Service Charge Accountant

Peabody has an exciting opportunity and is looking for a Service Charge Accountant based in London. The successful applicant will join us on a full time, 6 month fixed-term contract and will receive £30,474 - £32,000 pro rata per annum.

When you join Peabody, you join an extensive and growing business. One with 27,000 homes, 70,000 residents and a 150-year history. As a major housing association we have outstanding challenges for people with talent and motivation. But we also have a strong commitment to the ideals of our philanthropist founder: George Peabody. That means you’ll have every chance to achieve – while making a difference.

Our principles are simple: we believe in helping people and communities to grow, in estates that are springboards – not safety nets. With operations in nearly every London borough and one of the sector’s largest community regeneration programmes, we’re always keen to meet talented people who support our ambitions.

We are currently recruiting for a Service Charge Accountant, to be responsible for the implementation, calculation, administration and reporting of timely and accurate service charges in line with statutory, legal contractual and policy requirement whilst dealing with any enquiries that may arise.

Knowledge, Skills and experience required by our ideal Service Charge Accountant:

- Sound knowledge of the calculation and notification of fixed and variable service charges.

- Sound knowledge and experience of the law and practical application in relation to fixed and variable service charges.

- Knowledge of accounting systems (preferably SUN) including the ability to interpret invoice and journal documentation.

- Experience in the administration of reserves (sinking funds) and depreciation.

- Proven ability to explain financial data to those not familiar with financial processes in both written and verbal context.

- High attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to work under pressure and meet targets and deadlines.

- Demonstrable high levels of customer service even in difficult and challenging circumstances.

- Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, at all levels.

- Experience of representing Landlords in relation to service charge disputes at the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal (LVT).

- Excellent IT skills including intermediate level computer literacy in Microsoft Office Word & Excel.

Qualifications required by our ideal Service Charge Accountant:

- Qualified/part qualified accountant or relevant practical experience

Closing date & time: 17/08/15

If you feel you have the skills and experience needed to become our Service Charge Accountant please click ‘Apply’ now.

Peabody is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

NO AGENCY INTEREST