Hybrid Assistant Service Charge Accountant / Accounts Manager

Block Recruit; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management firm in Portsmouth is seeking an Accounts Manager / Assistant Service Charge Accountant to join their supportive team. This role involves managing service charge accounting, preparing budgets, and liaising with clients and accountants. Ideal candidates will have experience in property accounts, but junior applicants are also welcome. The firm offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities for training and professional growth, as well as a hybrid work model with 1-2 days from home.

Benefits

Recognition for hard work

Support through further qualifications

Friendly office environment

Qualifications

• Experience in property accounts or service charge accounting preferred.
• Open to junior and assistant level applicants.
• Must live local to Portsmouth / Southsea.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end service charge accounting process.
• Assist with preparing service charge budgets.
• Liaise with external accountants as required.

Skills

Experience in property accounts

Teamwork

Customer service

Tools

Qube

Job description

Accounts Manager / Assistant Service Charge Accountant

Location : Portsmouth / Southsea

Salary : £30,000 – £35,000 DOE

Hybrid : 1–2 days working from home

Longstanding team members, a friendly supportive office, recognition for your hard work and support through further qualifications and training, what more could an Accounts professional ask for!

We’re currently recruiting for a small and well-established property management firm in Portsmouth who are looking for their next Accounts Manager / Assistant Service Charge Accountant. You'll be joining a close-knit, experienced team consisting of Property Managers, Support Staff, Accountants and Senior Management. The business takes pride in going the extra mile for their clients and leaseholders, and in return offers a positive, collaborative, and genuinely supportive working environment.

In this role, you’ll support the end-to-end service charge accounting process, working closely with the wider team to ensure accurate financial reporting and smooth delivery of accounts to clients. You’ll assist with preparing service charge budgets, reconciling expenditure, handling queries from internal teams and leaseholders, processing invoices, supporting year-end accounts preparation, and liaising with external accountants where required. The team works together with a real “one team” mentality, so you’ll have plenty of support from colleagues while also developing your own skills and experience.

Their portfolio is locally based across the Portsmouth and Southsea region, with strong long-term client relationships built through trust, reliability, and personal service. They are looking for someone who shares their standards, values teamwork, and enjoys being part of a friendly workplace with a good sense of humour.

Requirements :

• Experience in property accounts / service charge accounting preferred
• Experience using Qube desirable
• Open to junior and assistant level applicants
• Must live local to Portsmouth / Southsea

If you're looking to join a company where your work is recognised, your growth is supported, and you can be part of a stable and positive team, this could be the ideal next step in your career