Service Charge Accountant

SERVICE CHARGE ACCOUNTANT POSITION AT PREMIER ESTATES

LOCATION – Hybrid (Home /Office - 74 King Edward St, Macclesfield SK10 1AT)

WORKING HOURS – Monday to Friday 0900 – 1730

SALARY – £35,000

CONTRACT – Full-time, Permanent

ABOUT US

Premier Estates is an award-winning managing agent that successfully maintains one of the largest and most diverse residential property portfolios in the UK. Our success is founded on the fundamental principal of effective communication and unsurpassed customer service, establishing rewarding and lasting relationships with our many satisfied clients.

BENEFITS

• Hybrid Working
• Free fruit in the office
• Day off on your Birthday
• Free staff events
• Westfield Health cash back plan
• Pay day butties (in the office)
• 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy extra holiday
• Christmas closure

JOB DESCRIPTION

Year End Accounts:

• Produce the timeline for production and finalisation of the accounts, in line with the KPIs / Client Requirements
• Preparation of annual Service Charge Accounts for 5/6 large developments – liaising closely with Estates teams, Clients and External Auditors
• Ongoing Balance Sheet Reviews. Ensuring no item on the balance sheet is greater than 12 months old

Budgets:

• Produce the budget timeline in accordance with the KPIs / Client Requirements
• Work closely with Estates Team to produce Draft and Final versions of the budgets for submission to client for approval

Client Reporting

• Produce Monthly / Quarterly Client Reports in line with KPIs / Client Requirements
• Preparation and review of the monthly reconciliation of income and expenditure
• Present this detail as part of the monthly reporting expenditure file
• Prepare and review monthly VAT reports where applicable
• Prepare for and attend Client Meetings – Monthly, Year End and Budget
• Prepare Heat Billing reconciliation on a monthly basis where required

General

• Prepare for and attend Client Meetings
• Attend Site at least quarterly to provide support and guidance
• Assisting Estates with client queries
• Supporting SCA Manager with adhoc tasks

Please Note: You will be provided with the relevant guidance and support to be successful in the role.

WHAT WE ASK FROM YOU:

• AAT qualified and or ACA or CIMA part qualification
• Experience of working in accounts
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritize work a busy workload, with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently from home once trained
• Understanding of double entry
• Proficient IT Skills in Microsoft office

For more information about this position, or to find out more about Premier Estates, please visit our website for further details. If you would like to contact us, please email our recruitment team at who will be happy to help and provide further details.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK, without restrictions. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from all candidates.