Service Charge Accountant

Our client is recruiting for a Service Charge Accountant to join their business in Birmingham. The role is remote with occasional office travel, and is paying between £40-45k.

What you'll do

Lead the rent and service charge cycle across a large portfolio of properties, acting as the subject matter expert and central point of coordination.

Work closely with Housing, Finance and operational teams to ensure clear communication and accountability throughout the service charge process.

Manage annual service charge budgets, preparing reconciliations, accruals and year-end accounts with precision and attention to detail.

Ensure accurate charging, billing and reporting by establishing robust processes, controls and approvals that promote transparency.

Improve cost coding, data quality and audit trails to strengthen governance and facilitate effective audits.

Support audits, reviews and year-end assurance activities by delivering information that stakeholders trust for its accuracy and strong evidence base.

Drive continuous process improvements that enhance structure, ownership and repeatability within the rent and service charge function.

Build strong relationships with internal teams to foster collaboration and ensure successful outcomes.

What you bring

Demonstrated knowledge and experience of service charges within property finance or housing finance environments is essential for success in this role.

Strong background in budgeting processes, reconciliations and cost recoverability ensures accurate financial management across portfolios.

Experience collaborating with operational teams as well as finance professionals and auditors supports effective cross-functional communication.

Advanced Excel skills combined with data analysis capabilities enable you to produce detailed reports that inform decision-making.

Accounting qualification (part-qualified or qualified by experience such as AAT) provides a solid foundation for handling complex financial tasks.

Familiarity with property management principles enhances your ability to interpret agreements accurately.

Excellent interpersonal skills allow you to build dependable relationships across departments while promoting collaborative problem-solving.

Commitment to continuous improvement drives your approach towards strengthening governance structures within the rent/service charge function.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates