Head of Property Management Accounts Job in Southend-On-Sea, Essex

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Head of Property Management Accounts Job in Southend-On-Sea, Essex

Job Description
Our client based in Southend is looking to recruit a Head of Property Management Accounts on a permanent basis to manage the residential property management accounting team. This includes accounts payable, accounts receivable, client accounting, service charge accounting and client reporting. The ideal candidate for this role will have experience of Property Management systems, a strong analytical Accounting background, meticulous attention to detail and excellent team leadership skills.

Responsibilities will include:

Ensure that compliance is maintained at all time in accordance with RICS Clients Monies and RICS Professional Statement, including Service Charges in Residential Property
Evaluate and improve processes within the property management accounting teams
Direct a team of around 35 Accounts staff via 4 team leaders, both remotely and on-site, including service charge accountants, client accountants and operational staff to ensure maximum efficiency and first-class service to both internal and external clients / stakeholders, including restructure and resource
Ensure that employees work productively and develop professionally
Complete Performance Reviews to identify specific training requirements, future development and progression planning
Approval and monitoring of in-house HR systems for direct reports
Support the wider division with training and development regarding accounting disciplines to ensure all staff remain up to date and compliant with procedures, whilst assisting with Divisional projects and focus groups when required
Be the residential accounts lead on pitches to clients on new business, preparing detailed, knowledgeable responses for the RFP and representing the company in presentations
Work collaboratively with commercial property management accounts to ensure that a consistent approach is delivered regarding the wider division's objectives and goals
Directly manage the PRS portfolio and deliver all key financial reporting to clients on a monthly/quarterly basis
Review monthly bank reconciliations, rent collection statistics and service charge completion statistics Essential requirements for this role:-

Substantial accounting/systems experience
High level of professionalism with the ability to inspire employees
Strong written and oral communication/interpersonal skills
Portray confidence and enthusiasm, organised and conspicuously reliable
Strong and influential leadership skills that follow a 'can-do' approach
Meticulous attention to detail, high level of accuracy and numeracy
Strong analytical skills with extensive multi-disciplinary systems knowledge
Team player and leader, with experience in managing projects and delivering to deadlines
Ability to work under pressure, efficiently and in a timely manner together with excellent decision making capabilitiesIn return for your experience and hard work, our client is offering a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, support with Accounts qualifications and pension. The working hours for this role are 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Southend-On-Sea, Essex
Category: Accounting/Financial/Insurance
City: Southend-on-Sea
County: Essex
Country: United Kingdom
Salary: £55000 – £60000/annum + Great Benefits
Benefits: Great Benefits