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Service Charge Accountant

January 17, 2025 | Comments Off on Service Charge Accountant

Service Charge Accountant
South Hampstead
£40,000 to £45,000

My client, a privately owned and well-established mixed-use developer in South Hampstead, are seeking an experienced Service Charge Accountant to join their vibrant team.

You will be working very closely with a Property Manager and take on a recently acquired residential development of up to 900 units to manage the entire lifecycle of their service charge accounting processes.

Duties

  • Responsibility for managing all finances pertaining to the development
  • Raising all service charge/insurance/rent demands
  • Chasing arrears, account reconciliation, and collating and paying contractor invoices.
  • Credit control: issuing 1st and 2nd reminders and referring unpaid debtors to solicitors
  • Preparation of annual service charge accounts
  • Taking ownership for ensuring year end service charge accounts are completed on time.
  • Assisting with annual audits and liaising with third party accountants to resolve queries.
  • Preparing client reports and bank reconciliations.
  • Preparation of budget packs and reviewing content with Head Office and the client through each stage of the budget process.
  • Ensuring satisfaction of statutory accounting principles including AML and handling of client monies
  • Ensuring accounting subscriptions are kept up to date
  • Assist with setting up and maintaining property and leaseholder details on property system MRI QUBE
  • Liaison with the Property Manager of your portfolio on accounting matters
  • Liaison with different sections within the accounts department
  • Report to the appropriate line manager the status of all external client reporting on an as requested basis
  • Ad hoc reports and duties as required



Requirements

  • At least 3-4 years' Service Charge Accounting experience as well as property management knowledge.
  • MRI QUBE experience is essential
  • Positive attitude with good written and verbal communication skills
  • Team player with problem solving capabilities
  • Analytical mindset with a good eye for detail
  • Ability to work to deadlines
  • Good organisational skills and willingness to be flexible



Other details:

Required working hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm

Benefits:

  • 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
  • Private healthcare
  • Life insurance
  • Hot lunches and breakfast in the office

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