Service Charge Accountant

Urang; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise dynamique de gestion immobilière, Urang, recrute un Comptable de Frais de Service pour intégrer son équipe. Le candidat idéal doit posséder une expérience avérée dans la comptabilité immobilière et une formation en comptabilité reconnue. Vous travaillerez avec une équipe collaborative et bénéficierez d'un environnement de travail hybride flexible.

Benefits

15 jours de congés annuels

Travail hybride

Horaires de travail flexibles

Qualifications

• Expérience préalable dans la comptabilité immobilière souhaitée.
• Capacité à respecter les délais dans un environnement dynamique.
• Compétence technique en utilisant MS Excel et Word.

Responsibilities

• Préparer les échéances, les prépaiements et les balances de vérification.
• Produire des comptes annuels suivant les normes ACCA/ICAEW.
• Gérer la communication quotidienne avec les gestionnaires immobiliers pour résoudre les questions financières.

Skills

Communication

Team Management

Technical Skills

Attention to Detail

Proficiency in MS Excel

Education

Degree and professional qualification (SAICA or equivalent)

Job description

Job Title:
Service Charge Accountant

Location:
Stellenbosch, Western Cape
London-based team (remote-friendly with an easy commute to Stellenbosch, Cape Town)

Job Brief:
Urang manages Residential and Commercial blocks across London and continues to expand as a result of recommendations from clients and lessees who are happy with the attention they receive from our management team. Urang also offers a property management service for landlords who let their property.

Our unique combination of experience has allowed us to put in place quality control systems of the highest standard. This makes us swift, flexible and responsive, allowing us to absorb new instructions of any size with ease, so that our clients can be confident their buildings are managed with the utmost professionalism from day one. We are now looking to hire a Service Charge Accountant who is looking for career development to work alongside our finance team based in London, you will be working with a team of Service Charge Account Managers, Credit Controllers, Accounts Administrators and Property Managers and will be reporting to the Head of Service Charge Accounts.

To this end, the ideal candidate will have relevant experience in the property industry and have good knowledge of service charge accounting.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare accruals, prepayments, and trial balances.
• Produce annual leasehold and company accounts following ACCA/ICAEW standards.
• Coordinate with external accountants/auditors during audits.
• Communicate daily with property managers to resolve financial inquiries and allocate costs.
• Manage year-end surplus/deficit charges for lessee accounts.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and manage service charge and ground demands.
• Support accounts payable/receivable activities and handle unpaid supplier invoices.
• Assist in arrears collection with credit controllers.
• Draft budgets, including 10-year plans, and process approved budgets.

Requirements:

• Degree and professional qualification (SAICA or equivalent).
• Strong communication, team management, and technical skills.
• Experience in property accounting, proficiency in MS Excel/Word.
• Ability to meet deadlines with keen attention to detail.

Salary and Benefits

• R25,000 - R27,000 per month (depending on experience)
• 15 days annual leave (plus South African public holidays)
• Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 18:00 (SA time)
• Hybrid work arrangement with occasional visits to Stellenbosch

Please Note

This is a hybrid position. Applicants must be based in the Cape Town/Winelands area or nearby, with the ability to attend occasional in-person meetings in Stellenbosch. A stable internet connection is essential, particularly during load shedding.

This position supports Urang Property Management's commitment to Employment Equity. In accordance with the Employment Equity Act, preference will be given to suitably qualified South African citizens from designated groups.

Candidates must have legal authorization to work in South Africa. The company reserves the right not to make an appointment.