Service Charge Accountant - London

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Real Estate business in Central London is seeking a Service Charge Accountant for a 6-month contract. The role involves overseeing financial management, preparing service charge budgets, and producing quarterly reports. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of experience and a relevant degree or qualification.

Qualifications

• 2+ years working in a service charge.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting or Finance.
• Part-qualified or QBE.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage annual service charge budgets.
• Produce Service Charge Actuals and reconcile payments.
• Prepare and finalise Year-End Accounts.

Skills

Financial Management

Reconciliation

Reporting

Finance Business Partnering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Part-qualified or QBE

Job description

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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