Service Charge Accountant - Progressive Employee Owned Business - Up to £40k plus bonus DOE

Feeling like you've hit a ceiling? Ready to be recognised for the difference you make and move up the ladder?

Join an established, ambitious, progressive, Employee Owned Property Company where your contribution doesn't disappear into layers of management.

As part of an Employee Ownership Trust, you'll be working closely with the Senior Stakeholders, having the opportunity to influence decisions, shape the future of the finance department and share in the success you help create. You'll enjoy the close knit culture with the agility of an SME, while benefiting from the stability of a well established organisation.

Service Charge Accountant - £35,000 - £40,000 (DOE) plus tax free bonus - Southend

Are you an experienced Service Charge Accountant looking for your next opportunity?

Do you enjoy managing your own portfolio?

We're delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established (1997) and highly respected property business with an outstanding reputation for delivering exceptional service.

Sociable, dedicated team, 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 an ever 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.

Why Join?

This is more than just another accounting role, it's an opportunity to become part of a business where your contribution is recognised and your future matters.

You'll benefit from:

• Working for a respected, established property business with an excellent reputation.
• The unique advantages of an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), where employees share in the company's success.
• A supportive, friendly, and collaborative working environment.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• A varied role with autonomy and responsibility from day one.

Package:

• £35,000 - £40,000 per annum salary
• Tax free bonus which has been consistently paid out
• Office based role (Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm)
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays which increases with years of employment.
• Regular social events
• Parking onsite - in heart of Southend
• Auto-enrolment pension

If you're an experienced Service Charge Accountant looking to join a business that values its people as much as its clients, we'd love to hear from you.