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Service Charge Accountant

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Weybridge, Surrey

Expire in: a month

Job Description

The role of Service Charge Accountant requires expertise in managing financial aspects of property portfolios. This position in Weybridge is ideal for a professional with a strong background in accounting and finance within the property industry.

Client Details

An exciting opportunity for a Service Charge Accountant to join a well-established, family-run property business based in Weybridge, offering on-site parking. This varied role provides autonomy, collaboration across teams, and the chance to take ownership of property finances and service charge accounting within a supportive environment.

Description

The key responsibilities for the role of Service Charge Accountant include:

Managing commercial property finances and maintaining accurate lease records.
Raising rent, service charge, utility, and insurance invoices and posting tenant receipts.
Preparing completion statements for new leases and monthly rent pay-overs to landlords.
Performing bank reconciliations and assisting with monthly and quarterly accounts.
Collaborating on annual service charge budgets, preparing cashflows, and managing tenant communications.
Preparing year-end service charge accounts for audit and liaising with auditors.
Handling tenant queries and ensuring all financial data is accurate and up to date. 

Profile

A successful Service Charge Accountant should have:

A minimum of 3 years' accounting experience, ideally including commercial service charges.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with colleagues and tenants.
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage workloads independently.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
A proactive, positive attitude with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
Experience with sales and purchase ledger functions and full P&L and balance sheet reconciliations is desirable.
A team player mindset, able to collaborate while taking ownership of responsibilities. 

Job Offer

The role of Service Charge Accountant offers a competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 per annum, plus:

A full-time, permanent role with a well-established, family-run property business.
A supportive and collaborative working environment with the opportunity to take ownership of commercial property finances.
Comprehensive training and handover from the outgoing accountant.
Career development opportunities within a growing property business.
Convenient Weybridge location with on-site parking.
Competitive salary and benefits reflective of experience

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