Service Charge Accountant

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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