Service Charge & Insurance Accountant

Avison Young; Otley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global commercial real estate advisory firm is seeking candidates for a role focused on accounts payable processes and financial responsibilities. Applicants should have strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and good analytical abilities. Duties include approving invoices, updating databases, and preparing accounting reports. Training will be provided for those lacking specific experience in service charges. This position fosters a collaborative environment, emphasizing effective communication and individual responsibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable ledgers preferable.
• Attention to detail and good analytical skills are essential.
• Professional telephone and written manner required.

Responsibilities

• Establishing whether invoices are correct.
• Approving invoices for payment.
• Updating and amending databases.
• Undertaking ledger reconciliations.
• Preparation of accounting reports.

Skills

Experience in accounts payable ledgers

Strong excel skills

Good knowledge of Outlook

Attention to detail

Good analytical skills

Excellent written communication skills

Professional telephone manner

Ability to work in a team

Ability to work individually

Job description

Overview

Our global commercial real estate advisory firm has a simple aim: real estate should play a leading role in creating vibrant buildings, cities and places that deliver long‑lasting social value and economic impact. We are a global commercial real estate advisory firm with a single aim: real estate should play a leading role in creating vibrant buildings, cities and places that deliver long‑lasting social value and economic impact.

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 hod tasks as needed

Qualifications

• 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

Equal Opportunity

At Avison Young, we’re an equal opportunity employer committed to treating all applicants equitably. If you need any adjustments to support your application, let us know.

Application Process

If you are not sure you have all the skills in the person specification, please still apply. We value passion and potential and would love to hear why you would suit this position. Some roles may be remote and some may be specific to our offices, but you will need to confirm you have the right to work in the UK.