Housing Service Charge Accountant - Lead & Improve Finances

Niyaa People; Watford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established housing organisation in Watford is seeking a Service Charge Accountant to oversee the service charge function across a diverse housing portfolio. This role involves managing service charge processes, ensuring compliance with legislation, and leading a team. Candidates should have significant experience in service charge management and a strong knowledge of service charge legislation. The role offers a collaborative environment where your work supports transparency and customer value.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Opportunity to improve service charge processes

Qualifications

• Significant experience in service charge management within the housing sector.
• Strong knowledge of service charge legislation and Registered Social Landlord income processes.
• Proven experience delivering service charge estimates and statements of actual costs.

Responsibilities

• Managing the service charge setting and accounting process across properties.
• Producing accurate and timely service charge estimates and year-end statements.
• Managing and supporting a Service Charge Officer.

Skills

Service charge management

Numeracy and analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Education

Part‑qualified professional accountant

Tools

OpenAccounts

Orchard housing systems

Job description

A well-established housing organisation in Watford is seeking a Service Charge Accountant to oversee the service charge function across a diverse housing portfolio. This role involves managing service charge processes, ensuring compliance with legislation, and leading a team. Candidates should have significant experience in service charge management and a strong knowledge of service charge legislation. The role offers a collaborative environment where your work supports transparency and customer value.