Service Charge Accountant

Location Battersea
Discipline: Junior to Part-Qualified
Job type: Permanent
Salary: ££40k - 50k per year
Contact name: Joshua Bunn

Contact email: j.bunn@in2-consult.com
Job ref: SC Accountant
Published: 6 months ago

IN2Consult / Service Charge Accountant / up to £50,000 / Hybrid working / Battersea

IN2Consult are working with a prestigious residential property company based in the Battersea area who are looking for a Service Charge Accountant to join their team. Please see below the responsibilities -

Responsibilities 

  • Agreeing the system to the final accounts and carry out close off year end routine.
  • Management of the audit process in line with legislations and deadlines.
  • Preparation of annual Service Charge accounts for audit including collation of all reports and supporting documentation.
  • Prepare monthly/quarterly Ground Rent statements within the agree time frame.
  • Prepare quarterly VAT reports for clients.
  • Dealing with lessees and client queries.
  • Prepare monthly/quarterly variance reports to clients.
  • Assist property managers on accounting matters.
  • Issue service charge budgets/demands.
  • Liaise with other managing agents on handover and take over management of properties.
  • Ensuring that the Statutory accounts and taxation affairs are filed on time.
  • Occasional availability to attend on site or client meetings - including budget or accounts presentation.
  • Issuing S20b Notice when required.
  • Assist with bank reconciliations when required.
  • Other ad-hoc tasks as may be required.

Skills required 

  • Background in residential property & block management 
  • Excellent level of communication
  • Part qualified or higher
  • Knowledge of a property management finance system

IN2Consult / Service Charge Accountant / up to £50,000 / Hybrid working / Battersea