Service Charge Accountant

Location: Sheffield, UK

Salary: £30,000pa Full Time or  pro rata to align with Part Time hours 

Job Type: Full or Part Time, Office Based

About the Role

On behalf of a prominent specialist client, we are looking for a customer-oriented and driven Service Charge Accountant. This role has been established to support the finance department following a period of expansion through new acquisitions and client contracts.

As this is a fresh appointment, currently being partly handled via outsourcing, the position is available on a full-time or part-time basis. The ideal applicant will possess property sector experience and a proven track record in bookkeeping, financial accounting, and performing precise budget and account reconciliations.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring the production of accurate annual service charge accounts.

• Performing precise quarterly budget reviews for service charges.

• Supplying all necessary financial documentation to external accountants.

• Managing accruals and prepayments with diligence.

• Collaborating with Property Managers to facilitate budget production.

• Generating professional service charge and ground rent invoices.

• Calculating utility recharges accurately.

• Maintaining up-to-date corporate data with Companies House.

• Timely filing of confirmation statements.

• Overseeing credit control to ensure effective debt collection.

• Liaising with legal professionals regarding debt recovery matters.

• Supporting the team with meticulous bank reconciliations.

• Assisting the Property department in aligning works with available funds.

• Maintaining comprehensive records for all properties and leaseholders.

• Preparing cashflow and bespoke reports upon client request.

• Providing support to the purchase ledger function as required.

• Processing and raising payments to suppliers.

• Staying informed of legislative changes impacting service charges.

• Professional handling of customer complaints.

• Delivering critical information to Property Managers on an ad-hoc basis.

• General administrative duties to support the department.

• Performing other ad-hoc tasks to ensure operational excellence.

You Will

• Have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).

• Enjoy working in a fast paced environment.

• Have a keen eye for detail.

• Have previous demonstrable experience in a similar financial role.

Benefits

• Onsite parking

• 24 days holiday plus stats

• Friendly and Supportive environment

If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity, please get in touch with either Craig or Carl or click apply now. Ranson Barnes Recruitment Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and is acting as an Employment Agency in this instance.