Service Charge Bookkeeper
Enfield - Hertfordshire Borders - location isn't exact - happy to disclose to anyone who calls me who is genuinely interested in the role
Full-time or Part-time (Min of 4 full days, or less than full time hours but over 5 days)
Free yearly eye tests
Paid sick leave
25 days Holiday plus Bank holidays
Salary £36,000 p.a. plus 2x discretionary bonuses paid in July & December
The ideal candidate will be happy to work fully office based. They do have some staff who work part of the week from home. They are happy to discuss hybrid working after probation.
Fantastic family friendly North London/Hertfordshire based company are looking to recruit an experienced Service Charge Bookkeeper to join their team. This really is a lovely place to work, all staff have a very good relationship and the company offers a happy and supportive working environment. Personality match for the team is very important to the company.
This role is essentially managing the accounts for your own portfolio of blocks/properties, which includes:
- Setting the yearly service charge budget for each block with assistance from the Property Managers
- Maintain income and expenditure ledger
- Dealing with leaseholders queries relating to the accounts & service charges
- Ensure all cheques received from lessees are promptly paid in on the due dates
- Carry out monthly bank reconciliations against the bank statements
- Dealing with annual accounts at year end, producing a balance sheet, complete accounts to trial balance
- Paying invoices relating to the works carried out on each block
- Check for arrears owing from leaseholders/tenants and pursue chasing or recovery action
- Generally, carry out or assist with general office duties as directed or appropriate
- Other Bookkeeping related duties as and when required
The company uses Blocks Online for all data entry and ledger sheets, there is also use of Excel for ad hoc statements/spreadsheets. Training will be given on how to use Blocks Online.
The ideal Service Charge Bookkeeper:
- AAT Qualified to level 3 (desired, not essential) or qualified by experience
- Have worked in the Property Management Industry, dealing with the accounts for Service Charge Budgets - desired but not essential
- Experience in completing accounts to trial balance - essential
- A solid work history which shows longevity with previous companies - essential
- Resides in Hertfordshire or North London
- Happy to work in an office environment
- Good level of Excel experience, knowledge and use of formulas is essential
Location on the ad is not exact, please contact me for full details and for exact location disclosure, which will be provided once a genuine interest and suitability for the role is established!
Service Charge Bookkeeper in Enfield employer: Kelly Finley t/a Finest Recruits Careers
Join a fantastic family-friendly company in Hertfordshire as a Service Charge Bookkeeper, where you'll enjoy a supportive work environment and strong team relationships. With benefits like free yearly eye tests, generous holiday allowance, and the potential for hybrid working after probation, this role offers not just a job but a meaningful career path. The company values personality fit, ensuring that you will thrive in a collaborative atmosphere while managing your own portfolio of properties.
Contact Details:
Kelly Finley t/a Finest Recruits Careers Recruitment Team
