Service Charge Accountant

We are thrilled to present a career opportunity for a skilled Service Charge Accountant to join our Clients growing team. This managing agent is seeking an individual with a strong grasp of Service Charge, legislation and best practise, exceptional skills in complex reconciliation, and a solid understanding of Excel. If you are enthusiastic about working with financial data, liaising with contractors, and contributing to the financial efficiency of property management, we invite you to apply and become a vital part of our team.

The Role:

As a Service Charge Accountant, you will be a key figure in ensuring the accurate management of Service Charge finances for residential properties. Your responsibilities will include:

• Complex Reconciliation: Utilise your expertise in financial reconciliation to meticulously review and reconcile complex Service Charge accounts, ensuring accuracy and resolving any discrepancies.

• Leasehold Knowledge: Leverage your comprehensive understanding of leasehold principles to ensure adherence to relevant regulations and to accurately allocate Service Charge costs.

• Excel Proficiency: Apply your advanced Excel skills to create detailed financial reports, analyse data, and present information in a clear and concise manner.

• Contractor Collaboration: Collaborate with contractors and service providers to accurately capture and allocate Service Charge expenditures, maintaining transparent communication and accurate financial records.

The Person:

The ideal candidate for this role will possess:

• Leasehold Expertise: A strong understanding of leasehold regulations and principles, enabling accurate allocation and management of Service Charge costs.

• Financial Acumen: Exceptional skills in financial reconciliation, with the ability to manage and analyze complex financial data with a high degree of accuracy.

• Excel Mastery: Proficiency in using Excel to create reports, perform data analysis, and present financial information effectively.

• Contractor Interaction: Strong interpersonal skills to liaise with contractors and service providers, ensuring accurate recording and allocation of Service Charge expenditures.

• Blocks Online Familiarity: Knowledge of property management software like Blocks Online would be beneficial in managing financial data and optimising processes.

The Package:

• £35,000 pa
• Training support
• Fantastic additional benefits package
• Opportunity to work within a dynamic and collaborative team.
• Exposure to complex financial management within the property management sector.