Service Charge/Finance Manager - Beckenham, South East London - £40,000 to £45,000

My client, an independent property management agent based in Beckenham, are seeking a Service Charge Accountant/Finance Manager to join their team.

Reporting to the Director, you will be managing the accounting function for a portfolio of 65 developments.

Main Duties:

• Management Responsibilities: To manage and oversee a team of 4, delivering one-to-ones and training
• Accounting & Compliance: Manage the accounting function for a property portfolio, ensuring compliance with RICS, TPI, lease requirements, and regulations (including VAT and Payroll).
• Company Secretarial: Handle company secretarial duties, including legal info requests, preparing VFM and Cure Company accounts, and maintaining property and client databases.
• Service Charge Accounting : Prepare budgets, issue service charge and ground rent demands, manage arrears and credit control and ensure timely completion of year-end accounts. Set up new properties up on Blockman System and Companies House as applicable
• Financial Reporting: Oversee day-to-day financial matters of properties, reconcile client funds, manage payroll (if applicable), and ensure accurate financial records.
• Legal Financial Duties: Prepare financial elements of LPE1 Sales Pack, liaise with solicitors, and ensure proper documentation after property transfers.
• Other Responsibilities: Maintain updated financial information, prepare and submit VAT returns, issue quarterly fee invoices, ensure proper authorisation and recording of payments, and prepare annual accounts for submission.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years' service charge accounts experience
• Corporate accounts would be ideal
• Software experience with Blockman and Zero would be advantageous
• Strong leadership skills
• Analytical with strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Strong articulate communication skills
• Good organisational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Hard working with a positive attitude and work ethic

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm, 1 hour lunch break, 5 days in the office. Parking onsite and free parking is available within a 5-minute walk of the office or alternatively there are several local car parks nearby.

Holidays: 23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 25 days after one full year of service

For more information, please contact Anisha at Dove & Hawk Property Recruitment on 0203 725 9835 or

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