Service Charge Accountant

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for a service charge professional looking to take ownership of a varied and hands-on accounting role within a supportive and high-performing business.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing income and expenditure reports and supporting documentation for external accountants.
• Liaising with external accountants to resolve queries and ensure accuracy.
• Taking ownership of year-end service charge accounts and ensuring timely completion.
• Assisting Property Managers with service charge budget reviews.
• Raising periodic service charge demands and ad-hoc recharges to tenants.
• Liaising with clients, tenants, suppliers, and other external parties to resolve queries.
• Assisting with annual audits.
• Supporting the collection of service charge arrears.
• Preparing client reports and bank reconciliations.
• Assisting with setting up new properties on systems and managing handovers.
• Supporting ad-hoc projects within the Accounts team.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working in Service Charge - Accounting (essential).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience using Qube MRI desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and support colleagues when required.

Salary:

- £35,000 – £45,000 per annum [DoE]

Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Supportive and professional working environment
• Opportunity to join a stable and reputable independent firm

If you have experience in service charge accounting and are looking for your next opportunity within a friendly and growing business, we’d love to hear from you. This role is available immediately, so please submit your CV and apply.