Service charge accountant

Vacancy: Service Charge Accountant Location: Camden Salary: £45 - £50k DOE Hours/Days: Monday to Friday 09:30 - 17:30 We are excited to announce that we are currently recruiting for an experienced Service Charge Accountant to work for an independent Surveying and Estate Management company in one of London's most cultured and vibrant districts, Camden. With modest working hours, a generous salary and the opportunity to work alongside some of the most experienced Resdiential Block Management professionals the industry has to offer, this is a great opportunity for an experienced Service Charge Accountant looking to further develop their career Duties and responsibilities: The Service Charge Accountant will be responsible for managing service charge accounts for a diverse portfolio of residential properties across the city Duties will include; * Prepare year-end service charge accounts in line with lease agreements and relevant legislation. * Work closely with Property Managers to prepare accurate service charge budgets and financial forecasts. * Conduct regular reconciliations of service charge accounts, ensuring all income and expenditure are accurately recorded. * Liaise with leaseholders, contractors, and auditors, addressing any queries or concerns regarding service charge accounts. * Assist in the management of service charge arrears, working with the credit control team to ensure prompt collection. * Provide detailed financial reports and variance analysis for clients and management. Candidate Specification: * A minimum of 2 years experience working as a Service Charge Accountant, managing your own portfolio * Experience using property management software such as QUBE, YARDI, TRAMPS * High IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office and in particular, Excel * Highly organised with excellent attention to detail * Strong ability to work to timelines