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Property Accountant

Varnom & Ross Ltd
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 22 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£80,000 - £96,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • A leading property management company specializing in real estate asset management is seeking a candidate with a minimum of 5 years of commercial property accounting experience, preferably in shopping centers.
  • The role involves preparing client statements, VAT reports, and trial balances, as well as managing service charge budgets and annual account reconciliations.
  • Candidates should have experience with property management software and the ability to work collaboratively with client accountants to resolve issues.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, reflecting the candidate's experience and expertise in the field.
  • This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented and skilled in financial reconciliation and reporting.

Company Overview:

A leading property management company specialising in real estate asset management across various sectors, including commercial, retail, and residential. The organisation is known for its client-focused approach, innovative solutions, and commitment to delivering exceptional value in a competitive market.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Preparation and submission of client statements, VAT reports, trial balances, general ledgers and client reports
  • Action instructions from property manager (PM) / asset manager (AM) which can include creation of new debtors with new leases, amending accounts etc.
  • Prepare completion statements based on details provided by PM/AM and running reports off the system
  • Raising rent, service charges, insurance and recharged or ad hoc charges to tenants
  • Raising and payment of void unit service charge liabilities for the client
  • Entering service charge budgets onto the system and updating apportionments and tenants on account
  • Preparation and reconciliation of annual service charge accounts as well as liaising with the property manager, cente manager and service charge auditor for the audit
  • Payover to the client in line with agreed procedures as well as record on the system
  • Preparation and reconciliation of funding requests to client
  • Monthly reconciliation of client bank accounts including investigation and correction of reconciling items

Competencies:

  • Ability to work with the client accountants to find solutions to issues and improve processes
  • Ability to set up lease records and process amendments to leases
  • Ability to identify funds available for transfer to client and reconcile rent balance held
  • Knowledge of how to input service charge budgets and amend apportionments and on account charges
  • Knowledge of how to close service year ends and demand balancing service charges
  • Ability to reconcile service charges and make the necessary amendments on the system and prepare service charge cash reconciliations

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years commercial property accounting
  • Preferably with experience focused on shopping centers
  • Experience working with Property management software

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.