Trainee Service Charge Accountant

Dexters; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management company is looking for an individual with a robust understanding of service charge accounting. The role involves key responsibilities like managing service charge demands and budgets, liaising with solicitors, and conducting bank reconciliations. Ideal candidates should have strong organisational and communication skills. The company offers full training to the selected candidate, providing an excellent opportunity for growth.

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 demands for service charges and ground rents.
• Entering and maintaining annual budgets for service charges.
• Chasing arrears and liaising with solicitors for legal action.
• Conducting bank reconciliation.
• Invoice entry and contractor payments.
• Preparation of year end summaries for accountants.

Skills

Service charge accounting

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Numerical skills

Self-motivated

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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