Service Charge Accountant

Service Charge Accountant, Marylebone - £42,000 - 4-month FTC
A leading Real Estate Agent in Central London is seeking a Service Charge Accountant to
join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and
experience working in the real estate industry, specifically with residential and medical properties. This role is perfect for someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented, and has
excellent communication skills.
Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce annual budgets for Service Charges, as directed by the Property Manager, for Director approval and update lessee statements accordingly.
• Send quarterly Service Charge demands, based on the leaseholder's Service Charge apportionment.
• Maintain accurate leaseholder information, such as contact details and address, and inform the Property Manager of any changes.
• Respond to any account queries or invoice inquiries from leaseholders via email or telephone.
• Provide individual leaseholder statements upon request.
• Update cash sheets and lessee statements with payments received and check for arrears 14 days after the Service Charge due date.
• Initiate collections and add a charge of E100 to accounts of non-paying leaseholders after 21 days.
• Prepare one-off extra demands for major works or emergency works and track payments received.
• Collaborate with the Property Manager to ensure smooth operations and timely completion of tasks.

Requirements

• Experience in property management, Service Charge accounting, and bookkeeping.
• Familiarity with Blockman software.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Working Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30pm

Dove & Hawk is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.