Service Charge Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa.

📋 Description

• Execute monthly bank reconciliations and address any discrepancies.

• Oversee service charges, reserves, and client account balances.

• Manage cash flow and working capital needs effectively.

• Assess income and expenditure entries for precision and compliance with lease agreements.

• Uphold precise accounting records along with comprehensive audit trails.

• Compile financial data for monthly and quarterly reports for clients.

• Create reports comparing budgeted figures to actual results, including variance analysis.

• Assist Senior Client Accountants with data validation and inquiries related to reporting.

• Generate precise service charge demands that align with budgets and lease stipulations.

• Aid in the annual budget preparation by analyzing historical expenditures and projecting future costs.

• Maintain audit trails for any amendments made to budgets.

• Ensure that approved budgets are entered accurately into systems.

• Prepare year-end audit packs to ETB standards.

• Coordinate with auditors and supply necessary documentation.

• Investigate and resolve any audit-related queries and discrepancies.

• Guarantee that year-end outputs are complete, precise, and submitted punctually.

• Collaborate closely with Senior Client Accountants, Property Managers, and General Managers.

• Provide financial insights, identify risks, and assist in operational decision-making.

• Work together with auditors, finance, and credit control teams to ensure financial integrity.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience.

• Experience in service charge or property management is highly preferred.

• Strong knowledge of reconciliation processes and financial controls.

• Proficient in Qube or similar accounting software.

• Advanced Excel skills are necessary.

• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.

• Strong analytical skills and ability to solve problems effectively.

• Proactive, responsible, and a team player.

• Confident in communicating with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

🏝️ Benefits

• UK working hours.

• UK public holidays.

• 25 days of annual leave.

• Fully remote position.