Leasehold Finance Officer - JOB SWITCH LTD : Job Details

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To work as part of the Leasehold Finance Team responsible for; the calculation of service charges; major works; reserve fund; shared ownership rent and ground rent; the production of the estimated, interim and actual invoices; and, the billing of service charge and rent payers, including service of Section 20B notices.

To prepare and issue appropriate Section 20 notices for all schemes and services, including Qualifying Long Term Agreements.

To ensure the provision of a high quality customer services to the Council’s residents.

To effectively maintain the service charge and major works database/module making accurate changes to customer accounts.

To carry out a range of financial administrative functions to ensure the successful delivery of Leasehold and Right to Buy Services (LRTBS).

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience Requirements:

A broad level of knowledge of the processes and legislation governing service charge and major works

Extensive knowledge and experience of financial aspects of leasehold management

Experience of preparation of annual property accounts, major works and service charge calculation

Experience of working in a financial environment carrying out a range of financial administrative functions

An understanding of S20 consultation processes

Knowledge of accountancy principles and internal controls relating to income and expenditure accounts

Experience of successfully dealing with queries and complaints from customers

Skills and Abilities:

Good analytical skills to be able to review, interpret and present financial and statistical data

A high level of attention to detail to ensure the maintenance of accurate records and accounts

Ability to perform accurate arithmetical calculations in accordance with financial regulations

Good oral and written communication skills, with an ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people of different levels of seniority

Excellent IT skills, proficient in Microsoft packages, especially Excel and Access

Ability to prioritise work tasks to meet conflicting deadlines on own initiative

Ability to follow procedures, instructions and legal requirements

Budget Monitoring Skills