Accountant responsible for the accounting of PE and RE funds in a diversified investment portfolio. Managing books and records, reporting, and client inquiries at a Zurich - based consultancy.
About the role
- Service Charge Leasehold Accountant responsible for service charge budgets and financial analysis for a housing provider. Engage with leaseholders and auditors to ensure compliance and accurate records.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and manage annual service charge budgets and actuals for leasehold schemes
- Provide financial analysis and reporting to support decision-making within the leasehold team.
- Reconcile service charge accounts and ensure timely issuance of year-end statements to leaseholders.
- Monitor income and expenditure across leasehold accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
- Respond to leaseholder queries regarding service charges and financial matters in a professional and timely manner.
- Collaborate with colleagues across departments to ensure alignment of financial and operational data.
- Support the development and implementation of financial systems and processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Liaise with auditors to support the preparation of service charge accounts and ensure compliance with relevant legislation (e.g., Landlord and Tenant Act 1985).
- Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with internal controls and external regulations.
Requirements
- Part or fully qualified accountant (e.g., AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or working towards).
- Proven and recent experience in leasehold or property accounting, ideally within housing or property management.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to confidently explain complex information clearly, logically and concisely.
- Familiarity with housing management systems & finance systems (e.g., MRI, Open Housing, Open Accounts) and reporting requirements.
- Up-to-date understanding of the social housing sector and Regulator of Social Housing Rent Standard.
- Right to Work in the UK - visa sponsorship is not available.
- A standard DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check will be required for the successful candidate as part of the pre-employment process - Criminal Conviction Checks
- ***All colleagues are expected to demonstrate The Incommunities Way in everything they do: making things easy, doing what we say we’ll do, and showing that we care. It starts with me.***
Benefits
- Salary from £37,125 up-to £40,580 per year depending on experience
- Social Housing Pension Scheme with up-to 10% employer contribution
- 28 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays
- Option to buy and sell annual leave
- Training, development, and qualification opportunities
- Our Hub: our wellbeing and benefits site, with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers)
- Corporate health scheme membership
- Hybrid working with free parking onsite
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Local gym membership discounts.
- A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support
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