Service Charge Accountant - Hybrid

Service Charge Accountant - HybridEnfield£35,000 to £45,000My client, a boutique and well established residential management agent, is on the search for a Service Charge Accountant to join their accounts team and take on their own portfolio.This is a great opportunity for somebody looking to further their career within property accounts in a growing business with a clear progression path to senior property accounts.Duties

• 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
• Preparing accounts files
• Answering accounts queries
• 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
• Ad hoc reports and duties as required

Requirements

• Strong Service Charge 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.

Other details:Required working hours: 9am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday, 2 days WFH after 6 month probationary periodHolidays: 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidaysOther details: free onsite parking and study support towards ACCA or AAT qualificationsFor more information, please contact Chloe on the Business Support desk.

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