Service Charge Accountant

Our client is a well-established (1997) and highly respected property management business with an outstanding reputation for delivering exceptional service. As an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) business, every employee has a genuine stake in the company's success, creating a culture where people are invested in one another and rewarded for their contribution and drive.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation that values expertise, encourages development, and offers a varied, hands-on role with plenty of autonomy.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Service Charge Accountant, you'll take ownership of your own portfolio, ensuring service charge accounts are prepared accurately and delivered on time. You'll work closely with Property Managers, clients, tenants, and colleagues across the business, playing a key role in providing that exceptional service.

Your responsibilities will include:

* Managing a portfolio of service charge accounts from start to finish.

* Preparing annual service charge accounts in line with lease requirements and accounting standards.

* Reconciling service charge income and expenditure.

* Producing budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.

* Responding to client, leaseholder, and tenant queries.

* Building strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.

* Identifying opportunities to improve processes and support the continued success of the finance team.

You'll ideally have:

* Previous experience in Service Charge Accounting, including managing your own portfolio.

* A solid understanding of service charge accounting principles and lease obligations.

* Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.

* The ability to prioritise a varied workload and meet deadlines.

* Strong communication skills with a professional and customer-focused approach.

* A proactive attitude and a genuine desire to contribute to a successful team.

Interviews are ongoing so apply now
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed