Property Accountant - Service Charge

Job Description
Role:
Service Charge Accountant
Job Sector:
Finance
Hours:
Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (35 hours per week)
As a Service Charge Accountant you will contribute to our vision of being the
leading
residential property manager by:
~ Delivering accurate financial statements and records to our customers
This role reports to the Service Charge Accounting Team Leader
You are a currently studying towards a professional accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA or CIMA) and have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in an accounting environment and are looking for the next step in your career.
Your ideal role is one where you can utilise your accounting knowledge and your high attention to detail. You will use your strong communication skills to see and challenge information, ensuring a smooth accounting process for your team.
Deliver year end accounts to residents in a timely fashion
Carry out the necessary transactions to ensure a smooth accounting process for accounts
Resolve issues on accounts and ensure a quality service is provided to customers/ clients
Liaise effectively with auditors to deliver a smooth audit process and provide the best possible outcome for our customers and our clients
Adopt a proactive approach at all times to audit and accounts, liaising with analysts/ managers on areas of concern
Take full responsibility of your own development and contribute positively and effectively to the team through creative ideas, tested processes or feedback from colleagues/ external parties.
FirstPort is the UK’s leading property management company, caring for our customers’ homes across England, Wales and Scotland. FirstPort is a member of the Association of Residential Managing Agents (ARMA), the Association of Retirement Housing Managers (ARHM), and Property Managers Association Scotland (PMAS). By joining us, you will work with industry professionals who are committed to providing the highest levels of customer service, as well as ensuring we put our people first.
The benefits of working with us can include free parking, free fruit, discounted gym membership, a true work-life balance and the opportunity of growth and progression. In addition to the core benefits, we also offer a range of exclusive discounts on extra benefits to help you and your family make the most of your money, safeguard your future and look after your health.
We’re committed to promoting diversity at FirstPort and recruit on merit. If you meet the criteria for the role, we’ll be in touch to arrange a short telephone interview and our shortlist of candidates will be invited to attend interviews with the hiring manager.