Client Accountant

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management consultancy is seeking a Service Charge Accountant to manage the end-to-end accounting process for commercial assets. You will prepare accounts, oversee budgets, and provide clear financial reporting. Candidates should have a strong service charge accounting background and experience with property management systems like QUBE or Yardi. This is a 12-month fixed term contract based in London.

Qualifications

• Strong background in service charge accounting within commercial real estate.
• Experience using property management/accounting systems such as QUBE or Yardi.
• Excellent technical accounting skills, particularly reconciliations and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and reconcile service charge accounts in line with industry standards.
• Lead on annual service charge budgets and contribute to forecasting.
• Provide accurate financial reporting to landlords and asset managers.

Skills

Service charge accounting

Strong communication

Variance analysis

Tools

QUBE

Yardi

Job description

Cobalt are working with a leading property management business to hire a Service Charge Accountant on a 12-month fixed term contract. This role will see you managing the end-to-end service charge accounting process for a portfolio of commercial assets, working in close partnership with property managers, asset managers, and facilities teams.

It is an excellent opportunity to join a people-driven and forward-looking organisation, where you will gain hands-on exposure to multi-let offices, retail, and mixed-use schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and reconcile service charge accounts in line with industry standards and lease agreements
• Lead on annual service charge budgets and contribute to quarterly forecasting processes
• Provide accurate financial reporting, including variance analysis, to landlords, asset managers, and occupiers
• Work closely with Property Managers and Facilities teams to ensure accurate cost allocation and transparent reporting
• Liaise with auditors to ensure year-end accounts are delivered on time
• Identify and implement improvements in processes and reporting
• Ensure compliance with the RICS Service Charge Code and relevant legislation

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong background in service charge accounting within commercial real estate
• Solid understanding of service charge principles and statutory compliance requirements
• Experience using property management/accounting systems such as QUBE or Yardi
• Excellent technical accounting skills, particularly reconciliations and variance analysis
• Ability to prioritise and manage deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Confident communicator, with the ability to build relationships across property management and client teams