Leasehold Accounts Officer
Leasehold Accounts Officer
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Job Description
We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Tower Hamlets to assist with the appointment of a Leasehold Accounts Officer on a 6month contract likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: 22.85 30.29 per hour
Summary:
The Leasehold Accounts Officer will be responsible for managing a portfolio of leasehold accounts proactively recovering service and major works charges from current and former leaseholders and ensuring account accuracy. The role also includes liaising with mortgage lenders providing expert advice to leaseholders attending court when necessary and contributing to ongoing service improvements within the Leasehold Services team.
Responsibilities:
- Maximise revenue collection and minimise arrears by managing a portfolio of leasehold accounts.
- Take prompt action on arrears including initiating legal proceedings and liaising with mortgage lenders.
- Analyse payments reconcile accounts and ensure invoice accuracy using housing management systems.
- Respond to enquiries from leaseholders solicitors benefits agencies and other departments promptly.
- Promote available payment methods and advise leaseholders on managing arrears and welfare entitlements.
- Prepare and submit applications to the County Court and attend hearings when necessary.
- Process discounts promotions and writeoffs for major works and other charges.
Qualification:
- A good standard of education at least 5 GCSEs (grade A C)
Required Experience:
- Experience in a challenging collections environment.
- Experience in County Court proceedings including applications and representation.
Please note:
- You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
- You should have right to work in U.K
- This role requires a Basic DBS
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary though assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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Employment Type
Full Time
