Job Role: Senior Service Charge Accountant
Location: Luton
Job Sector: Property Service - Finance
Hours: 35 per week
About us
FirstPort is the UK's largest Property Management Company, with strong growth plans and a compelling vision of becoming the UK's Favourite Property Manager.
As Senior Service Charge Accountant, you will contribute to our vision of being the favourite property manager by:
* Providing all aspects of financial reporting and analysis for our developments, residents, RMCs and clients.
* Delivering accurate financial statements and records to our customers.
* This role reports to the Property Services- Scheme Accounting Team Leader.
Main Responsibilities
* Deliver year end accounts to residents in a timely fashion.
* Carry out the necessary transactions to ensure a smooth accounting process for accounts.
* Resolve issues on accounts and ensure a quality service is provided to customers/clients.
* Deliver to department productivity metrics and contribute to the team and organisational goals.
* Liaise effectively with auditors to deliver a smooth audit process and provide the best possible outcome for our customers and our clients.
* Adopt a proactive approach at all times to audit and accounts, liaising with analysts/managers on areas of concern.
* Balance sheet analysis & risk mitigation.
* Undertake a cross development analysis and review.
* 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.
* Support the Service Charge Team Leader as required.
We are looking for great people who are:
* Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) level with passes in English language and a relevant mathematical/accounting subject.
* Professional qualification such as AAT completed or very nearly completed.
* A minimum of 2 years' experience of working in an accounting environment.
* Double entry bookkeeping and the accuracy that accompanies it.
* Microsoft Excel in particular at intermediate level, alongside Microsoft Word.
* High attention to detail with the ability to see and challenge information.
* Strong communication skills, able to liaise with non-financial internal and external customers.
* Self-motivated and organised, able to prioritise own workload.
* A team player, demonstrating working towards a common goal.
* Strong customer focus, understanding both internal and external stakeholders.
What we give you in return:
* 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Free onsite car parking.
* Opportunities to progress your career with us in several business areas.
* Internal recognition scheme.
* Access to high street discounts and a salary sacrifice scheme.
* Stakeholder Pension Plan and contribution.
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