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Service Charge Accountant – 12 month Maternity Cover, London
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Client:
Dove & Hawk
Location:
London, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
471bd93d009b
Job Views:
7
Posted:
13.08.2025
Expiry Date:
27.09.2025
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Job Description:
Service Charge Accountant - 12 month Maternity Cover
Stratford
£35,000
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
* 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
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