Service Charge Accountant - RPM Accounts

TN United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in commercial real estate consultancy is seeking an Accountant for their Service Charge team in Shrewsbury. This role involves producing residential service charge accounts, liaising with clients, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of leasehold property accounting and excellent communication skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunities, making a significant impact in the property management sector.

Qualifications

• Understanding of leasehold property accounting is essential.
• Strong communication skills are crucial for client liaison.

Responsibilities

• Production of residential service charge accounts.
• Client liaison on all accounting matters.
• Ensuring adherence to RICS Service Charge Residential Management Code.

Skills

Leasehold property accounting

Communication skills

Literacy and numeracy skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Lease interpretation

Apportionment knowledge

Balancing and reserve fund compliance

Knowledge of Section 20B legislation

Job description

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Client:

Lambert Smith Hampton

Location:

Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Accountant - Service Charge - Residential Property Management

Location: Shrewsbury

About Us: Lambert Smith Hampton is a leading and progressive commercial real estate consultancy with a network of offices across the UK and Ireland. We work with investors, developers, and occupiers in both the public and private sectors. A core service we provide is valuations, with our team helping clients understand the true value of their assets. We advise numerous lenders, including high street banks, private banks, insurance companies, and challenger banks. Our extensive network positions us as a market leader in valuation services for loan security.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Production of residential service charge accounts
2. Reconciliation of independently prepared accounts
3. Client liaison on all accounting matters
4. Internal liaison with Property Managers
5. Assisting with complex queries from Property Managers
6. Production of year-end certificates and explanations with final accounts
7. Working to deadlines
8. Supporting Property Managers and Branch Managers in the local branch
9. Assisting RMC Directors in understanding service charge accounts
10. Attending AGMs and other meetings with clients as required
11. Ensuring adherence to RICS Service Charge Residential Management Code

Essential Experience:

1. Understanding of leasehold property accounting
2. Excellent communication skills
3. Good literacy and numeracy skills
4. Knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping
5. Knowledge of lease interpretation, apportionment, schedules, balancing, and reserve fund compliance
6. Knowledge of Section 20B legislation (Desirable)

We value diversity and inclusion at Lambert Smith Hampton. We celebrate different perspectives and backgrounds and are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.