Client Accountant - Global Commercial Real Estate

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Update day: 11-06-2024

Location: Edinburgh Scotland

Category: Real Estate

Industry: Human Resources Staffing

Job type: Permanent

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  • Client Accountant for Commercial Real Estate Business
  • Permanent, full time, Edinburgh based

About Our Client

One of the world’s fastest-growing commercial real estate firms.

Job Description

  • To ensure the maintenance of lease details on the database is performed in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Maintain and update property service charge year end and budget information on the database.
  • Working with your internal stakeholders, monitor budget to actual and actively manage shortfalls in the service charge account and escalating as appropriate any exceptions.
  • Client void management to ensure cashflow is maintained.
  • Carry out quarterly reviews of the service charge account with surveyor/facilities manager
  • Complete REM elements of the Service Charge Year End workflow, working closely with surveyors and AY appointed accountants, including cash reconciliation.
  • Produce monthly/quarterly client reporting in agreed formats in a timely and accurate manner. This will include production of Client and VAT reports, bank reconciliations, arrears report and any other bespoke reporting that has been agreed. This is to be reviewed by line manager or Senior Client Accountant before submission.
  • Ensure all rents and insurance are paid over to client in a timely manner paying attention to any Duty of Care arrangements and the Non-Resident Landlord Scheme.
  • Ensure settlement of VAT in a timely manner
  • Attend finance/accounts meetings both on and off site with your line manager.
  • Responsible for raising ad hoc and one-off charges for the recovery of costs as appropriate.
  • Responsible for the timely recovery of utility costs and complete full reconciliations of the utility recharge account.
  • Liaise with credit control/supervisor to assist in the recovery of all charges
  • Production of all bank reconciliations for review and ensure any reconciling items are cleared monthly
  • Liaise with cashiers to resolve queries.
  • Assist REM helpdesk with any queries that may arise
  • Responsible for the mobilisation and demobilisation of instructions working with appropriate stakeholders.
  • Ensure all KPI’s and delivery deadlines are met.
  • Management of insufficient cash positions.

The Successful Applicant

  • Experience of working in a property accounting environment.
  • Knowledge of basic accounting principles for example double entry, accruals and prepayments.
  • Experience of working in a busy fast paced finance function.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and contribute in a positive manner to the overall performance of the team.
  • Ability to manage and prioritize accordingly, and deal with high volumes of work.
  • Flexibility and commitment to completing the task in hand.
  • Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
  • Attention to detail skills to submit reports and reconciliations for review.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work with a variety of stakeholders.
  • Advanced Microsoft knowledge
  • Positive attitude
  • Self-motivated to maintain output and able to work from home at times

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary & benefits
  • Permanent Opportunity
Contact
Maggie Richmond
Quote job ref
JN-072021-2941331
Phone number
+44 131 243 2903
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Deadline: 26-07-2024

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