Assistant Service Charge – Client Accountant

Nixon Caunce Associates; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading property organisation in Manchester seeks an Assistant Service Charge – Client Accountant. This role offers hybrid working and aims to develop your career in a supportive team. You'll manage service charge accounting, billing, and financial reporting, requiring strong Excel skills and previous property experience. Ideal for proactive candidates looking for growth opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Career Growth Opportunities

Supportive Team Environment

Competitive Salary

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a similar role in property is desirable.
• Able to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• A team player.

Responsibilities

• Updating and maintaining property, lease, and occupier’s data in Property Management Systems.
• Billing of service charges, rents, voids, recharges, credits, insurance charges.
• Producing, reconciling, analysing, and closing year-end service charges.
• Preparing and submitting financial reports as required.

Skills

Proactive & organised

Analytical & detail-oriented

Strong Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Assistant Service Charge – Client Accountant Benefits:

• Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 DOE
• Hybrid Working: 2‑3 days WFH
• Opportunities for Career Growth in the Property Sector
• Supportive & Friendly Team Environment
• Exposure to a Fast‑Paced & Evolving Industry

Role Overview

NC Associates are working with a market‑leading property organisation based in Manchester who are looking to recruit an Assistant Service Charge – Client Accountant to help support the service charge accounting team with all aspects of service charge accounting within various property portfolios. The company has grown considerably over the past two years and for the right individual can offer long‑term development within service charge / client accounting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Updating & maintaining property, lease & occupier’s data in Property Management Systems; preparation of completion statements, rent review & interest calculations.
• Billing of service charges, rents, voids, recharges, credits, insurance charges to tenants / occupiers or clients.
• Handling onboarding and off‑boarding or handovers of any new or outgoing instructions to relevant external parties.
• Producing, reconciling, analysing, apportioning and closing year‑end service charges in accordance with RICS guidelines.
• Preparing service charge cash reconciliations on an annual basis, reporting & investigating any outstanding issues.
• Assisting the surveying team with service charge budgeting.
• Reconciling monthly client & tenant deposit bank accounts, addressing any outstanding positions & backlogs.
• Preparing and submitting financial reporting, owner statements, VAT reports, cash‑flows, net operating income and other reports as required by the client.
• Providing client accounting leadership for all properties and portfolios under management, supporting asset management strategies, funding positions and client objectives in accordance with the PMA and other guidelines.
• Monitoring statutory and internal compliance, including meeting company policies and procedures, RICS and ISO standards and any statutory timelines and escalation requirements.

Essential Experience Required

• Previous experience working within a similar role in property is desirable.
• Proactive & organised – able to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Analytical & detail‑oriented – strong problem‑solving skills.
• Personable & easy‑going – a team player with excellent communication skills.
• Strong Excel skills.

What’s in It for you as an Assistant Service Charge – Client Accountant?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to develop within the property sector. You’ll gain valuable experience while working in a supportive and collaborative team with hybrid working options and a great salary.

Interested? Send your CV to Wayne Caunce at NC Associates at [e-mail] or call 07879626501

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