Service Charge Accountant

Axon Moore; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the property sector is seeking a Service Charge Accountant to manage service charge reporting and reconciliation for a diverse portfolio of properties. This vibrant company offers a hybrid working environment, allowing you to balance your time between the office and home. With a focus on employee value and growth, this role provides a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the company's success while developing your career in a supportive and entrepreneurial culture. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for service charge accounting, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

6% Pension

Salary exchange on Pension

Life cover

Hybrid working

Flexibility around core hours

Medicash

Employee assistance schemes

Entrepreneurial & sociable culture

Qualifications

• Experience in a Service Charge role, preferably in commercial property.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel (vlookups, pivot tables).

Responsibilities

• Owning service charge reporting and reconciliation for approximately 60 properties.
• Agreeing service charge budgets and producing budget packs for clients.

Skills

Service Charge Accounting

MS Excel

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Any relevant qualification

Tools

Property Management Systems (Tramps, Cube, Yardi)

Job description

Service Charge Accountant | £40,000 - £50,000 | 1-2 YR Contract | Manchester (Hybrid)

Axon Moore are working with a business operating in the Property sector to appoint a Service Charge Accountant. The business operates multiple sites within commercial property and covers a lot of other disciplines, making it a one-stop shop. This is a small but vibrant company with great growth prospects and people at the heart of their focus.

Benefits:

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 6% Pension
• Salary exchange on Pension
• Life cover
• Hybrid working 3 days in office, 2 at home
• 37.5 hours p/w with flexibility around core hours
• Medicash
• 2x life cover
• Employee assistance schemes
• Entrepreneurial & sociable culture, where employees feel valued

Responsibilities:

1. Owning the company service charge reporting and reconciliation responsibilities under RICS for approximately 60 properties with service charge.
2. Agreeing service charge budgets and producing budget packs for clients and tenants.
3. Reconciling tenant charges on account and client void charges.
4. Reporting on variances and corrective action/forecasting.
5. Performing year-end lease reconciliations to ensure all costs are recovered (tenant or landlord voids) and the service charge balances.
6. Overseeing the issue of balancing charges or credits to tenants.
7. Handling queries from clients and tenants.
8. Where required, liaising with independent audit.
9. Any ad-hoc work as required.

Experience & Skill Requirements:

1. Experience in a Service Charge role, preferably in commercial property.
2. Any form of qualification is welcome; however, it's preferable that this role fits in line with your career aspirations.
3. Good knowledge of MS Excel (vlookups, pivot tables, etc.).
4. Preferable to have experience of using a Property Management system such as Tramps, Cube, Yardi, etc.
5. Ability to multi-task, prioritise work, and meet deadlines.
6. Demonstrate accuracy and pay attention to detail.
7. Work and communicate in a mature, courteous, and professional manner.
8. Strong interpersonal skills - approachable and down to earth with articulate communication skills.

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