Service Charge Client Accountant

We are currently recruiting for a role within a fast-paced accounts team within the property management department based in Southend.

• Preparing service charge budgets and sending them out to leaseholders in a timely manner.
• Inputting this into the system to ensure the demands are up to date in the new budget year.
• Preparing the service charge reconciliations for the year end and sometimes liaising with accountants to do so.
• Sending out the reconciliations to leaseholders and creating a pack of findings compared to the budget.
• Working with accountants on year-end reconciliations.
• Attending client and internal meetings as and when required.
• Looking after a mixed portfolio of both commercial and residential.
• Handling utility recharges on tenant’s accounts.
• Adding new tenants and leaseholders onto the system and ensuring the demands sent out.
• Liaising with tenants and leaseholders as required.
• Preparing and sending client statements within your own portfolio of clients. Speaking with them when required to go through the statement for the month or quarter.
• Handling VAT reports.
• Liaising internally with Property Managers.
• Managing debt chasing and arrears.