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Remote Service Charge Accountant - FTC

Cobalt Recruitment
Posted a day ago, valid for 25 days
Location

London, Greater London SW18 4DJ, England

Salary

£35,000 - £42,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking a Senior Service Charge Accountant for an interim position until February 2025 with a modern Estate Agency in the South West/Kensington area.
  • The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of 100 buildings containing 800-900 units and must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in service charge accounting or a similar role.
  • This role offers flexibility with remote work options, provided the candidate has their own laptop and WFH setup, or they can work from an available desk in the office.
  • Key responsibilities include preparing annual service charge accounts, conducting monthly reconciliations, and supervising the budgeting process, while ensuring compliance with legal guidelines.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, which will be discussed during the application process.

We are collaborating with a modern yet historical Estate Agency located in the South West/Kensington area. They are in search of a hardworking, creative, and enthusiastic Senior Service Charge Accountant to join them on a interim basis up until February 2025.

In this role, you will oversee your own portfolio of 100 buildings that contain 800-900 units.

You will have the option to work partially or almost fully remotely on the provision that you own your own laptop/WFH set up in order to successfully achieve your day to duties. Alternatively, they will have an available desk in the office.

Day to day:

  • Prepare and finalise annual service charge accounts, adhering to legal and professional guidelines.

  • Conduct monthly reconciliation of Client Accounts.

  • Supervise the service charge budgeting process to ensure precision and adherence to lease agreements.

  • Work with external auditors, assistance for service charge account audits and any provide any other information as required.

  • Generate financial analyses and reports to facilitate property management and maintenance decision-making.

  • Ensure prompt collection of service charges and proficient management of outstanding balances.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years experience in a service charge accounting or similar role.

  • Proven track record of managing service charge accounts and budgets.

  • Strong understanding of property management and leasehold legislation.

  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

If you feel this role would be the next step that you're looking for, please apply with your most up to date CV!

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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.