We are recruiting for a Client Accountant on behalf of our client, a prominent specialist Commercial and Residential Property services firm in Southend-On-Sea, who have a rich history spanning over 70 years.
Role Description
The Client Accountant will manage a personal portfolio of clients, addressing the needs of leaseholders and tenants. This role involves close cooperation with the Property Management team and plays a crucial role in our accounts team.
Key Responsibilities
* Preparing, reconciling, and recharging annual service charge accounts
* Reviewing and maintaining service charge setups for designated properties
* Collaborating with property management colleagues and responding to their requirements
* Assisting property management teams in budgeting for your managed properties
* Updating service charge budgets and revising occupier/landlord information as needed
* Reconciling direct recoverables, including utility recharges
* Sending monthly or quarterly statements to clients, based on the portfolio
* Managing move-ins and move-outs for your properties
* Handling arrears within your portfolio
* Exhibiting strong property management experience, particularly in service charges, and working independently
* Demonstrating excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
* Programming and issuing Service charge, Ground Rent, Insurance, and Rent Demands
* Monitoring workload and creating schedules to manage responsibilities effectively
* Addressing queries from landlords, tenants, and suppliers
* Activating new tenancies and processing renewals
Key Skills
* Self-motivated with strong work ethic and excellent time management
* Team-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines; proficiency in Excel is a plus
* Eager to learn and enthusiastic
* Capable of taking ownership of tasks
* Able to handle multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
* Strong organisational and time management skills
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
Benefits Package
* Highly competitive salary up to £30,000
* 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Auto enrolment pension
* Contribution to gym membership
* Regular social events
If you are self-reliant with experience in reconciling service charges and preparing service charge reconciliations, I’d love to hear from you. Please apply directly or contact Ryan Smith at AJ Chambers Recruitment.