Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsContract with immediate startHybrid workingAbout Our ClientOur client is a large-sized organisation in the property and housing industry. They are renowned for their focus on customer satisfaction and commitment to providing high-quality services. With a well-established presence in Milton Keynes and the UK, they have a robust reputation for fostering a supportive and productive work environment.Job Description* Accurately input property details to set up new sites on our property and service charge management system.* Generate and distribute service charge and rent invoices in accordance with lease agreements, ensuring timely and accurate billing.* Provide professional and efficient support to leaseholders regarding their accounts, payments, and service charge statements, ensuring queries are resolved in a timely manner.* Verify and process invoices related to service charge expenses, ensuring payments to contractors and suppliers are made in accordance with agreed terms.* Monitor and review expenditure against budgets, identify and investigate variances, and post corrections where required.* Meet monthly with Property Managers to provide insights into budget performance and highlight areas of overspend.* Ensure bank transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled to maintain financial integrity and track service charge fund movements on a weekly basis.* Calculate and post prepayments and accruals to ensure service charge accounts reflect true financial positions at month-end and year-end.* Preparing year-end accounts pack to trial balance and supporting schedules.* Act as a key point of contact for external auditors and accountants, ensuring all required financial documentation is provided efficiently.* Prepare and issue balancing charges and year-end reports to leaseholders.* Support Property Managers to create and review draft service charge budgets.The Successful ApplicantA successful service charge accountant should have:A strong educational background in Accounting or a related fieldExperience as a service charge accountant or similarProficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Office SuiteExcellent numerical and analytical skillsStrong organisational and time-management abilitiesA high level of accuracy and attention to detailGood communication and interpersonal skillsWhat's on OfferA FTE salary up to £43,000An engaging and supportive work environmentOpportunities for professional development within the Insurance industryComplimentary access to company servicesAmple holiday leaveContactSian GibsonQuote job refJN-102024-6575147Phone number+441727730104Job summaryJob functionAccountingSubsectorFinancial AccountingSectorPropertyLocationMilton KeynesContract typeTemporaryConsultant nameSian GibsonConsultant phone+441727730104Job referenceJN-102024-6575147