Service Charge Accountant Residential London

A leading Professional Services company is seeking a Service Charge Accountant Residential on a contract basis. You will be needed to work onsite in London 2 times per week. The Service Charge Accountant will be responsible for managing and reconciling service charge accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards. You will work closely with auditors, property management teams, and various other stakeholders to deliver precise financial reporting and support our clients in achieving operational excellence. Experience required: Minimum of 5 years'' experience in Residential Service Charges. Experience working with external auditors and handling detailed audit inquiries. Experience working with property management databases. Well-versed in the RICS Service Charge Code and Professional Statement requirements. Understanding of Reserve/Sinking funds management. Proven expertise in residential service charge reconciliations. Knowledge of Section 20b notices and recoveries. Ability to manage multiple Service Charge schedules concurrently. Experience working through Debtors and Creditors during Service Charge periods. The Role: Create manual balance sheets from system transactions with accuracy. Understand consolidated bank accounts to identify and locate transactions efficiently. Manage multiple residential service charge reconciliations simultaneously, tracking and reporting progress. Exhibit strong attention to detail in all tasks. Work effectively in a ..... full job details .....