Service Charge Accountant

Service Charge AccountantOur client is a well established property management business with a strong reputation for delivering meticulous, high-quality service across a varied residential portfolio. They are looking for a Service Charge Accountant to join their Finance Team, supporting accurate financial reporting and playing a key part in the overall financial integrity of the business.The RoleThe Service Charge Accountant is responsible for the timely production of service charge accounts, monthly reporting including accruals and prepayments, and managing the Section 20b process and client money handling in accordance with RICS standards and TPI Guidelines.Day to day, you will prepare and produce service charge accounts to the required standard, reviewing and analysing financial transactions to ensure completeness and accuracy and resolving any balance sheet anomalies. You will ensure void units are billed appropriately to developers and reflected correctly within the accounts, and attend meetings internally, with clients and external auditors to finalise accounts. Where necessary, you will also prepare dormant and company accounts and issue Trust Tax returns.On the reporting side, you will produce monthly financial reports and energy reconciliations, including income statements and cashflow monitoring, perform accruals and prepayments, and reconcile accounts in a timely manner. You will support financial analysis of service charge variances, assist with budgeting and ..... full job details .....