Commercial Service Charge or Residential Block Service Finance role

A client based in Gravesend is recruiting for a Commercial Service charge finance person or a Block Service Finance person to work within a team - This role offers hybrid working

TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST HAVE SERVICE CHARGE EXPERIENCE

Essential Skills

Previous experience in the preparation of statutory and service charge accounts is essential. Knowledge of ARMA and RICS regulations. High level of concentration, accuracy and attention to detail. Self-motivated with a methodical and organised approach.

OVERVIEW OF ROLE

To prepare statutory and service charge accounts for residential & commercial properties

To upload service charge budgets based on agreed apportionments and totals

To liaise with external auditors as part of the audit process from start to finish

To raise service charge invoices to tenants based on uploaded budgets

Hours of Work: 9 - 5.30 pm Monday to Friday

Remote working:

Office based initially but potential to work part office/part home could be considered after a period of 6-12 months for the right candidate.

Essential skills

Previous experience in the preparation of statutory and service charge accounts is essential. Knowledge of ARMA and RICS regulations. High level of concentration, accuracy and attention to detail. Self-motivated with a methodical and organised approach.

Car Parking:

Town Centre Worker permit available to provide parking for £3 per day or small company car park can be booked the day before if space is available.

COMMERCIAL SERVICE CHARGE ACCOUNTING

• Prepare and finalise the service charge accounts to be audited externally.

·Liaise with managers to finalise the accounts and ensure accounting requirements within the RICS Code and tenants’ leases are met.

·Ensure excess service charge and accounts are reported to clients and tenants as appropriate.

·Ensure appropriate fees are raised for the work carried out.

·Liaise with external accountants and ensure any deadlines are met.

·Ensure any excess service charges are issued to the tenants and clients.

• To analyse the expenditure for miscoding
• To calculate any accruals and prepayments that may be needed

·Ensure timely approval and filing at Companies House where applicable.

·Liaise with Commercial Property Managers to ensure budgets for commercial properties are prepared, approved and issued to tenants in accordance with the RICS Code.

·Ensure accurate expenditure figures are provided for the estimated year to date alongside the budgets as a comparison tool.

·Ensure correct apportionment of budget charges in accordance with the leases.

·Provide support for the property managers and clients

·To analyse the expenditure for miscoding.

·Once approved to upload on to Tramps