Full job descriptionOur client is looking for an organised and detail-oriented Accountant to manage the accounts for a portfolio of residential properties. The role will cover day-to-day accounting, service charge accounts, reconciliations, credit control and financial reporting.
Salary: £35K - £45K
Hours: 9am – 5pm
*Process and reconcile supplier, contractor and bank transactions.
*Prepare payment runs and maintain accurate accounting records.
*Allocate payments and expenses to the correct property and service charge accounts.
*Resolve invoice, payment and reconciliation discrepancies.
*Assist with service charge budgets, demands, recharges and balancing charges.
*Monitor expenditure and maintain accurate service charge accounts.
*Monitor leaseholder accounts and arrears.
*Contact leaseholders regarding overdue payments and payment plans.
*Maintain arrears records and liaise with solicitors or debt collection agencies where required.
*Prepare budget versus expenditure reports and support month/year-end accounting.
Experience & Skills
*Minimum 3 years’ experience in accounts
*Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
*Excellent numerical accuracy, organisation and attention to detail.
*Strong reconciliation, communication and problem-solving skills.