Client Accountant - London, United Kingdom - Principia Estate and Asset Management

Principia Estate and Asset Management

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London, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Title:
Client Accountant - Entry Level

Location:
Chelsea

Salary:
£28,000.00 Per Annum, Entry Level (+ Study Support)

Job Type:
Permanent, full time

The Company:

Our staff are the key to our success. And that is why we seek talented and ambitious property professionals to join our growing team.

In return we provide our staff with a rewarding career, an excellent remuneration package, support in gaining industry qualifications and working environment that is second to none.

The Role:

Principia Estate & Asset Management is a well-established independent Block Management Property company in Chelsea looking for an experienced client accountant to join their ambitious team.

Working from our very friendly Chelsea office, as part of the property management accounts department, you will maintain and manage the accounts of a selection of clients from our broad and diverse portfolio.

The role comes with flexible hours and working from home two days a week, on successful completion of the initial probation period.

Study support is included as part of the remuneration package.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Preparation of annual service charge audit packs for designated portfolio
Investigate and resolve internal queries for preparation of audit packs
Liaise with external auditors and agree draft accounts for review
Post year end journals and reconcile final accounts to Qube PM software
Raise year end balancing adjustments and issue to leaseholders
Issue section 20B notices when required
Prepare year end budget versus actual report for the property manager
Preparation of statutory accounts for accountant review
Timely preparation of monthly / quarterly management accounts, if required by client
Regular liaison with property managers to review budgets and assist with project analysis
Liaise with clients on financial matters as requested, delivering a high level of service
Raise periodic service charge demands in line with new budgets as well as interim/additional demands when required
Analytical review of Income, Expenditure and Cashflow
Assist property managers with queries on financial matters
Attend client meetings / AGM's with to assist on financial matters, where requested
Perform reconciliation for major / minor works as required
Assist external accountants with corporation tax and trust tax returns
Assist with adhoc tasks as requested by Group Accountant & Group Financial Controller
Full training and mentorship will be provided for all of the above tasks

Requirements:

This is an entry level client accountant position and therefore more suitable for accounts assistants looking to take the next step in their career
Applicants must have at least 2 years' worth of experience in an accounting role within an established residential/commercial property or lettings management company
A knowledge of service charge accounts and yearend procedures would be advantageous
The applicant will be attentive and driven to maintain the level of detail already delivered by the company, as well as having strong communication skills and computer competencies
A knowledge of Qube PM software is desirable, however, knowledge of a major property management software would be of benefit

Benefits (following completion of probation period):