Trainee Service Charge Accountant - Training & Growth

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

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.