

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + benefits

Our client is a national property management group, based in north London. Due to the continued growth of the company, they are looking for a Property Accountant to join the expanding Finance team.

Responsibilities:

  • Process supplier invoices, payroll and employee expense claims in a timely and accurate manner
  • Preparation of annual service charge accounts.
  • Liaison with clients and auditors in respect of the preparation and presentation of year end accounts
  • Drafting annual service charge accounts
  • Service Charge Balance Sheet Reconciliations
  • Analytical review of Income & Expenditure
  • Provision of both regular and one-off client reports and accounting analysis.
  • Monthly client reporting
  • Quarterly client reporting
  • Bank Reconciliations for year-end accounts.
  • Assist with finalising bank reconciliations as required
  • Provision of accurate, timely and effective accounting information to all parties
  • Liaison with Property Managers on accounting matters
  • Liaison with different sections within the accounts department
  • Ensuring the integrity of accounting records and controls in line with prevailing legislation
  • Posting items on the management system (omissions & corrections) when reconciling service charge accounts
  • Posting Accruals and Prepayments on system
  • Credit control of own portfolio
  • Issuing 1st and 2nd Reminders
  • Referring unpaid debtors to solicitors

Role Requirements

  • Client Accounting experience as well as property management knowledge
  • Propman experience is preferable but not essential.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills and be well presented with a professional appearance.
  • Good organisational skills and are willing to be flexible and assist with a variety of different tasks within the department.