Senior Service Charge Accountant - Key Client Team

Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for service charge accounting and technical reconciliations? Join our Property Finance team at RMG as a Senior Service Charge Accountant and play a key role in supporting operational teams across the region in our Key client team.

Where will I be working? This is a remote role based out of our offices in Hoddesdon (EN11 0DR).

What you'll be doing:

• Preparing annual service charge accounts in line with the lease and liaising with operational teams and external accountants.
• Calculating voids on semi-complete developments and VAT liabilities on mixed use VAT-elected sites.
• Managing RTM financial handovers and reconciling financial positions on appointment.
• Supporting sites impacted by cladding or BSA with financial reconciliations.
• Providing day-to-day finance support over the full financial cycle, including budgets and invoice issuance, for a portfolio of developments across the region.
• Regular periodic reporting to internal and external stakeholders.

What we're looking for:

• Prior experience in service charge accounts or financials for large, complex developments – with schedules of 15 or more.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach with experience of leading meetings with external stakeholders.
• High attention to detail with excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Studying towards a professional accountancy qualification (AAT/ACCA/CIMA).

What does RMG have to offer you?

• 27 days holiday plus all Bank Holidays.
• Free Healthcare cashback Plan (re-claiming for things like optical treatment and dental care, physiotherapy and GP Charges – plus more!), plus 24/7 access to remote GP Services.
• Sponsorship for study and professional qualifications (up to 4 study days).
• Pension scheme (matched up to 7%) and Life assurance (4 x annual salary).
• Access to Our Place Rewards, where you can choose from a huge range of shopping discounts, instore vouchers and reloadable e-cards, earn cashback on online purchases and take advantage of many exclusive offers!

What's next? If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.

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