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Service Charge Accountant
Monday - Friday 9-5:30pm
2 days from home, 3 days in the office
**Propman software**
Our client, an established property management business based in central London which specialises in commercial property management, block management and residential lettings. They manage commercial and residential properties on behalf of freeholders, institutional and private investors in London and some of their clients are non-UK based.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and entrepreneurial company with a wide range of responsibilities.
THE ROLE
This is a diverse role which incorporates elements of company and service charge accounting as well as ad-hoc accounting duties, as required.
Management
- Liaison with operations/ property management team
- Responsibility for production of budgets and EOY accounts within deadlines
- Responsibility for financial management of district heating systems
- Responsibility for timely production of expenditure v budget reports
- Management of financial compliance
- Responsibility for credit control
Purchase Ledger
- Producing Payment Runs for Contractors
- Responsibility for accuracy of Contractor ledgers
- Liaise with Suppliers directly by email and telephone
- Dealing with contractor queries and making sure accounting systems are up to date
Sales Ledger
- Ownership of arrears, for a portfolio of clients
- Reporting of arrears in monthly management meetings
- Credit Control, liaising with occupiers/tenants directly by email and telephone relating to outstanding amounts and invoice queries
- Prepare and issue service charge packs to occupiers/tenants when required
Banking
- Ownership of Bank Reconciliations for a portfolio of clients
- Responsibility for the governance of Notional Accounts, within the portfolio
- Assist team with ad hoc bank duties
Experience
Experience in a relevant role, AAT qualification an advantage
Previous experience working within the property industry
Skills
Confidence with Microsoft Office suite of programmes, and strong Excel skills
Experience of using the Grosvenor Systems Propman software and/or Dwellant an advantage
Attributes
Organisation skills
Good time management
Good communication skills
Confidence
Pro-activity
Jackson Sims Recruitment, specialists in Real Estate, covering Block & Estate Management, Property Management (AST), Build to Rent (BTR), Facilities Management, Concierge, PBSA and Financial & Accounting Services, operating in London and throughout the UK. Should you be a candidate or client working in Real Estate, we have a multitude of recruitment services that can be tailored to you.
