Accountant

Our client is looking for an organised and detail-oriented Accountant to manage the accounts for a portfolio of residential properties. The role will cover day-to-day accounting, service charge accounts, reconciliations, credit control and financial reporting.

Salary: £35K - £45K

Hours: 9am – 5pm

• Process and reconcile supplier, contractor and bank transactions.
• Prepare payment runs and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Allocate payments and expenses to the correct property and service charge accounts.
• Resolve invoice, payment and reconciliation discrepancies.
• Assist with service charge budgets, demands, recharges and balancing charges.
• Monitor expenditure and maintain accurate service charge accounts.
• Monitor leaseholder accounts and arrears.
• Contact leaseholders regarding overdue payments and payment plans.
• Maintain arrears records and liaise with solicitors or debt collection agencies where required.
• Prepare budget versus expenditure reports and support month/year-end accounting.

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in accounts
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent numerical accuracy, organisation and attention to detail.
• Strong reconciliation, communication and problem-solving skills.