Assistant Service Charge Accountant

Robertson Bell Ltd ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £31,000 per annum

Overview

Are you looking for a way to kickstart your Finance career and start studying for your accountancy qualifications? Do you want to use your analytical skills to make sense of complex data? Do you want to join a modern, lively organisation in London? My client is an impressive Housing provider that has seen significant projects come to fruition over recent years. With a growing number of tenants, providing accurate data surrounding Service Charges is increasingly important, and this role will be fundamental in supporting that function. As the Assistant Service Charge Accountant, You will report to the Service Charge Accounting Manager. The role involves: Taking complex raw data and manipulating it to create meaningful, useful information regarding service charges Responding to internal queries and requests for information, using your analysis of financial information to allow tenants to be kept well informed of their position surrounding service charges Assisting with service charge accounting by creating estimates, actuals and variance analysis Reconciling accounts and the balance sheet to keep an accurate reflection of the state of the organisation's service charge position Providing core accounting functions such as posting journals, prepayments and accruals, and general ledger maintenance, gradually taking on more and more responsibility as time goes on to grow in your finance career. This is a truly excellent opportunity for growth and the successful candidate will be someone enthusiastic, eager to learn, with a great attitude to working on their own development. The role would suit a number of profiles, including someone with Service Charge experience looking to make the move into Finance, or someone already working in Finance providing meaningful analysis on complex datasets who wants to continue working with advanced analytics and accounting skills. There is a study support package on offer, modern and attractive working facilities, and a team of mentors who can help you grow rapidly in your career. To be considered you should be either: Familiar working with Service Charges, and be looking to take this understanding and apply it to Finance, OR A strong data analyst familiar with complex reconciliations and transforming data looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to work in a specialist area of Housing finance. Graduates of Accountancy and Finance who have started their career in such a role as above are likely to fare well in their applications. For those looking to take advantage of a study support package and gain an accountancy qualification, this should stand out as an excellent opportunity - apply now