SERVICE CHARGE ACCOUNTANT
ENFIELD
£40,000 to £48,000 + BENEFITS
THE COMPANY:
We're proud to be recruiting on behalf of a successful property management company that is looking to recruit a Service Charge Accountant to join the team.
As a Service Charge Accountant, you'll be responsible for the preparation of a portfolio of Client Accounts, Preparing Annual Service Charge Accounts, External Audit, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, Monthly/Quarterly Reporting and Assisting with Year End Reconciliations.
This is a great opportunity for an individual who has experience of Service Charge Accounts within the property industry and is keen to join a growing company.
THE SERVICE CHARGE ACCOUNT ROLE:
- As the Service Charge Accountant, you'll be reporting directly to the Financial Controller and be working alongside other Service Charge Accountant, each managing their own portfolio.
- Preparation of the annual service charge accounts and liaising with clients and auditors of year end accounts
- Producing draft annual service charge accounts, preparing accounts files and answering accounts queries
- Responsible for Service Charge Balance Sheet Reconciliations and analytical review of Income & Expenditure
- Producing monthly/quarterly and ad-hoc client reports and accounting analysis
- Bank Reconciliations for year-end accounts as required.
- Liaison with Property Managers and Other Departments on accounting matters
- Ensuring the integrity of accounting records and controls
- Posting items on the management system when reconciling service charge accounts
- Posting Accruals and Prepayments on system
- Responsible for the Credit control of own portfolio including issues reminders and escalating to legal
THE PERSON:
- Must have current experience as a Service Charge Accountant / Client Accountant or similar role, within the property industry.
- Experience of Service Charges within the property industry is essential.
- Good organisational, communication and analytical skills
- Must be competent with MS Excel
- Any experience of Propman would be a significant advantage.
- strong Client Accounting experience as well as property management knowledge.
- Accounting Qualifications are not essential for this role, so QBE / Qualified by Experience are welcome to apply, as well as, part and fully qualified AAT / CIMA / ACCA / ACA candidates.
TO APPLY:
Please send your CV for the Service Charge Accountant via the advert for immediate consideration.
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