Service Charge & Insurance Accountant

Avison Young; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global commercial real estate advisory firm in Leeds is seeking a candidate for financial reviews, invoice approvals, and ledger reconciliations. The ideal applicant will demonstrate strong analytical skills and attention to detail while working in a team. Experience in accounts payable is preferred, as well as strong Excel and communication skills. The company emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and well-being in the workplace, encouraging all candidates to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable ledgers preferable.
• Prior experience with service charges is preferable, but not essential.
• Background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Establish whether invoices are being demanded at the correct rate.
• Approve invoices for payment.
• Update and amend databases.
• Ensure all payments made are accounted for.
• Undertake ledger reconciliations.
• Calculate caps and apportionments.
• Analyze data.
• Identify accounting errors and obtain refunds.
• Prepare accounting reports.
• Report to clients and attend meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Strong Excel skills

Good knowledge of Outlook

Professional telephone manner

Excellent written communication skills

Job description

Overview

Overall purpose of the job: Undertaking financial reviews on behalf of clients including invoice approval and ledger reconciliations. The role involves a forensic analysis of costs, highlighting accounting and other errors, then negotiating with third parties to resolve the issues. The candidate will be working in a team to ensure all payments and demands are correct.

Responsibilities

• Establishing whether invoices are being demanded at the correct rate
• Approving invoices for payment
• Updating and amending databases
• Ensuring all payments made are taken into account by landlords/third parties
• Undertaking ledger reconciliations and other accounting tasks
• Calculating caps and apportionments
• Analysing data
• Identifying accounting errors and obtaining refunds where applicable
• Requesting information from third parties
• Preparation of accounting reports
• Undertaking annual financial forecasting as required
• Reporting to clients and attending meetings via telephone/Teams/face-to-face
• Other ad hoc tasks as needed
• Experience in accounts payable ledgers preferable
• Strong excel skills
• Good knowledge of Outlook
• Prior experience with service charges is preferable, but not essential as full training will be provided
• Attention to detail and good analytical skills are essential
• Professional telephone and written manner
• Excellent written communication skills
• Ability to work well both in a team and individually
• Background checks required

About the Company

Our Story: Our small Canadian-born business was founded in 1978 and has become a global organization that now spans 120 locations across 20 countries. Our expansion has been rapid, but what matters most is the common belief that drives all 5,000 of our people to be a different type of real estate organization. We believe that the places in which we live, work and play have the power to make us happier and healthier, and we are united by a shared sense of purpose, to have a positive impact on people\'s lives. In short, we are a global commercial real estate advisory firm with a simple aim: for real estate to play a leading role in creating vibrant buildings, cities and places that deliver long-lasting social value and economic impact.

Why Work for Us

We believe that our industry is changing, and we want our business to be a melting pot of curious minds, passionate hearts and strategic intelligence. Your gender, religion and race are all highly respected, but are less important to, Equal Opportunities. At Avison Young, we\'ve always put people at the heart of what we do.

In the last few years, we\'ve increased the diversity at our board, leadership and Principal levels. Avison Young stands out for our commitment to empowering women. In addition to increasing the number of women on our board and in our leadership ranks, our internal Women\'s Network of more than 500 members come together for networking and learning, and advise the business on strategies for promoting access, opportunity and inclusion in our industry. Our global DEI steering committee shapes our strategy to continue to increase industry access for underrepresented groups and accelerating initiatives led by our employee resource groups, including our Women\'s Network, Black Professionals and LGBTQ+ groups. In addition to leading global initiatives, the steering committee\'s work examines our policies and practices, creating accountability for results and communicating progress to our executive leadership, our clients and our communities. Our culture is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion, and well-being. We are committed to building an inclusive culture that:
empowers all our employees to thrive,
reflects all backgrounds and talents,
allows individuals to be successful and feel a sense of belonging,
and foster a workplace that is supported, inclusive and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.

Avison Young is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all its employees and job applicants equitably. This includes implementing deliberate strategies that advance underrepresented communities in commercial real estate careers. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any adjustments to support your application or any part of the recruitment process, such as information in alternative formats or special requirements to access our buildings, or you are eligible under the Disability Confident Scheme please contact us at mailto: and we will do everything we can to help. We are committed to inclusion in our hiring processes, and we want to give everyone a chance to show what they can bring to our organisation. If you are not sure that you have all the skills in the person specification, please still apply. Some roles may be remote and some roles may be specific to our offices, but you will need to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. Avison Young