Our client an established estate agency is seeking a Service Charge Accountant to join their team.
Salary: up to £40,000 pa depending on experience
Location: Gravesend (some remote working after 6-12 months)
Benefits: 22 days per annum rising to one per year to 25 days pa
Health care, Medicash, EAP, long service awards
Pension + lots more
Hours: Monday – Friday 9-5:30pm
Previous experience in the preparation of statutory and service charge accounts is essential. Knowledge of ARMA and RICS regulations. High level of concentration, accuracy and attention to detail. Self-motivated with a methodical and organised approach.
Service Charge Accountant general duties
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To prepare statutory and service charge accounts for residential & commercial properties
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To upload service charge budgets based on agreed apportionments and totals
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To liaise with external auditors as part of the audit process from start to finish
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To raise service charge invoices to tenants based on uploaded budgets
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Dealing with telephone calls and any queries;
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General filing and correspondence (as required);
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Providing cover for team members (as required);
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Other duties (as required).
Service Charge Accountant skills required
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Good knowledge of ARMA and RICS regulations
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Experience of client accounting software (TRAMPS) is desirable
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Experience of client accounting software (APB) would be an advantage
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High level of concentration, accuracy and attention to detail
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Self-motivated with a methodical and organised approach
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Able to effectively prioritise and multi-task
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Excellent people and communication skills at all levels
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Dependable and flexible as well as possessing the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
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Proactive and able to take responsibility for own work and assist others
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Work well under pressure
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Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
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Good interpersonal and customer service skills