Job Description
Senior Client Accountant - Block Management (Service Charge)
Location: Bristol
Working Hours: 09:00 - 17:00 Monday - Thursday, 09:00 - 16:00 Friday
Type: Permanent
Job Description:
* Responsible for the delivery of service charge accounting services.
* Leading a small team of Client Accountants.
* Ensuring compliance with industry legislation and best practices.
* Meeting performance KPIs and targets set by the company.
* Effective communication with key stakeholders.
* Creating "Service charge" accounts, including statutory accounts and HMRC documentation.
* Handling financial integration of new sites.
* VAT reporting, budgeting, ad hoc reporting, and FTT preparation.
* Resolving queries and liaising with third parties, including property owners/clients.
* Ensuring the delivery of agreed reporting requirements.
* Attending ad hoc client meetings.
Qualifications and Skills:
Candidates for this position should have the following skills and qualifications:
* Knowledge of the residential property management sector, including related industry legislation and best practices.
* Experience within an accountancy/financial environment, which may include experience gained within a professional accounting practice.
* Sound book-keeping knowledge and understanding of accounting principles.
* Inquisitive with an ability to identify weaknesses and offer process improvements.
* Client-focused, flexible, organised, self-motivated, and able to work to tight deadlines.
* Possess (or part-qualified) a professional Accountancy qualification (AAT/ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent)
Benefits:
* 24 days annual leave for work-life balance.
* Discounts on shopping and services through Perkbox.
* Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support.
* Financial support for personal development.
* Opportunities for career growth.
* Recognition incentives.
* Cycle to Work scheme for a healthy lifestyle.
* Employee Referral Scheme for potential bonuses.
Jackson Sims Recruitment, specialists in Real Estate, covering Block & Estate Management, Property Management (AST), Build to Rent (BTR), Facilities Management, Concierge, PBSA and Financial & Accounting Services, operating in London and throughout the UK. Should you be a candidate or client working in Real Estate, we have a multitude of recruitment services that can be tailored to you.