Service Charge Accountant
  • England,East of England,Hertfordshire
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • Salary negotiable
Job Description:
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 Role
As 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.

What You’ll Need to Succeed
*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.

What You Need to Do NowIf you’re ready to takethe next step in your career, I’d love to hear from you.Contact Luke Grant-Maw for more information or to apply.
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Job number 3403567

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