Service Charge Accountant

  • Roundpegs Recruitment
  • May 01, 2024
Full time Real Estate Management Property

Job Description

Service Charge Accountant (Residential and Commercial) - North London 12 month FTC

A successful Private Landlord and Investment Company with a long standing track record in the London property Market is looking for Service Charge Accountant based at their head quarters in North London.

The position is varied and would be ideal for someone that wishes to learn all aspects of the Service Charge property management business.

Responsibilities include but will not be limited to:

  • Production of residential service charge accounts
  • Reconciliation of independently prepared accounts
  • Client liaison on all accounting matters
  • Internal liaison with Property Managers
  • Assisting with complex queries from Property Managers
  • Production of year end certificates and explanations with final accounts
  • Working to deadlines
  • Supporting the Property Managers and Branch Managers in the local branch
  • Assisting RMC Directors in the understanding of the service charge accounts
  • Attending AGMs and other meetings with clients as required
  • Ensuring RICS Service Charge Residential Management Code is adhered to

The Successful Applicant will need to possess the following skills:

  • Previous experience is essential
  • Understanding of leasehold property accounting
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good literacy and numeracy skills
  • Knowledge of double entry booking keeping
  • Knowledge of lease interpretation, apportionment, schedules, balancing and reserve fund compliance
  • Knowledge of Section 20B legislation
  • Previous experience with "Tramps" system
  • IRPM or other industry qualifications

The hours will be:

Monday to Friday - 830am to 530pm - flexible + private healthcare, travel loan

Salary range will be:

38,000 to 45, month FTC

If this role is of interest to you and you have the necessary role requirements, please submit your most up to date CV and contact details to Louise Foster at Roundpegs Property Recruitment today.

Due to the high volume of enquiries that we receive, we are not always able to respond to all CVs. If you have not received a response within one week, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful in this instance. Thank you for your interest in Roundpegs Recruitment. If you are already registered with Roundpegs Recruitment, please express your interest in this role to your Consultant.