As a Service Charge Accountant, you will contribute to our vision of being the leading residential property manager by:
* Delivering accurate financial statements and records to the new incoming agent
This role reports to the Demobilisation Manager
About You
You are currently studying towards a professional accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, or CIMA) and have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in an accounting environment and are looking for the next step in your career. Your ideal role is one where you can utilize your accounting knowledge and your high attention to detail. You will use your strong communication skills to see and challenge information, ensuring a smooth accounting process for your team. You are customer-focused and thrive in working collaboratively and in a fast-paced environment.
Main Responsibilities
* Deliver accounts for the closing period to the new agent
* Arrange interim payment to the new agent
* Arrange final payment to the new agent
* Arrange age of debt report, creditors report, and any other relevant report to the new incoming agent
* Carry out the necessary transactions to ensure a smooth accounting process for the closing accounts
* Resolve issues on the closing financial reconciliation and ensure a quality service is provided to customers/clients
* Deliver department productivity metrics and contribute to the team and organizational goals
* Take full responsibility for your own development and contribute positively and effectively to the team through creative ideas, tested processes, or feedback from colleagues/external parties.
Who are we?
FirstPort is the UK’s leading property management company, caring for our customers’ homes across England, Wales, and Scotland. With over four decades of experience and over 3,100 employees, FirstPort works with developers, investors, freeholders, and over 1,600 Resident Management Companies. FirstPort is a member of the Association of Residential Managing Agents (ARMA), the Association of Retirement Housing Managers (ARHM), and Property Managers Association Scotland (PMAS). As well as holding a Five Star Rating from the British Safety Council, FirstPort is an accredited Safe Agent and belongs to The Property Ombudsman.
Why choose us?
By joining us, you will work with industry professionals who are committed to providing the highest levels of customer service, as well as ensuring we put our people first. The benefits of working with us can include free parking, free fruit, discounted gym membership, a true work-life balance, and the opportunity of growth and progression. In addition to the core benefits, we also offer a range of exclusive discounts on extra benefits to help you and your family make the most of your money, safeguard your future, and look after your health. We’re committed to promoting diversity at FirstPort and recruit on merit. We are an inclusive employer that prides itself on being so diverse.
What’s next?
To start your application for this role, we will ask you to upload your CV and answer a few questions. Our recruiters will work with our managers to review your CV. If unsuccessful, you will be notified. If you meet the criteria for the role, we’ll be in touch to arrange a short telephone interview, and our shortlist of candidates will be invited to attend interviews with the hiring manager.
From £30,000 per annum plus cash car allowance of £4,500
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