Work with your clients, own your portfolios and build your accounting skills.An established Residential Management Company are looking for a Senior Client Accountant to join their team. This role is offering flexible working patterns - based on experience, growing portfolios, a fun and dynamic work culture and opportunities for professional development and training.Key Responsibilities:Prepare and manage service charge budgets and year-end accounts for residential properties.Ensure accurate and timely billing of service charges, working closely with property managers.Reconcile service charge accounts, including variance analysis and adjustments.Liaise with tenants, leaseholders, and external auditors regarding service charge queries and disputes.Maintain and update financial records, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and company policies.Assist in forecasting and financial planning for the residential team.Key Requirements:Experience in service charge accounting, ideally within residential property management.Strong knowledge of relevant UK legislation, including the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Qube, Yardi, or similar).Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
Senior Client Accountant - Residential employer: The Oyster Partnership
Join a leading social housing provider in Essex as a Stock Condition Surveyor, where you will contribute to meaningful housing investment programmes that ensure homes are safe and well-maintained. Enjoy a supportive work culture that values employee growth, with opportunities to enhance your skills through hands-on experience and collaboration with dedicated teams. With a commitment to equity in recruitment, this role offers a unique chance to make a positive impact in the community while enjoying a flexible working arrangement of four days on-site each week.
