Service Charge Accountant

Are you an experienced Service Charge Accountant looking to join a growing property management business where you can take ownership, make an impact, and work closely with a friendly, collaborative team? If so, this could be the ideal next step for you.
My client is a boutique property management company. Due to continued growth, they are now looking for a confident and hands on Service Charge Accountant to join their finance function.
Your New RoleAs the Service Charge Accountant, you will manage the full service charge cycle across a diverse portfolio, working closely with Property Managers, Directors, and external stakeholders. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will have full responsibility for:

• Preparing annual service charge budgets for residential blocks and commercial properties.
• Producing year end service charge accounts and managing the audit process.
• Completing expenditure reconciliations, analysing variances, and advising on corrective actions.
• Managing reserve/sinking funds and supporting long term maintenance planning.
• Ensuring accurate allocation and apportionment of costs across residential and commercial tenants.
• Acting as a key point of contact for finance queries from residents, landlords, and internal teams.

• Previous experience in service charge accounting is essential.
• Strong understanding of service charge legislation and best practice.
• Excellent Excel skills
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly.
• Confident working independently in a small, fast paced environment with competing priorities.