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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