Company Description
Please note this role is working for our sister company - Sterling Properties in Bury.
Benefits
1. Pension and life insurance scheme
2. Medicash membership
3. On-site gym membership and parking
4. Development and progression opportunities
5. Along with other benefits
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Company Description
Sterling are a progressive, ambitious and dynamic and property management and Development Company, based in Bury. We manage a large portfolio of properties across the UK, valued at more than £190m. We are looking for capable, enthusiastic, and dedicated people, able to work at a fast pace to join our expanding team.
Having over 20 years of property experience, we are experts in all areas of residential and commercial properties across lettings, management and property development.
Job Description
As an Assistant Accountant, you will provide rigorous financial management of service charges, utilities, council tax and business rates of our properties within the group.
As an Assistant Accountant, we are looking for someone to:
6. Establish and maintain a process for managing property service charges that is compliant with RICS, ARMA, and leasehold regulations
7. Work closely with property managers to prepare service charge budgets and provide accurate financial reporting
8. Produce year-end service charge accounts and liaise with auditors as required
9. Establish and maintain process for management and recharge of utility costs, council tax, business rates and ground rents
10. Mitigation of vacant property holding costs
11. Prepare service charge payments, arrears reports and reconciliations
12. Handle client queries related to service charges, invoicing, and leaseholder accounts
Qualifications
13. Experience in service charge accounting within a property environment
14. Strong knowledge of service charge regulations and leasehold accounting
15. Proficient in use of Microsoft packages, including Word, Advanced Excel and Outlook
16. Proficiency in Propman accounting software is preferred
17. Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
18. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple accounts
19. Good communication skills to liaise with property managers, tenants, leaseholders, and external stakeholders
20. A relevant accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA), or qualified by experience
Additional Information
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Sterling Properties is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.