Service Charge Accountant

A well-established property management business is looking to appoint a Service Charge Accountant/Client Accountant to join its finance team at its Borehamwood head office.

This is a varied, hands-on role for someone with experience in service charge accounting who enjoys taking ownership of a portfolio, producing accurate reporting and working closely with both operational teams and clients.

You will be responsible for the timely preparation of service charge accounts and monthly financial reporting, ensuring all work is completed accurately and in line with relevant industry guidance.

Key responsibilities will include

Preparing service charge accounts to a high standard and within agreed deadlines

Reviewing financial transactions and resolving balance-sheet anomalies

Managing accruals, prepayments and monthly reconciliations

Producing monthly reporting, income statements, energy reconciliations and cashflow information

Analysing service charge variances and supporting budgeting and forecasting activity

Ensuring void units are billed accurately and reflected correctly within the accounts

Reconciling information from incoming and outgoing managing agents, highlighting any gaps or risks

Supporting the Section 20b process and ensuring appropriate handling of client money

Preparing dormant company accounts and Trust Tax returns where required

Liaising with property managers, customers, auditors and internal stakeholders to gather information and finalise accounts

Providing clear financial insight and communicating risks or issues effectively

Managing and supporting direct reports, providing direction and oversight across the team

About you You will have previous experience working within a property management, residential management, real estate or service charge accounting environment.

You will bring

At least two years’ experience in a finance-based, service charge role

Strong experience of accruals-based accounting and monthly reporting

Good Excel skills, including formulas, VLOOKUPs and pivot tables

The ability to analyse financial information, identify discrepancies and resolve issues independently

A proactive, solutions-focused approach with excellent attention to detail

Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with stakeholders at all levels

Previous experience using MRI Qube would be advantageous

Studying towards ACCA, CIMA or another accounting qualification would be beneficial

This would suit an organised and commercially aware finance professional looking to develop their service charge knowledge in a role with genuine ownership, stakeholder exposure and line-management responsibility.