Robert Half is currently partnering with a Property Development business in Bristol to hire a Property Accountant on a full-time and permanent basis. The Property Accountant will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of accounting services for AAM and a designated portfolio of managed properties. This includes overseeing rent and service charge collection, service charge budgeting and reconciliations, VAT reporting, and all financial aspects of property management accounting. The role involves close collaboration with the operations team, management surveyors, and asset managers to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
Working hours: Hybrid (3 days working from home)
Key Responsibilities:
Property Accounting:
* Raise rent and service charge demands, manage tenant receipts, perform bank reconciliations, and prepare financial reports, including quarterly statements and year-end service charge packs.
Service Charge Management:
* Prepare annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, reconcile year-end accounts, issue balancing charges, and work with auditors and surveyors to ensure accuracy and compliance.
VAT & Recharges:
* Submit quarterly VAT returns, reconcile VAT accounts, and manage recharges for utilities, insurance, and client expenditure.
Credit Control:
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