Job Title: Service Charge Accountant
Location: Poole - Hybrid 2 days from home
Brand: Glide
Salary: Competitive Salary Package
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
About Glide:
Glide, a new type of property management partner, here to ensure residential block management is stress-free, whether you're a leaseholder or a block owner. As part of LRG, we cover every corner of the UK with our group of brands, but that doesn't mean we're a faceless agency with a different contact every time you reach out. In fact, it's precisely the opposite; we're friendly, helpful and, most importantly, we know your home inside out, just like you do.
Job Summary and key responsibilities
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
Superb customer service skills to clients and internal property management team via written and verbal communication
Ensuring all deadlines are adhered to
Ability to work under pressure and identify key priorities
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
Access to a diverse portfolio of properties
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 or 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’s or candidate referral from Recruitment agencies, and any such submissions will not be considered.