Service Charge Accountant

Fexco; Salisbury; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A property service company is seeking a Service Charge Accountant to join their Client Accounts Team. This role includes preparing financial statements, liaising with auditors, and ensuring transparency in financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have relevant service charge experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel. This position allows for remote working, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Relevant service charge experience gained in a Client Accountant position.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse audit findings on Extended Trial Balance.
• Produce periodic financial information for internal and external use.
• Review financial position with property managers as necessary.

Skills

Service charge accounting experience

Microsoft Office 365 proficiency

Intermediate Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

Accounting qualification (in progress or completed)

Tools

QUBE system

Job description

Your New Job Title: Service Charge Accountant

Company: Fexco Property Services

Location: Salisbury (but mainly remote working)

Hours: 37.5

About this Role:

Based within the Client Accounts Team of our Accounts Department, we are looking for a Service Charge Accountant to join us at Fexco Property Services. This role liaises with internal and external parties to produce the final financial statements for our clients.

Some Responsibilities and Goals you'll own:

• Prepare and analyse the audit findings on an Extended Trial Balance for the external auditors to review and test, responding to subsequent audit queries
• Produce periodic financial information for internal and external use, including year-end final financial statements
• Periodically review financial position with property managers and directors where necessary
• Liaise with auditors to track progress of and review service charge accounts production
• Review budget pack production and work closely with Budgeting/Billing team to ensure accuracy and transparency
• Take control of all balance sheet related items to improve transparency and minimise risk
• On-board new business financial information
• Close off lost business financial information
• Assist with internal and external queries where necessary
• Prepare and issue Section 20B notices as and when required
• Calculating, invoicing and reconciling of the utility billings. Liaising with the property managers, lessees and their tenants.
• Regularly learn and update new skills through training
• Other ad-hoc duties as required

Must Have Skills:

• Relevant service charge experience gained in a Client Accountant position
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Highly analytical with an attention to detail
• Exceptional organisational skills and ability to work to deadlines
• An effective team player

Bonus Skills:

• Completed or be working towards an accounting qualification
• Experience of using QUBE system (highly desirable)
• Experience of Extended Trial Balance

Fexco is an equal opportunities employer and is proud to foster a work environment where our people are supported and encouraged to be themselves. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and sections of society and each application is given fair consideration.

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• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.
• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits