Service Charge Accountant

A Block Management Service Charge Accountant is required to join a specialist property management business in the Bromley area, working within a focused team managing service charge accounts across a managed residential property portfolio. Previous experience of working with Property Management Accounts is essential and the role will be office based.

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Job Title: Service Charge Accountant

Sector: Property Management Accounts

Location: Bromley, BR1

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Position: Permanent, Full-Time

Reference: WR96718

This role will suit a qualified or part-qualified accounts person but property industry experience and a strong understanding of service charge accounting is essential. You'll be responsible for accurate financial reporting, reconciliations and supporting property managers with the financial management of residential developments.

Our client will only consider candidates who are looking for an office-based role and who have worked in Block or estate management

What's in it for you (Benefits)

• Salary of £45,000
• Opportunity to work within a specialist property management environment
• Professional and supportive team
• Varied residential property portfolio
• Career development and progression opportunities

The Company

• Specialist residential property management business
• Focused on residential blocks, leasehold properties and property developments
• Provides property management services including service charge and financial management

What You'll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities) as a Service Charge Accountant

• Prepare and manage annual service charge budgets and accounts
• Complete service charge reconciliations and financial reporting
• Review expenditure and ensure costs are accurately allocated to properties
• Process and review supplier invoices and payments
• Liaise with property managers, leaseholders and external stakeholders regarding financial queries
• Assist with year-end accounts, audits and statutory reporting requirements

What our client is looking for (Skills & Experience)

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant, preferably ACCA, CIMA or ACA
• Previous experience in service charge accounting or property accounting
• Strong understanding of residential property and leasehold accounting
• Experience preparing service charge budgets and year-end accounts
• Confident working with reconciliations and financial reporting
• Strong Excel and accounting systems skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Clear communicator with the ability to work effectively with property managers and clients

Is this the role for you?

Contact Worth Recruiting now! If you are interested in this Service Charge Accountant role, please contact the Property Recruitment Team at Worth Recruiting immediately, quoting job reference: WR96718.

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Job Reference: WR96718 - Service Charge Accountant - Property Management Accounts