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Service Charge Accountant

Job Description - Service Charge Accountant

Service Charge Accountant
Location: Sutton Coldfield, On-site, full-time (5 days per week)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

We’re working with a fast-paced, commercially driven organisation seeking an experienced Service Charge Accountant to take full ownership of a complex property portfolio.
This role requires someone with a deep understanding of service charge accounting, capable of navigating high volumes, complex leases, and detailed reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare, review, and finalise complex service charge accounts in line with lease terms and relevant legislation (e.g., Landlord and Tenant Act, RICS)
  • Oversee year-end service charge reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and transparency across multi-site portfolios
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders (property, facilities, and finance teams) to collate, analyse, and present financial data
  • Lead on the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis relating to service charges
  • Ensure compliance with statutory obligations and industry standards, particularly around audit and year-end procedures
  • Manage tenant queries and disputes in a professional and solution-focused manner
  • Continuously improve internal processes to streamline service charge workflows and reporting
  • Work closely with external auditors and property managers to ensure timely submission and approval of accounts
Requirements:
  • Proven experience preparing and managing service charge accounts
  • Strong understanding of lease obligations, apportionment methods, and relevant regulatory standards
  • Currently studying towards ACCA or CIMA (PQ / Finalist / Qual)
  • Excellent Excel and systems skills – confident working with large data sets
  • Clear communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
  • Highly organised, with the ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities
  • Must be UK-based with full right to work
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