Service Charge Accountant

Service Charge Accountant South Hampstead£40,000 to £45,000My client, a privately owned and well-established mixed-use developer in South Hampstead, are seeking an experienced Service Charge Accountant to join their vibrant team.You will be working very closely with a Property Manager and take on a recently acquired residential development of up to 900 units to manage the entire lifecycle of their service charge accounting processes.Duties

• Responsibility for managing all finances pertaining to the development
• Raising all service charge/insurance/rent demands
• Chasing arrears, account reconciliation, and collating and paying contractor invoices.
• Credit control: issuing 1st and 2nd reminders and referring unpaid debtors to solicitors
• Preparation of annual service charge accounts
• Taking ownership for ensuring year end service charge accounts are completed on time.
• Assisting with annual audits and liaising with third party accountants to resolve queries.
• Preparing client reports and bank reconciliations.
• Preparation of budget packs and reviewing content with Head Office and the client through each stage of the budget process.
• Ensuring satisfaction of statutory accounting principles including AML and handling of client monies
• Ensuring accounting subscriptions are kept up to date
• Assist with setting up and maintaining property and leaseholder details on property system MRI QUBE
• Liaison with the Property Manager of your portfolio on accounting matters
• Liaison with different sections within the accounts department
• Report to the appropriate line manager the status of all external client reporting on an as requested basis
• Ad hoc reports and duties as required

Requirements

• At least 3-4 years' Service Charge Accounting experience as well as property management knowledge.
• MRI QUBE experience is essential
• Positive attitude with good written and verbal communication skills
• Team player with problem solving capabilities
• Analytical mindset with a good eye for detail
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Good organisational skills and willingness to be flexible

Other details:Required working hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pmBenefits:

• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Life insurance
• Hot lunches and breakfast in the office

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