Portfolio Accountant

Randstad Construction and Property; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working 2 days WFH post-prob

Job summary

Randstad CPE in Croydon, England, is recruiting a Service Charge/Portfolio Accountant for a hybrid, permanent role. You will manage end-to-end service charge accounting for a dedicated portfolio, liaising with Property Managers, clients, and auditors to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The role requires experience in service charge accounting and knowledge of RICS/ARMA regulations, with exposure to Qube/Yardi/Tramps and MS Excel.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Service Charge Accountant or Portfolio/Block Accountant.
• Strong knowledge of residential property management regulations (RICS, ARMA).
• Hands-on experience with property accounting systems and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end service charge accounts following RICS Codes of Practice and ARMA rules.
• Manage accruals, prepayments, developer voids, income splits, and balancing adjustments.
• Coordinate client audits, submit VAT returns to HMRC, and issue Section 20b notices.
• Resolve complex accounting queries with property managers, freeholders, and RMCs.
• Assist with the financial onboarding of newly acquired properties.

Skills

Service charge accounting

Portfolio accounting

Residential property management regs

MS Excel

Education

ACCA/CIMA/IRPM qualifications

Tools

Qube

Yardi

Tramps

Job description

Portfolio Accountant

Job Title: Service Charge Accountant / Portfolio Accountant

Location: Croydon, Surrey / South London (Hybrid and flex available)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: NEG Salary to 43.5k basic + Pension + enhanced holiday + Corporate Benefits

About the Employer

Join a leading national property business voted a "Great Place to Work UK" for 5 consecutive years. Based in our modern central accounting office in Croydon, we use advanced IT systems to support our nationwide residential portfolio.

We invest heavily in our people, offering funded professional qualifications (ACCA/CIMA/IRPM), structured career progression, and regular salary reviews.

The Role

As a Service Charge Accountant, you will manage end-to-end service charge accounting for a dedicated property portfolio, working closely with Property Managers, clients, and auditors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare year-end service charge accounts following RICS Codes of Practice and ARMA rules.

• Manage accruals, prepayments, developer voids, income splits, and balancing adjustments.

• Coordinate client audits, submit VAT returns to HMRC, and issue Section 20b notices.

• Resolve complex accounting queries with property managers, freeholders, and RMCs.

• Assist with the financial on boarding of newly acquired properties.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience as a Service Charge Accountant, Portfolio Accountant, or Block Property Accountant.

• Strong knowledge of residential property management regulations (RICS, ARMA-Q).

• Hands-on experience with property accounting systems (e.g., Qube, Yardi, Tramps) and MS Excel.

• Excellent numerical precision, time management, and communication skills.

• Candidate keen to develop and progress

What We Offer

• Flexibility: Flexible working hours and hybrid working (2 days WFH post-probation).

• Growth: Fully funded ACCA/CIMA/IRPM qualifications with clear promotion pathways.

• Perks: Regular pay reviews, private health options, corporate discounts, and a modern Croydon office location.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.