Service Charge Accountant - Hertfordshire

Our client is a Multi-Disciplined, independent Property Specialist based in the Hertfordshire area and they are now searching for an accounts expert to join them as their new Service Charge Accountant. For this role you must be very organised and possess a methodical approach to your work as you will have a high volume of work and the need to prioritise your workload accordingly.

In the role you will be working closely with the Block Management team and often offering assistance and dealing with leaseholder enquiries, so you must be able to provide excellent customer service in a clear and concise manner.

As part of the Block Management team you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the financial aspect of management. Your role will include the following responsibilities:

• Issuing of service charge and ground rent demands
• Dealing with Block Management account related enquires
• Inputting and paying invoices on Re-leased Property Software
• Inputting agreed budgets on Re-leased Property Software
• Providing financial information when requested
• Ensuring that the blocks are reconciled on a regular basis
• Collating paperwork for year-end accounts
• Dealing with service charge and ground rent arrears

The ideal candidate for this role will combine a strong background in Leasehold Property Accounting with excellent organisational skills, the ability to pick up new duties quickly and the ability to work to tight deadlines around year end. You’ll support the company’s financial side and will have a can-do attitude as well as strong communication and customer service skills.

 Minimum Requirements

• At least 1 years’ experience processing Service Charge and year end accounts
• Experience assisting Leaseholders and Clients with Service Charge queries
• Excellent IT, communication and organisational skills

Desirable Requirements

• AAT or other accountancy qualifications

Salary Range & Benefits

The salary on offer is between £22,000 - £28,000 PA dependant on your qualifications and experience in a similar role. The working hours are Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm with 20 days of Annual leave.

If you don’t meet the requirements for this role, call the Block Recruit team to see what other roles we may have which could fit your current level of experience or “create an account” with us on the  website, so we can stay in touch and let you know when other roles to come up. Everyone is of value to us.

Application Process

Once we have received your CV you can expect to get a call or email within 1 week. Unfortunately, if you don’t meet the minimum requirements for this position then you may not be contacted for this role. However, we would still love to discuss other opportunities suitable to your current skill set and experience and how we can assist you in your employment search. Give us a call for a confidential careers chat today!

Get in touch today to work with a well-established team and progress in your accounting career!

Contact: Mike Barlow | Block Recruit | Mike@blockrecruit.co.uk

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