Head of Finance (Service Charge)

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property developer is seeking a Head of Finance (Service Charge) for their Chelmsford location. This role will involve overseeing service charge accounting, managing a finance team, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Candidates should have a strong finance background, proven leadership skills, and expertise in service charge accounting. An attractive salary and benefits package is offered, including private medical coverage and gym discounts.

Benefits

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical, life assurance, and critical illness cover

Company pension with matching contributions

Gym and retail discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Strong finance background with leadership experience required.
• Deep understanding of service charge accounting and block management necessary.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee service charge and rent accounting across varied portfolio.
• Build annual budgets and manage reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP, VAT, and tax regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Service Charge Accounting

Excel

Financial Analysis

Property Finance

Tools

Bluebox

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Head of Finance (Service Charge) – Debden, Essex

Up to £80,000 | Mon–Fri, 9am–5:30pm (early Friday finish)

We're working with one of London’s leading privately-owned property developers, known for their high-quality residential, commercial, and mixed-use schemes across London and the Midlands.

They’re looking for a finance professional with strong service charge experience to lead the accounts function across their property management division. You'll manage a team and take ownership of rent and service charge accounting, compliance, and reporting. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone ready to step into a leadership role and really shape how service charge finance is delivered in a growing business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee service charge and rent accounting across a varied portfolio
• Take full responsibility for first-year service charge accounts on new/multi-phase developments
• Build annual budgets, manage reconciliations, and produce monthly financial reports
• Ensure full compliance with UK GAAP, VAT, and tax regulations
• Develop internal controls and improve finance processes
• Support and develop your team
• Be the go-to Excel expert for templates, models, and reporting tools
• Competitive salary + regular reviews
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private medical, life assurance, and critical illness cover
• Company pension with matching contributions
• Gym and retail discounts, Cycle to Work scheme
• Paid volunteering days and wellbeing support

What You’ll Need:

• Strong finance background with some leadership experience
• Deep understanding of service charge accounting and block management
• Advanced Excel skills (XLOOKUP, PivotTables, etc.)
• Confidence interpreting financial statements and explaining them clearly
• Property finance experience, ideally within residential leasehold
• Familiarity with Bluebox or similar property finance systems
• Experience with large or complex residential schemes

Interviews are currently underway so please apply at your earliest convenience to be considered.