Assistant Service Charge Accountant
London
£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 accounts
*Monthly reconciliation of client bank accounts
*Call 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/leaseholders
*Quarterly variance reporting
*Assisting the Client Accountant with monthly client reporting with possible rent transfers to clients
*Dealing with queries from Tenants/Leaseholders, Suppliers, and Property Manager’s
*Set up new managements on the Qube system, and updating system following lease renewals/assignments
*Any 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 desirable
*Previous 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 available
*A company who will set you on a clearly defined progression path with the intention of giving you your own portfolio within 6 months
*A nice family-oriented company with a good social team
Interview process:
*Two stage process
*1st stage on Teams/Zoom
*2nd 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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