Assistant Service Charge AccountantLondon£35-40k + Study Support & Hybrid Working (3:2)
The role: This role would suit someone who has service charge accounting experience and is looking for a role with a clear progression path to take on your own portfolio of assets within 6 months.
Duties:
Input property service charge budgets, raise charges (service charge, rent, insurance, adhoc charges) and demands to send to tenants/leaseholders???????Receipt incoming monies to correct leaseholder accountsMonthly reconciliation of client bank accountsCall and chase unpaid rents/service charges including: Sending out arrears letters and send to solicitors to recover if need be and liaise with solicitors to get the money collected. Reporting to clients on the unpaid rents where required. Help prepare service charge year-end accounts for submission to accountants. Collating documents for send off to external auditors.Liaise with the auditors and property managers to check draft accounts before finalization.Send year-end accounts and balancing charges with cover letters to tenants/leaseholdersQuarterly variance reportingAssisting the Client Accountant with monthly client reporting with possible rent transfers to clientsDealing with queries from Tenants/Leaseholders, Suppliers, and Property Manager’sSet up new managements on the Qube system, and updating system following lease renewals/assignmentsAny other duties that may be necessary to ensure the smooth running of the department Requirements:
Experience assisting with the preparation of year end service charge accounts is highly desirablePrevious experience using the Qube system The candidate must be able to work independently under pressure and be able to meet strict deadlines.Possess good communication skills both written and oral Why should you work for this company?
Excellent internal career opportunities availableA company who will set you on a clearly defined progression path with the intention of giving you your own portfolio within 6 monthsA nice family-oriented company with a good social team Interview process:
Two stage process1st stage on Teams/Zoom2nd stage held face to face in the office If you would like further information on this opportunity please apply online with your updated CV.
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