Property Accountant

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Job summary

A growing property management company seeks a Property Accountant in London with a focus on service charge management. The role involves managing budgets, financial reporting, and liaising with various stakeholders to ensure accurate financial operations. Ideal candidates should have strong analytical and interpersonal skills, making this an excellent opportunity for proactive individuals in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in property accounting with a focus on service charge management.
• Strong interpersonal skills for communication with tenants and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and collate annual service charge budgets, ensuring compliance with RICS guidelines.
• Produce Actual vs. Budget reports and support budgetary control.
• Manage year-end service charge reconciliations and address tenant queries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Financial efficiency

Job description

Property Accountant (Service Charge Experience) Soho, London Permanent 4 days office/1 day home 09:00-17:00

Seymour John are pleased to be supporting a reputable and growing property management company in the search for a Property Accountant with strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to their work. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of Industrial, Retail, and Residential properties.

Duties in the role will include:

Service Charge Management

• Prepare and collate annual service charge budgets with input from Asset and Property Managers, ensuring compliance with RICS guidelines and timely communication to tenants.
• Monitor service charge recovery, investigate variances, and provide clear explanations for any shortfalls.
• Produce Actual vs. Budget reports and support budgetary control by working with relevant stakeholders to manage expenditures effectively.
• Attend property site meetings to provide financial insights and support decision-making on relevant properties.
• Respond to tenant enquiries regarding service charges in coordination with Asset and Property Managers.
• Manage year-end service charge reconciliations, ensuring completion within four months of year-end in line with RICS standards; liaise with auditors and address tenant queries promptly.
• Oversee the administration and reporting of Sinking Funds.

Monthly Management Accounting

• Review monthly income and expenditure reports to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Post property-related prepayments and accruals; verify purchase invoice registers to maintain reliable financial records.

Additional Responsibilities

• Identify and recommend opportunities for cost-saving and improved financial efficiency across the property portfolio.
• Liaise with Asset and Property Managers and the Credit Control team to monitor and improve collections performance.
• Work with Finance and Business Managers to support the development of financial specialisms and best practices.

Personal profile

We re looking to speak with candidates who have proven experience in a similar role, where service charge management has been a key focus. Strong interpersonal skills are essential, as the role involves regular communication with both internal teams and tenants. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with solid service charge experience and a commercially driven approach to join a progressive, team-oriented environment.

For further information please contact Joe Woodall at Seymour John Ltd

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