Service Charge Accountant

Service Charge Accountant - Kent - 35,000 - 40,000 DOEOur client, a property consultancy company based in Kent are looking for an experienced Service Charge Accountant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced property finance professional to support with service charge accounting, ensure financial accuracy and compliance, and build strong working relationships with property managers, clients, leaseholders and external stakeholders.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and maintain accurate service charge accounts for a portfolio of residential propertiesProduce annual service charge budgets in collaboration with property managersPrepare year-end service charge accountsReconcile service charge expenditure against budgets and investigate significant variances.Ensure income, expenditure, accruals, prepayments and other accounting adjustments are accurately recorded.Reconcile service charge bank accounts and monitor service charge balances.Preparation and submission of Statutory accountsPreparation and submission of corporation tax returnsLiaising with external accountants and clientsLiaising with internal departments, PMs etcDealing with queries from clients and/or tenantsClosing year ends on accounting software when accounts are finalisedPerson SpecificationAt least 2 years'' experience with service charge accountsExperience using TRAMPS (desirable)Strong understanding of service charge budgets, reconciliations and year-end accounting.High levels of ..... full job details .....