Service Charge Accountant - London

Marks Sattin Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A real estate business in Central London is seeking a Service Charge Accountant for a 6-month contract. This role involves overseeing financial management, preparing service charge budgets, and providing year-end accounting support. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of experience in service charge management and a relevant degree. Immediate availability is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years working in a service charge environment.
• Part-qualified or Qualified by Experience (QBE).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage annual service charge budgets.
• Produce Service Charge Actuals and reconcile payments.
• Prepare and finalise Year-End Accounts.
• Conduct client meetings to explain service charge accounts.
• Produce quarterly service charge reports.

Skills

Financial Management

Service Charge Preparation

Reporting

Client Interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or Finance

Job description

Overview

Service Charge Accountant - London. Seeking a Service Charge Accountant for a 6-month contract within a Real Estate business based in Central London. In this role you will oversee the financial management, prepare and manage service charge budgets, reporting, finance business partnering and year end accounting support.

Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Prepare and manage annual service charge budgets, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant legislation and best practices.
• Preparation of Accounts: Produce Service Charge Actuals, reconciling customer payments and contractor payments to ensure accurate financial records.
• Year-End Accounts: Prepare and finalise Year-End Accounts, ensuring all documentation is complete and compliant with industry regulations.
• Finance Business Partnering: Client meetings as necessary to explain service charge accounts and procedures, addressing any queries or concerns.
• Reporting: Produce high-quality service charge reports on a quarterly basis, providing variance analysis and actionable insights.

Qualifications and Experience

• 2+ years working in a service charge
• Education: Bachelor\'s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent
• Part-qualified or QBE

To be considered for the role, candidates must be available to start the role immediately.

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