Service Charge Accountant - 12 month Maternity Cover Stratford £35,000 to £40,000 My client, a well-established and highly respected property consultancy with a long-standing presence across London and the South East, are seeking a Service Charge Accountant to join their forward thinking team. You will be reporting to the Head of Property Management Accounts covering a portfolio of commercial industrial estates around East London and Essex. With a strong reputation for professionalism and a forward-thinking approach, this is an exciting opportunity to join a business that values growth, integrity, and client success. Duties: Preparation of client statements & VAT reports (Monthly and quarterly) including client Rent and service charge invoices. Payments of Rent funds to Clients. Submission of VAT to HMRC, and payment as required. Annual service charge budgets: Preparation of draft budgets on a section of our management portfolio Discussion with Property Managers Updating tenant's individual database charges Checking apportionment schedule and updating as needed Finalising and sending to tenants Preparing year end service charges files ready for audit: Preparing, scanning, and emailing of files and invoices Dealing with accountant's queries Reviewing with property managers Attending review meetings Finalising and sending to tenants Preparation of monthly/quarterly invoicing prelist, liaison with property manager, raising agreed charges and printing and sending invoices to tenants Dealing with specific client requirements Credit control Discussing arrears with Property Manager and attending review meetings. Telephoning tenants and/or sending reminder letters Review of Payment plans, and Rent deferments. Updating Rent schedules, and tenant notes Instructing Civil Enforcement Officers when required (in line with the RICS guidelines) Tenant and client liaison as required Dealing with correspondence and emails as appropriate Attending Client and Team meetings when required Ad hoc duties and Administration tasks Assisting other members of the Accounts team as the need arises Requirements: At least a years' service charge experience Experience using MRI QUBE is desirable however not essential Strong communication and listening skills Good organizational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines Willingness to support other team members as some cover may be required (purchase ledger, cashier duties) High attention to detail Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm, 2 days WFH / week Dove & Hawk is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.