Office Based Service Charge Accountant

Block Recruit; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm based in North London seeks an experienced Service Charge Accountant to join their Finance Team. The role involves preparing income and expenditure reports, liaising with external accountants, and ensuring timely completion of year-end accounts. Candidates should possess comprehensive service charge experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Excel. A competitive salary between £35,000 - £50,000 is offered, along with a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working within service charges is essential.
• Must be able to take ownership of year-end accounts.
• Must be capable of liaising with external accountants.

Responsibilities

• Prepare income and expenditure reports for external accountants.
• Liaise with external parties to resolve queries.
• Assist with annual audits and collection of service charge arrears.

Skills

Service Charge accounts experience

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Good knowledge of Excel

Teamwork

Education

Industry related qualifications (TPI, RICS, IOSH, ACCA)

Tools

Qube software

Job description

What will joining this company do for you?

A firm based in North London is looking to recruit an experienced Service Charge Accountant to join their Finance Team. The role will report into the Finance Manager. Applicants will need to have all round Service Charge accounts & finance experience. Salary £35,000 - £50,000 commensurate with experience. The company offers a competitive remuneration package and a fantastic work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare income and expenditure reports and associated documents to be sent to external accountant for preparation of service charge accounts.
• Liaise with external accountant to resolve queries.
• Take ownership for ensuring year end service charge accounts are completed on time.
• Assist Property Manager with budget reviews.
• Raise periodic service charge demands and ad hoc recharges to tenants.
• Liaise with external parties including clients, tenants, suppliers to resolve queries.
• Assist with annual audits.
• Assist with collection of service charge arrears.
• Prepare client reports.
• Prepare bank reconciliations.
• Assist with setting up new properties on the system and handovers.
• Ad hoc projects within the Accounts team.

Minimum Requirements

• Previous experience of working within service charges essential.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good knowledge of Excel.
• Previous experience of using Qube is desirable.
• Able to work in a team and assist colleagues when required

Desirable Requirements

• Industry related qualifications such as TPI / RICS / IOSH / ACCA