Service Charge Accountant - Remote - 6 month FTC, potential to go permanent
Remote, Field based Travel (based around Birmingham, Luton, New Milton, Exeter, London)
from £30,000, depending on experience
My client, a leading and award-winning property management company with portfolios all over England, Scotland and Wales, are on the lookout for a motivated Service Charge Accountant to join their growing service charge team.
Although this will be a remote role, candidates need to be based near either Birmingham, Luton, New Milton, Exeter or London as this may require some occasional travel to their client sites.
Duties:
* Produce accurate and timely service charge accounts, ensuring compliance with internal, regulatory, and legislative standards
* Collaborate with colleagues to deliver financial reporting and contribute to the smooth running of their service charge operations.
* Assist in preparing service charge account packs for all properties within 6 months of year-end.
* Resolve accountancy queries by liaising with Property Managers.
* Work with external accountants to ensure their service charge account packs align with the internal accounts.
* Follow up with external accountants to ensure timely distribution of accounts to leaseholders.
* Support the reconciliation and year-end closing on Qube after accounts are signed, ensuring charges are raised where necessary
Requirements:
* Experience in service charge, account reconciliation and financial statements (trial balances, income & expenditure accounts, balance sheets)
* Working towards an accountancy qualification (AAT/ACCA or equivalent)
* Strong communication and listening skills
* Proficient in Excel and computer literacy
* Good organizational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines
* High attention to detail and accuracy
* Knowledge of Qube, Propman, or Resident systems would be an advantage.
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Benefits:
* 25 days holiday plus Birthday off plus 8 bank holidays
* Healthcare
* Private Medical and Life Insurance
* Pension Contribution
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Study Support
* Discounted Gym Membership
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