Estates Technician

BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Keynsham seeks an Estates Technician to manage invoicing and service charge accounts. Responsibilities include preparation of maintenance recoveries and coordination with commercial debt recovery. The ideal candidate should be skilled in Excel and financial systems, and contribute positively to the Estates team. Job share and part-time arrangements are considered.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare and calculate invoicing of planned maintenance recoveries.
• Willing to contribute to the Estates team responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and management of service charge accounts and invoicing.
• Coordinate with the Debt Recovery Officer regarding arrears.
• Manage dilapidations program and monitor tenant compliance.

Skills

Good with Excel spreadsheets

Agresso financial systems or similar packages

Job description

Overview

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose - to improve people's lives. Job share/part time working arrangements also considered. Based in Keynsham but with expected travel to central Bath.

Role

Estates Technician

Responsibilities

• Preparation, calculation and arranging invoicing of planned maintenance recoveries.
• Coordinate and prepare service charge accounts, and invoice.
• Work with the Council's Commercial Debt Recovery Officer to manage service charge and planned maintenance arrears and liaise with tenants as necessary.
• Checking and paying utility invoices.
• Assist Estates Surveyors with the management of specific properties, including rent reviews, lease renewals and new lettings where required.
• Manage the dilapidations program and monitor the time in which the tenant must carry out works, liaising with the Estates Surveyor and building surveyor as to when follow up inspections are required.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Good with Excel spreadsheets, Agresso financial systems or similar packages.
• Willing to deal with the duties set out and contribute to the Estates team.
• Disability Confident information may be provided in relation to recruitment expectations; see original advert for details.

Additional Information

Disability Confident About Disability Confident: A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. In certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered. For more details please go to the referenced pages in the original advert.

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Bath and North East Somerset Council aspires to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the council values.