Service Charge Manager Beckenham £45,000 to £50,000 My client, an independent property management agent based in Beckenham, are seeking a Service Charge Manager / Senior Service Charge Accountant to join their team. Reporting to the Director, you will be managing the service charge processes of a portfolio of 70 blocks in Greater London, Surrey and Kent. Duties: Manage the accounting as required to ensure all properties are financially compliant in accordance with RICS, TPI and the lease requirements. Provide company secretarial duties as required and legal information as requested by Preparation of company accounts and maintenance and reconciliation of ledgers, including VAT and Payroll. Assist the business to implement compliance and company financial policies and procedures. Participate in companywide initiatives both internally and for external clients. Preparation of budgets and liaison with the client to obtain approval in a timely manner Ensure timely issuance of service charge and ground rent demands Manage the portfolio arrears levels and credit control procedures Completion of year end accounting package and liaison with accountant to ensure the timely completion of the service charge and company accounts, as applicable. Ensure all records are maintained in accordance with regulations and best practise Insurance Liaise with brokers to ensure timely receipt of renewal documentation for the portfolio renewal, issue to client and ensure approval received. Maintain the insurance database to ensure all renewals are renewed on a timely basis Company Secretarial Reconciliation of Takeover information as received from previous agents for incoming properties. Set new properties up on Resident System, and Companies House as applicable Manage client information held on Companies House as applicable Maintain property database ensuring leaseholder information is accurate Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients, as required Prepare reporting information for client Board meetings, including AGM's and Directors meetings. Liaise with the Client to arrange regular meetings as dictated by the Memorandum and Articles of the client company. Assist with the administration of the meeting, including issuing of notices, agenda and preparation of minutes. Requirements: Minimum 3-4 years' service charge accounts experience Strong leadership skills Analytical with strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy Strong articulate communication skills Good organizational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines Hard working with a positive attitude and work ethic Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm, 1 hour for lunch, WFH and flexible hours after 6-month probation depending on workload Holidays: 23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 25 days after one full year of service Dove & Hawk Property Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of permanent workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's and Privacy Policy which can be found at doveandhawk.co.uk