Service Charge Accountant

Osborne Appointments; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency is seeking a Service Charge Accountant to join their client's growing team in Edgeware. The ideal candidate will manage service charge accounts, prepare reports, and assist with budgets while fostering relationships with clients and tenants. This position offers a competitive salary between £35,000 and £55,000, with the option to work one day from home. The role emphasizes communication skills and experience in service charges, making it ideal for a motivated professional looking to thrive in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Onsite parking

Pension

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working within service charges is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare income and expenditure reports.
• Liaise with external accountant to resolve queries.
• Ensure year-end service charge accounts are completed on time.
• Assist Property Manager with budget reviews.
• Raise periodic service charge demands.
• Assist with collection of service charge arrears.
• Prepare client reports.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Good knowledge of Excel

Teamwork

Tools

Qube MRI

Job description

Service Charge Accountant

OA are recruiting for a Service Charge Accountant to join our client's dynamic and growing team.

We're looking for a Service Charge Accountant who can respond to daily challenges with a friendly, solutions-focused approach, support clients and Property Managers, adapt to evolving systems, and contribute to continuous improvement through ongoing training.

Location: Edgeware

Hours: Monday to Friday. Office based. One day working from home.

Salary: £35,000-£55,000 - depending on experience

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave
• Onsite parking
• Pension

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.

Skills and Experience

• 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 MRI is desirable.
• Able to work in a team and assist colleagues when required.

If you are interested in this position, please apply online with your CV.

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