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Posted 4 days ago
Senior Service Charge Accountant - Key Client Team
Residential Management Group (RMG)
📍 , England, United Kingdom
Accountancy and FinanceRemoteFull-time
Job description
<div class="earcu_posdescriptionContainer"><div class="earcu_posdescription"><div class="earcu_posdescriptionnote"><p><span data-contrast="auto">Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for service charge accounting and technical reconciliations? Join our Property Finance team at RMG as a </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Senior Service Charge Accountant</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> and play a key role in supporting operational teams across the region in our Key client team.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Where will I be working?</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">This is a remote role out based out of our offices in Hoddesdon (EN11 0DR) </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What you'll be doing:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Preparing annual service charge accounts in line with the lease and liaising with operational teams and external accountants.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Calculating voids on semi-complete developments and VAT liabilities on mixed use VAT-elected sites.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Managing RTM financial handovers and reconciling financial positions on appointment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Supporting sites impacted by cladding or BSA with financial reconciliations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Providing day-to-day finance support over the full financial cycle, including budgets and Invoice issuance, for a portfolio of developments across the region.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Regular periodic reporting to internal and external stakeholders</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What we're looking for:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Prior experience in service charge accounts or financials for large, complex developments – with schedules of 15 or more. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach with experience of leading meetings with external stakeholders.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">High attention to detail with excellent time management and organisational skills.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Advanced proficiency Microsoft office products, particularly Microsoft Excel</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Studying towards a professional accountancy qualification (AAT/ACCA/CIMA).</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What does RMG have offer you?</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">You'll not only be joining a thriving market leader where you'll benefit from working alongside the best in the industry, you'll also receive a superb package of company benefits including:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">27 days holiday plus all Bank Holidays </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Free Healthcare cashback Plan (re-claiming for things like optical treatment (plus an optical discount voucher) and dental care, physiotherapy and GP Charges – plus more! (all to a generous fixed amount), plus 24/7 access to remote GP Services</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Sponsorship for study and professional qualifications (up to 4 study days)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Pension scheme (matched up to 7%) and Life assurance (4 x annual salary)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">As part of Places for People Group (RMG's parent company), you will have access to Our Place Rewards, where you can choose from a huge range of shopping discounts, instore vouchers and reloadable e-cards, earn cashback on on-line purchases and take advantage of many exclusive offers!</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></div></div><div class="earcu_posdescription"><div class="earcu_posdescriptionnote"><p><strong>What's next?</strong></p>
<p>If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.</p>
<p>As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all.</p>
<p>We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.</p>
<p>If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on <a href="mailto:skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk">skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk</a>.</p>
<p><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW189382855 BCX8">W<strong>e understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We </strong></span><strong><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW189382855 BCX8">can't</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW189382855 BCX8"> promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours. </span></strong></p>
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<p>If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls </p></div></div><div class="earcu_posdescription"><div class="earcu_posdescriptionnote"><p><strong>Safeguarding </strong></p>
<p>At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. </p>
<p>We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. </p>
<p>By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities</p>
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Benefits
27 days holiday