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Service Charge Accountant

Cobalt Recruitment
Posted 10 hours 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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  • Cobalt is partnering with a prestigious property organisation to find a Service Charge Accountant for their expanding team.
  • The role involves managing a portfolio of commercial and residential properties with a salary ranging from £40,000 to £50,000.
  • Candidates should have experience in Service Charge Accountancy or advisory roles, along with familiarity with commercial and residential property types.
  • The position offers a Monday to Friday schedule, with two days of remote working, and requires strong knowledge of the RICS Service Charge Code.
  • Applicants should be proficient in property management systems, ideally Horizon and Voyager, and have at least 3 years of relevant experience.

Cobalt is excited to partner with a prestigious property organisation on an exclusive project. Our client, a leading real estate business known for managing a diverse portfolio of iconic retail and unique residential assets, is committed to sustainability and community engagement.

With recent business expansion, they are looking to bring a Service Charge Accountant on board to manage a portfolio of commercial and residential properties working alongside a small team. The role offers a Monday to Friday, 9AM - 5PM schedule with two days of remote working.

Responsibilities -

  • Oversee Service Charge management for an assigned portfolio of assets.
  • Build strong relationships with asset, property, and facilities managers, as well as management accountants, ensuring full integration and awareness of all service charge-related matters.
  • Review all relevant background data and system reports to conduct a thorough analysis of income and expense transactions for the applicable service charge periods.
  • Process adjustments, accruals, and prepayments within the property management system.
  • Prepare a complete set of accounts for property manager approval, including summaries of any transactions without supporting documentation.

Requirements -

  • Experience in Service Charge Accountancy or advisory roles.
  • Familiarity with both commercial and residential property types.
  • Proficient using property management systems - ideally Horizon and Voyager
  • Strong knowledge of the RICS Service Charge Code, Professional Statement requirements, case law, and relevant precedents.

If you are a Service Charge Accountant seeking a new opportunity and looking to join a successful team please apply with an updated copy of your 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.