Property Accountant

Hays PLC; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Property Accountant for a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for a permanent position. This role offers a hybrid working pattern, allowing you to balance office and home work effectively. As a Property Accountant, you will be responsible for managing service charge accounts, preparing detailed financial reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. If you excel in financial reporting and have strong Excel skills, this opportunity could be the next step in your career. Join a dynamic team and contribute to the financial health of properties in the vibrant West End of London.

Qualifications

• Experience in service charge accounting and financial reporting.
• Proficient in Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and process billing for service charges accurately.
• Prepare financial reports and maintain detailed ledgers.
• Serve as the main contact for service charge enquiries.

Skills

Service Charge Accounting

Financial Reporting

Bank Reconciliation

Excel (Vlookups and Pivot tables)

Problem Solving

Tools

Property Management Software

Job description

Property Accountant - 12 months FTC

Your new company

Property company based in the West End, London

Your new role

Property Accountant with service charge experience
12 months FTC - Potential to go permanent
Hybrid working pattern: 3 days in and 2 days from home

Key duties:

• Calculate, allocate, and process billing for service charges.
• Monitor and reconcile service charge income and expenses for accuracy.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for property accounts.
• Maintain detailed ledgers and ensure transactions comply with accounting standards.
• Collaborate on service charge budgeting and forecast future maintenance costs.
• Perform bank and accrual reconciliations and process journal entries.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in service charge statements.
• Utilise property management software to streamline accounting processes.
• Serve as the main point of contact for service charge enquiries.
• Assist with audit preparations by gathering and organising supporting documentation.

Proficient in Excel (Vlookups and Pivot tables)

What you need to do now
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