Service Charge Accountant

Service Charge Accountant

The role Our client, a well-established property management company, is looking for a Service Charge Accountant to look after the service charge accounts across its managed portfolio. You'll own the full cycle, from budgets and expenditure monitoring through to reconciliations and year-end accounts. You'll work closely with property managers, clients and contractors to keep financial control clear and transparent.

Key responsibilities

Prepare and manage service charge budgets and forecasts across a mixed portfolio

Produce regular financial reports and reconciliations

Prepare year-end service charge accounts and supporting schedules

Post and monitor service charge income and expenditure, making sure invoicing and recovery are on time

Reconcile supplier invoices and process creditor payments

Investigate and resolve differences between budgeted and actual spend

Act as the go-to contact for property managers, clients, contractors and suppliers on charges and queries

Keep accurate records and supporting documents to audit standard

Support audit preparation and respond to auditor queries

Help improve processes to strengthen financial controls and efficiency

What you'll bring

Proven experience in service charge accounting or property management finance

Strong grasp of accounting principles, reconciliations and budgeting

Confident with accounting software and Excel, and able to produce clear financial reports

Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy

Strong communication skills, comfortable with internal teams, clients and suppliers

Well organised, able to manage multiple accounts and deadlines

Desirable

AAT, or part-qualified or qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA

Experience with property management or service charge systems

The environment You'll join a collaborative property management team that holds itself to high standards of financial administration. You'll work closely with property managers and external contractors to make sure service charge funds are accurately recovered and reported.

This is an office based role.