Service Charge Accountant Salisbury Client Accounts

Fexco Property Services Limited; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management company is seeking a Service Charge Accountant to join their Client Accounts Team. This pivotal role involves preparing financial statements, liaising with auditors, and ensuring the accuracy of service charge accounts. The ideal candidate will possess service charge experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, and excellent communication skills. This position offers the flexibility of remote work primarily, alongside opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Equal opportunities employer

Qualifications

• Experience in a Client Accountant position focusing on service charges.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse audit findings.
• Produce year-end financial statements.
• Liaise with auditors and property managers.
• On-board new business financial information.
• Prepare Section 20B notices.
• Calculate and reconcile utility billings.

Skills

Service charge experience

Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365

Intermediate Microsoft Excel

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

Accounting qualification (in progress or completed)

Tools

QUBE system

Job description

Your New Job Title: Service Charge Accountant

Company: Fexco Property Services

Location: Salisbury (but mainly remote working)

Hours: 37.5

About this Role:

Based within the Client Accounts Team of our Accounts Department, we are looking for a Service Charge Accountant to join us at Fexco Property Services. This role liaises with internal and external parties to produce the final financial statements for our clients.

Responsibilities and Goals you’ll own

• Prepare and analyse the audit findings on an Extended Trial Balance for the external auditors to review and test, responding to subsequent audit queries
• Produce periodic financial information for internal and external use, including year‑end final financial statements
• Periodically review financial position with property managers and directors where necessary
• Liaise with auditors to track progress of and review service charge accounts production
• Review budget pack production and work closely with Budgeting/Billing team to ensure accuracy and transparency
• Take control of all balance sheet related items to improve transparency and minimise risk
• On‑board new business financial information
• Close off lost business financial information
• Assist with internal and external queries where necessary
• Prepare and issue Section 20B notices as and when required
• Calculating, invoicing and reconciling of the utility billings. Liaising with the property managers, lessees and their tenants.
• Regularly learn and update new skills through training
• Other ad‑hoc duties as required

Must Have Skills

• Relevant service charge experience gained in a Client Accountant position
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Highly analytical with an attention to detail
• Exceptional organisational skills and ability to work to deadlines
• An effective team player

Bonus Skills

• Completed or be working towards an accounting qualification
• Experience of using QUBE system (highly desirable)
• Experience of Extended Trial Balance

Fexco is an equal opportunities employer and is proud to foster a work environment where our people are supported and encouraged to be themselves. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and sections of society and each application is given fair consideration.