Service Charge Accountant Block Management · Poole (SPL), United Kingdom ·

Job Title:Service Charge Accountant

Location:Poole - Hybrid 2 days from home

Brand: Glide

Salary: Competitive Salary Package

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

About Glide:

Glide, a new type of property management partner, here to ensure residential block management is stress-free, whether you're a leaseholder or a block owner. As part of LRG, we cover every corner of the UK with our group of brands, but that doesn't mean we're a faceless agency with a different contact every time you reach out. In fact, it's precisely the opposite; we're friendly, helpful and, most importantly, we know your home inside out, just like you do.

Job Summary and key responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily allocation of leaseholder/supplier payments via the block management system.

• Inputting budgets into the system and issuing service charge and ground rent invoices.

• Monthly bank reconciliations

• Preparing and reviewing on boarding and off boarding accounts

• Resolving account problems, queries and transactions received from clients

• Attending meetings online / in person at the office with clients.

• Accounts vs Budget monthly reviews and ability to explain variances to clients and Property Managers

• Year end and budgeting reporting requirements for individual locations

• Liaise with external accountants for the preparation of Service Charge Accounts

• System housekeeping

• Release of payments from the bank for contractors

• Answering daily calls to assist with supplier and client queries

• Superb customer service skills to clients and internal property management team via written and verbal communication

• Ensuring all deadlines are adhered to

• Ability to work under pressure and identify key priorities

What are we looking for:

• Good written and oral communication skills

• Able to plan and prioritise

• Excellent IT skills - Experience of Microsoft suite of products, Word, Excel etc.

• Attention to detail

• Managing a team

• Able to communicate at all levels

• Experience of using Property Management accounts systems, ideally MRI Qube and/or Resident

• Knowledge of conveyancing

• Service charge accounting experience

• Block Management finance experience

• Knowledge of property market and associated services

• Knowledge of ARMA compliance rules

• Team leadership

• Experience of busy month end routines

• Experience of working in a sales orientated industry

• Experience of divisional or departmental accounts

• Actively studying/Qualified AAT / ACCA / CIMA

What we can offer you:

• Proven track record for career growth and advancement within the company

• Market leading training and ongoing professional development

• Access to a diverse portfolio of properties

• Supportive and collaborative team environment

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary Package

• Quarterly and yearly awards

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme

• Generous Holiday allowance, increasing by 1 day per year based on service up to an additional 5 days holiday per year

LRG are an equal opportunities employerand encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated individual to our team who shares or commitment to excellence in the Real Estate Industry.

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