Property
Our client, a global property group, is looking for a talented Service Charge Cash Analyst to join their London team. You will be a central point for service charge cash management and support operational and financial decision-making across the function. The successful candidate will have previously worked in a cash management position within the property industry and be comfortable working cross-functionally with finance, operations and property teams.
Description
The responsibilities of the Service Charge Cash Analyst include but are not limited to:
- Responsible for overall service charge cash integrity, collection, allocation and control of service charge funds.
- Allocate service charge cash accurately and resolve unallocated or mis-posted receipts.
- Perform numerous bank reconciliations and investigate variances ensuring compliance.
- Monitor cash position and ensure liquidity management by tracking cash balances against budgets.
- Identify surpluses and deficits early and flag to service charge accountants.
- Manage service charge payments and sweeps to prevent overdrawn accounts.
- Support credit control and provide accurate cash positions.
- Manage landlord loans, identifying and investigating any funding gaps.
- Ensure VAT cash settlement processes are correct.
Skills
The skills of the Service Charge Cash Analyst include but are not limited to:
- Previous experience working with UK accounting standards, property accounting and sector regulations.
- Good understanding of cash, AP and AR processes.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with the ability to work with large datasets.
- Advanced Excel skills and a good knowledge of Yardi/Dynamics 365.
- Demonstrable interest and capability in leveraging AI, technology and automation to improve processes.
- Proactive in problem solving and high attention to detail.
- Comfortable working cross-functionally with finance, property and operations teams.
Apply
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Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to those candidates whose experience matches the requirements of our client. We are sorry, but if you have not heard from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Walker Hamill has been a specialist finance and strategy recruiter for approaching 40 years. We have an extensive client group, including major multinational listed organisations, private equity backed businesses and privately owned companies. We recruit across all sectors and have particularly strong client relationships in technology, media, retail, pharma/biotech, property/real estate, leisure and business services. Headquartered in London, we have additional offices in continental Europe.