Your New Job Title: Service Charge Accountant
Company: Fexco Property Services
Location: Salisbury (but mainly remote working)
Hours: 37.5
Why join us?
Being privately owned rather than backed by private equity, our goals are based on growing a sustainable business for the long term, and our values, thinking and culture reflect this. Not only are we a growing team with all of the support you could expect from a national player, we also act and think quickly with a relatively flat structure. Working with us means more autonomy and agility to get things done, and a supportive environment to help you to achieve what you need in your day to day. And if you want to go further in your career with us, we have a strong track record and support available to get you there. We tend to not use external recruiters, and prefer to have an honest, plain-speaking conversation with candidates, so talk to us today about how we can help each other to progress.
About this Role:
Based within the Client Accounts Team of our Accounts Department, we are looking for a Service Charge Accountant to join us at Fexco Property Services. This role liaises with internal and external parties to produce the final financial statements for our clients.
Some Responsibilities and Goals you’ll own:
* Prepare and analyse the audit findings on an Extended Trial Balance for the external auditors to review and test, responding to subsequent audit queries
* Produce periodic financial information for internal and external use, including year-end final financial statements
* Periodically review financial position with property managers and directors where necessary
* Liaise with auditors to track progress of and review service charge accounts production
* Review budget pack production and work closely with Budgeting/Billing team to ensure accuracy and transparency
* Take control of all balance sheet related items to improve transparency and minimise risk
* On-board new business financial information
* Close off lost business financial information
* Assist with internal and external queries where necessary
* Prepare and issue Section 20B notices as and when required
* Calculating, invoicing and reconciling of the utility billings. Liaising with the property managers, lessees and their tenants.
* Regularly learn and update new skills through training
* Other ad-hoc duties as required
Must Have Skills:
* Relevant service charge experience gained in a Client Accountant position
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Excel
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
* Highly analytical with an attention to detail
* Exceptional organisational skills and ability to work to deadlines
* An effective team player
Bonus Skills:
* Completed or be working towards an accounting qualification
* Experience of using QUBE system (highly desirable)
* Experience of Extended Trial Balance
Fexco is an equal opportunities employer and is proud to foster a work environment where our people are supported and encouraged to be themselves. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and sections of society and each application is given fair consideration.
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