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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.
