Trainee Service Charge Accountant

Dexters Estate Agent Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading estate agency in London seeks a candidate with a strong understanding of service charge accounting. The role includes responsibilities like budget management and liaising with solicitors. The ideal applicant should be reliable, self-motivated, and possess excellent communication skills. Full training will be provided, and the role offers a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of service charge accounting and associated legislation.
• Proven ability to work on own initiative.
• Good knowledge of property management is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Issuing of demands for service charges and ground rents.
• Entering and maintaining annual budgets for service charges.
• Chasing arrears and liaising with solicitors for legal action.
• Bank reconciliation.
• Invoice entry and contractor payments.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

Reliability

Self-motivation

Strong numerical skills

Proficiency in Word and Excel

Ability to work under pressure

Self-motivated

Job description

Main Purpose of the Role

The ideal candidate will have an excellent understanding of service charge accounting and the associated legislation. They must also have a proven ability to work on their own initiative, excellent organisational skills and a pro‑active approach to their daily tasks and be expected to develop the role as the business grows.

Location

Hampton Hill

Hours

Monday‑Friday 8.30am‑5.30pm

Salary

£26,500

Key Responsibilities

• Issuing of demands for service charges and ground rents
• Entering and maintaining annual budgets for service charges
• Chasing arrears and liaising with solicitors for legal action
• Bank reconciliation
• Invoice entry and contractor payments
• Preparation of year‑end summaries for accountants
• Confirmation Statements and stock transfers
• Collection and monitoring of management and administration fees
• Supporting the block managers day to day admin
• Issuing consultation notices and collating observations
• Full training will be provided to the right candidate

Personal Skills

• Honest and reliable
• Driven and self‑motivated
• Confident, dynamic and diplomatic
• Works well under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Excellent literacy and numerical skills
• Good knowledge of Word and Excel
• Working knowledge of Property Management is an advantage