Service Charge Accountant

We are looking for a diligent and competent service charge accountant to join our Accounting & Finance department in the property and housing industry. The ideal candidate should have a keen eye for detail, outstanding numerical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Client Details Our 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. 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. Profile A successful service charge accountant should have: A strong educational background in Accounting or a related field Experience as a service charge accountant or similar Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite Excellent numerical and analytical skills Strong organisational and time-management abilities A high level of accuracy and attention to detail Good communication and interpersonal skillsJob Offer A FTE salary up to £43,000 An engaging and supportive work environment Opportunities for professional development within the Insurance industry Complimentary access to company services Ample holiday leave