Service Charge Accountant - Remote

Service Charge Accountant - Remote
Remote, Field based Travel (based around Birmingham, Luton, New Milton, Exeter, London)
from £30,000, depending on experience
My client, a leading and award-winning property management company with portfolios all over England, Scotland and Wales, are on the lookout for a motivated Service Charge Accountant to join their growing service charge team.
Although this will be a remote role, candidates need to be based near either Birmingham, Luton, New Milton, Exeter or London as this may require some occasional travel to their client sites.
Duties:

• Produce accurate and timely service charge accounts, ensuring compliance with internal, regulatory, and legislative standards
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver financial reporting and contribute to the smooth running of their service charge operations.
• Assist in preparing service charge account packs for all properties within 6 months of year-end.
• Resolve accountancy queries by liaising with Property Managers.
• Work with external accountants to ensure their service charge account packs align with the internal accounts.
• Follow up with external accountants to ensure timely distribution of accounts to leaseholders.
• Support the reconciliation and year-end closing on Qube after accounts are signed, ensuring charges are raised where necessary

Requirements:

• Experience in service charge, account reconciliation and financial statements (trial balances, income & expenditure accounts, balance sheets)
• Working towards an accountancy qualification (AAT/ACCA or equivalent)
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Proficient in Excel and computer literacy
• Good organizational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge of Qube, Propman, or Resident systems would be an advantage.

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus Birthday off plus 8 bank holidays
• Healthcare
• Private Medical and Life Insurance
• Pension Contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Study Support
• Discounted Gym Membership

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