Assistant Client Accountant-London

Ref: (Ref: A21O815 )
Salary: £ 30,000 - 35,000
Specialist Area: Property Accountant
Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

OUR CLIENT is a fast expanding commercial and residential property management company with a central London portfolio. They pride themselves on the service they offer their client who range from UK investment companies to high net worth individuals. They are now looking for an Assistant Client Accountant to join their vibrant and growing accounting team.

The Assistant Client Accountant will be responsible for:

• Working on a portfolio of commercial assets and residential blocks.
• Assisting in preparing service charge year-end accounts for submission to accountants. Collating documents for send-off to external auditors. Liaise with the auditors and property managers to check draft accounts before finalisation.
• Receipt incoming monies to correct leaseholder accounts.
• Monthly reconciliation of client bank accounts.
• Call and chase unpaid rents/service charges. Send out arrears letters and send to solicitors to recover if need be and liaise with solicitors to get the money collected. Report to clients on the unpaid rents where required.
• Dealing with commercial property deposits.
• Drawing up competition statements when a new lease is signed.
• Monthly client reporting/quarterly client reporting with possible rent transfers to clients.
• Dealing with queries from Tenants/Leaseholders, Suppliers, Clients and Accountants.
• Updating the system following lease renewals, expiries, etc.
• Assisting in preparing VAT returns.
• Send year-end accounts and balancing charges with cover letters to tenants/leaseholders
• Quarterly (and sometimes monthly) Variance Reports.

THE PERSON: To apply for this role, you will:

• Have a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience of working on your own portfolio of properties preparing service charge accounts.
• QUBE knowledge.
• Happy to work in the office 5 days a week for 6 months, then hybrid.

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