Job Role: Senior Service Charge Accountant
Location: Luton
Job Sector: Property Service - Finance
Hours: 35 per week
About us
FirstPort is the UK's largest Property Management Company, with strong growth plans and a compelling vision of becoming the UK's Favourite Property Manager.
As Senior Service Charge Accountant, you will contribute to our vision of being the favourite property manager by:
* Provide all aspects of financial reporting and analysis for our developments, residents, RMCs and clients.
* Delivering accurate financial statements and records to our customers
* This role reports to the Property Services- Scheme Accounting Team Leader
Main Responsibilities
* Deliver year end accounts to residents in a timely fashion
* Carry out the necessary transactions to ensure a smooth accounting process for accounts
* Resolve issues on accounts and ensure a quality service is provided to customers/ clients
* Deliver to department productivity metrics and contribute to the team and organisational goals
* Liaise effectively with auditors to deliver a smooth audit process and provide the best possible outcome for our customers and our clients
* Adopt a proactive approach at all times to audit and accounts, liaising with analysts/ managers on areas of concern
* Balance sheet analysis & risk mitigation
* Undertake a Cross development analysis and review
* Take full responsibility of your own development and contribute positively and effectively to the team through creative ideas, tested processes or feedback from colleagues/ external parties.
* Support the Service Charge Team Leader as required
We are looking for great people who are:
* Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) level with passes in English language and a relevant mathematical / accounting subject
* Professional qualification such as AAT completed or very nearly completed.
* A minimum of 2 years' experience of working in an accounting environment
* Double entry book-keeping and the accuracy that accompanies it
* Microsoft Excel in particular at intermediate level, alongside Microsoft Word
* High attention to detail with the ability to see and challenge information
* Strong communication skills, able to liaise with non-financial internal and external Customers
* Self-motivated and organised, able to prioritise own workload
* A team player, demonstrates working towards a common goal
* Strong customer focus, understanding both internal and external stakeholders
What we give you in return:
* 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Free onsite carparking
* Opportunities to progress your career with us in several business areas
* Internal recognition scheme
* Access to high street discounts and a salary sacrifice scheme
* Stakeholder Pension Plan and contribution
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