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Service Charge Accountant

Cobalt Recruitment
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 11 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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  • A modern yet historical Estate Agency in the South West/Kensington area is seeking a Senior Service Charge Accountant for a full-time permanent position.
  • The role involves managing a portfolio of 100 buildings with 800-900 units and offers a clear path for advancement into management.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in service charge accounting or a similar role, with a proven track record in managing accounts and budgets.
  • Daily responsibilities include preparing annual service charge accounts, conducting monthly reconciliations, and supervising budgeting processes.
  • Salary details were not provided, but interested applicants are encouraged to apply with their most up-to-date CV.

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 full-time permanent basis.

In this role, you will oversee your own portfolio of 100 buildings that contain 800-900 units. As you grow into the position, there is a clear path for advancement. You will have the opportunity to step into a management/leadership role within the department. With the support of the directors and department heads, you'll have the freedom to shape and develop this department according to your vision and expertise.

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.