Senior Property and Service Charge Accountant

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Trident Full time

Job Title: Senior Property and Service Charge Accountant

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Property and Service Charge Accountant to join our team at Trident International. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the service charge accounting function, implementing and reviewing best practice processes, and ensuring accurate and clear documentation is maintained at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Service Charge:
    • Preparing and reviewing quarterly service charge accounts.
    • Preparing and overseeing the year-end service charge reconciliation.
    • Setting up and managing tenant apportionments.
    • Billing and charging tenants balancing charges or credits.
    • Reviewing and assisting with new budgets and end-of-year commentaries.
  • Charges and Rents:
    • Producing / Reviewing Completion Statements as and when required.
    • Ensuring Property Rents are paid over promptly.
    • Ensuring Funding Requests are submitted promptly.
    • Ensuring the tenant ledgers are accurately maintained.
  • Treasury:
    • Overseeing the Treasury function.
    • Producing / Reviewing Bank Reconciliations and making supplier payments (BACS / EFT).
  • Reporting:
    • Preparing / Reviewing month-end reporting.
    • Ensuring expense journals are processed accurately and promptly.
    • Overseeing the supporting documentation packs.
    • Reviewing / Reconciling the Cash Balances held each month.
    • Preparing the Arrears Report.
  • Annual Budgeting and Year End:
    • Preparing / Overseeing periodic budget variance analysis reports and multiple budget year-end reconciliations.
    • Void Cost Budgets / Funding / Reconciliation (Voids units / CAPS).
  • Data Management & Governance:
    • Maintaining accurate property and lease information on the database.
    • Liaising with the database provider and develop the software for the benefit.
    • Assisting the PMA with Internal Audit planning / review.
    • Completing the Quarterly VAT / CIS returns to HMRC.
    • Additionally, the role involves suggesting, promoting, and implementing systems and reporting improvements, enhancing management information, and strengthening financial controls / processes.

Requirements:

  • A qualified or QBE accountant with experience gained in property development, asset and/or estates management.
  • Preferably, a degree-educated or a minimum of 2 "A" level (or equivalent) passes at Grade C or higher with the subjects including at least 1 demanding high levels of written and/or numeric fluency as a pre-requisite.
  • Solid knowledge of property accounting systems such as YARDI / MRI / QUBE / TRAMPS or similar and strong Excel skills.
  • Knowledge of RICS regulations, CIS and VAT statutory requirements is essential.
  • Detailed knowledge of Service Charge and RICS audit processes is essential.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, enabling effective interaction with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders at all levels.
  • Effective problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, propose solutions, and make informed decisions within established guidelines.
  • Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accurate processing of invoices, financial records, and client accounts.
  • Excellent organisational and time management abilities, with the capacity to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Normally be site-based for at least 3-4 days per week.

Benefits:

  • Hybrid working model.
  • Pension.
  • Life and Health Insurance.
  • Discretionary bonus.

Please note that due to volume, we cannot get back to everyone, however every application is looked at and considered and will be held on Trident International's database for review. If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, you should assume your initial application has been unsuccessful, however if suitable roles arise in the future, we will make every effort to contact you. By applying for this job, you accept the Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

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