Trainee Service Charge Accountant

Main purpose of the Role: The ideal candidate will have an understanding of service charge accounting and the associated legislation. They must also have a proven ability to work on their own initiative, excellent organisational skills and a pro-active approach to their daily tasks and be expected to develop the role as the business grows.

Location: Hampton Hill

Salary: £35,000 DOE

Key Responsibilities

• Issuing of demands for service charges and ground rents
• Entering and maintaining annual budgets for service charges
• Chasing arrears and liaising with solicitors for legal action
• Bank reconciliation
• Invoice entry and contractor payments
• Preparation of year end summaries for accountants
• Confirmation statements and stock transfers
• Collection and monitoring of management and administration fees
• Supporting the block managers day to day admin
• Issuing consultation notices and collating observations
• Full TPI training will be provided to the right candidate

Personal Skills

• Honest and reliable
• Driven and self-motivated
• Confident, dynamic and diplomatic
• Works well under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Excellent literacy and numerical skills
• Good knowledge of Word and excel
• Working knowledge of Property Management is an advantage