Service Charge Bookkeeper

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

Job summary

An established industry player in property management is seeking a dedicated Service Charge Bookkeeper to join their finance team remotely from South Africa. This role offers an exciting opportunity for career growth, where you will support the finance team in London and report directly to the Head of Service Charge Accounts. The ideal candidate will possess solid accounting knowledge and bookkeeping skills, focusing on trial balance. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a keen eye for detail, this position could be your perfect match!

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping and accounting, particularly in the property industry.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end procedures and communicate with property managers.
• Process supplier invoices and prepare trial balances.
• Reconcile bank accounts and liaise with internal accountants.

Skills

Bookkeeping to trial balance

Communication skills

Advanced MS Excel

Accounting systems proficiency

Education

Relevant diploma in accounting

Tools

MS Word

Job description

Job Title: Service Charge Bookkeeper

Location: Remote Position (Western Cape,South Africa)
Department: Finance

Company Overview

Urang Property Management oversees more than 600 residential and commercial blocks across London. Our reputation for providing excellent service has allowed us to expand significantly, thanks to recommendations from satisfied clients and lessees. We are now seeking a Service Charge Bookkeeper to join our finance team, working alongside our Service Charge Accountants, Managers, Credit Controllers, Accounts Administrators, and Property Managers.

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated Service Charge Bookkeeper to join our finance team, based in South Africa. This is an excellent opportunity for career development, where you will support our finance team in London, reporting directly to the Head of Service Charge Accounts. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in the property industry and solid accounting knowledge, with a focus on bookkeeping to trial balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow established month-end procedures, including:
  • Communicating with property managers to ensure correct cost allocations and handling financial queries.
  • Performing utility supplier reconciliations.
  • Conducting reserve fund reconciliations.
  • Reconciling suspense accounts.
  • Monitoring and corresponding with Accounts Payable/Receivable regarding supplier invoices and incoming cheques.
  • Managing unpaid supplier invoices held on the system due to insufficient funds.
• Process supplier invoices and prepare trial balances.
• Liaise with internal accountants during the auditing process.
• Communicate with clients as needed.
• Reconcile bank accounts.
• Prepare and send out Service Charge and Ground Demands.

What We're Looking For

• A relevant diploma in accounting.
• Experience in bookkeeping to trial balance.
• Strong communication and technical skills.
• Proficiency in accounting systems and advanced MS Excel and Word skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines with high attention to detail.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: R15,000 to R17,000 per month, depending on experience.
• Contract: Permanent, remote role.
• Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 09:00 to 18:00 SAST.

Additional Requirements

• Location: Must be based in South Africa.
• Internet Access: A stable and reliable connection, including during load-shedding.

Assessment Process

• A skills-based trial assessment will be required.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, apply today!