We are currently working on behalf of our trusted client who are looking for a Service Charge Accountant. J oin a market leading Property Management company, renowned for excellence and forward-thinking ways of integrating tech to create a seamless experience for clients and customers. This exciting opportunity offers an unmatched route of career progression, and a great family feel working environment!
Work type – Permanent/ Office based
The Service Charge Accountant is primarily responsible for the timely production of service charge accounts, monthly reporting, including accruals and prepayments, and managing the Section 20b process and client money handling in accordance with the appropriate codes of practice and RICS standards/ARMA Guidelines. This role plays a vital part in ensuring accurate financial reporting related to service charges, supporting the Finance Team, and contributing to the overall financial integrity of the organisation.
Main Responsibilities as a Service Charge Accountant
Service Charge Accounts
Prepare and produce service charge accounts in a timely manner, ensuring the need for Section 20b for the late issuing of accounts is not required.
Review and analyse financial transactions to ensure completeness and accuracy while resolving any balance sheet anomalies.
Ensure any void units are billed appropriately to the Developers and are reflected correctly within the accounts.
Work closely with the property management team and customers to gather and review information to ensure clear and transparent finance reporting.
Attend meetings internally, with clients, and external auditors during the accounts process to finalise service charge accounts.
Prepare dormant and company accounts, and issue Trust Tax returns where necessary.
Prepare monthly financial reports, energy reconciliations, including income statements, and cashflow monitoring adhering to RICS standards and ARMA Guidelines.
Perform monthly accruals and prepayments to ensure expenses and receipts are recognised in the appropriate accounting period.
Reconcile accounts and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner.
Financial Analysis:
Assist in the analysis of service charge variances and cashflow.
Reconcile financial information from previous managing agents and to incoming agents ensuring data is reconciled and correctly reflected in the systems, raising any gaps or concerns to management.
Provide insights on financial performance and participate in budgeting and forecasting processes related to service charges.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business objectives.
Communicate financial information and/or risk effectively to stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
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