Service Charge Accountant

Handpicked Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A national property management group is seeking a Service Charge Accountant in London. The role involves preparing annual service charge accounts, processing invoices, and liaising with clients and auditors. This full-time position offers hybrid working (2 days WFH) and is ideal for someone with experience in client accounting and property management.

Qualifications

• Service Charge/Client Accounting experience desirable but not essential.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required.
• Organisational skills and willingness to assist with various tasks.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of annual service charge accounts.
• Process supplier invoices and payroll accurately.
• Client reporting and bank reconciliations for year-end accounts.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Tools

Propman

Job description

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Title: Service Charge Accountant

Location: London (2 days WFH, hybrid working)

Our client is a national property management group, based in north London. Due to the continued growth of the company, they are looking for a Service Charge Accountant to join the expanding Finance team.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of annual service charge accounts.
• Process supplier invoices, payroll and employee expense claims in a timely and accurate manner
• Liaison with clients and auditors in respect of the preparation and presentation of year end accounts
• Drafting annual service charge accounts
• Service Charge Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Analytical review of Income & Expenditure
• Provision of both regular and one-off client reports and accounting analysis.
• Monthly client reporting
• Quarterly client reporting
• Bank reconciliations for year-end accounts.
• Assist with finalising bank reconciliations as required
• Provision of accurate, timely and effective accounting information to all parties
• Liaison with Property Managers on accounting matters
• Liaison with different sections within the accounts department
• Ensuring the integrity of accounting records and controls in line with prevailing legislation
• Posting items on the management system (omissions & corrections) when reconciling service charge accounts
• Posting Accruals and Prepayments on system

Role Requirements

• Service Charge/Client Accounting experience as well as property management knowledge is desirable but not essential
• Propman experience is preferable, but not essential.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and be well presented with a professional appearance.
• Good organisational skills and are willing to be flexible and assist with a variety of different tasks within the department.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Accounting, Financial Services, and Real Estate

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