Entry-Level Service Charge Accountant - Property Management

FirstPort Limited; New Milton; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Discounts on gym membership

Job summary

FirstPort Limited is seeking an entry-level Service Charge Accountant to join our finance team in New Milton. You will assist with budgeting, reconciliation and reporting for service charge accounts across residential properties, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates will have basic accounting knowledge, strong attention to detail, good Excel skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. AAT is welcome but not required, and training is provided.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Excel; knowledge of accounting software is a plus.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and maintaining service charge cost estimates.
• Manage a portfolio of service charge accounts with accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and review financial statements for homeowners.
• Deliver to department metrics and support the wider team.
• Liaise with auditors and external accountants.

Skills

Basic accounting principles

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

AAT (nice to have)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

FirstPort Limited is seeking an entry-level Service Charge Accountant to join our finance team in New Milton. You will assist with budgeting, reconciliation and reporting for service charge accounts across residential properties, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates will have basic accounting knowledge, strong attention to detail, good Excel skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. AAT is welcome but not required, and training is provided.