Service Charge Bookkeeper Enfield - Hertfordshire Borders - location isn't exact - happy to disclose to anyone who calls me who is genuinely interested in the role Full-time or Part-time (Min of 4 full days, or less than full time hours but over 5 days) Free yearly eye tests Paid sick leave 25 days Holiday plus Bank holidays Salary £36,000 p.a. plus 2x discretionary bonuses paid in July & December
The ideal candidate will be happy to work fully office based. They do have some staff who work part of the week from home. They are happy to discuss hybrid working after probation.
Fantastic family friendly North London/Hertfordshire based company are looking to recruit an experienced Service Charge Bookkeeper to join their team. This really is a lovely place to work, all staff have a very good relationship and the company offers a happy and supportive working environment. Personality match for the team is very important to the company.
This role is essentially managing the accounts for your own portfolio of blocks/properties, which includes:
Setting the yearly service charge budget for each block with assistance from the Property Managers
Maintain income and expenditure ledger
Dealing with leaseholders queries relating to the accounts & service charges
Ensure all cheques received from lessees are promptly paid in on the due dates
Carry out monthly bank reconciliations against the bank statements
Dealing with annual accounts at year end, producing a balance sheet, complete accounts to trial balance
Paying invoices relating to the works carried out on each block
Check for arrears owing from leaseholders/tenants and pursue chasing or recovery action
Generally, carry out or assist with general office duties as directed or appropriate
Other Bookkeeping related duties as and when required
The company uses Blocks Online for all data entry and ledger sheets, there is also use of Excel for ad hoc statements/spreadsheets. Training will be given on how to use Blocks Online.
The ideal Service Charge Bookkeeper:
AAT Qualified to level 3 (desired, not essential) or qualified by experience
Have worked in the Property Management Industry, dealing with the accounts for Service Charge Budgets - desired but not essential
Experience in completing accounts to trial balance - essential
A solid work history which shows longevity with previous companies - essential
Resides in Hertfordshire or North London
Happy to work in an office environment
Good level of Excel experience, knowledge and use of formulas is essential
Location on the ad is not exact, please contact me for full details and for exact location disclosure, which will be provided once a genuine interest and suitability for the role is established!