Service Charge Accountant

Job Title:Service Charge Accountant

Location: Poole/ Manchester

Brand:Glide

About Us: 

LRG are an award-winning national property company, who are going through exciting periods of growth and offer tailored training and development programmes at all levels. With over 300 branches across England and Wales we have a reputation for perfection and delivering an outstanding customer experience. Investment in people is built into our culture, and there are opportunities for driven individuals to achieve their career aspirations within the company.

Job Summary and key responsibilities 

To manage the client finances on a portfolio of businesses, completing key monthly and annual processes, hitting block KPIs and delivering block financial information to Property Managers and Block Directors when requested.

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

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  

• 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 employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated individual to our team who shares our commitment to excellence in the Real Estate Industry. 

LRG does not engage the services of Recruitment agencies for the purpose of hiring. All job openings are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment team. We do not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate referral from Recruitment agencies, and any such submissions will not be considered.