Senior Service Charge Accountant

Encore; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A top property management firm in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Service Charge Accountant to manage financial responsibilities for a portfolio of estates. You'll handle service charge budgets, billing, and liaise with external accountants. Candidates should have accounting experience and strong analytical skills. This role offers competitive pay and growth opportunities within a supportive team environment with a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Positive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting, preferably in service charge or finance.
• Strong analytical skills and comfortable with financial information.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Manage service charge budgets ensuring accuracy.
• Handle billing for service charges and ground rent.
• Prepare year-end accounts and liaise with external accountants.
• Oversee tax administration and insurance recharges.

Skills

Accounting experience

Strong numeracy and analytical skills

Great communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Part-qualified AAT/CIMA/ACCA/ACA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Qube

Job description

At Encore, we’re here to make residential property management feel personal, thoughtful, and seamless. Since we opened our doors in 2004, our mission has been simple: to deliver an outstanding experience for every customer, with genuine care at the heart of everything we do. We don’t just look after buildings, we look after the people who call them home, treating each property as if it were our own.

The Encore culture not only attracts the brightest talent, but also industry recognition as we’ve been awarded Employer of the Year on many occasions. Our ambition is to be regarded as the most professional managing agent in the country - with a team of exceptional people who are energised by what they do. Were all about communication, collaboration, teamwork – and having fun while we work. By creating an inviting environment for our people to be inspired, learn and flourish can make all the difference.

The Role:

As a Senior Service Charge Accountant, you’ll be managing the finances of a portfolio of estates, making sure everything runs smoothly. You’ll work closely with our Estate Management team, external accountants, and occasionally, with clients and leaseholders. This is a great opportunity to dive into property management finance and grow your career in a fast-moving company.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Service Charge Budgets: Make sure annual budgets are accurate and loaded correctly.
• Billing: Handle billing for service charges, ground rent, and other fees to leaseholders.
• End of Year Accounts: Prepare year-end service charge accounts and work with external accountants for review.
• Utilities & Insurance: Handle recharges to leaseholders and keep on top of tax admin.

What You’ll Bring

• Accounting experienceeither from a practice or service charge background.
• Part-qualified AAT/CIMA/ACCA/ACAis desirable.
• Strongnumeracy and analytical skills—you’re comfortable dealing with financial information.
• Greatcommunication skills—both written and verbal.
• Proficiency inMicrosoft Office, especially Excel (familiarity with Qube is a bonus).
• A team player who enjoys working collaboratively across different department.

Why Work with Us?

• Great Team Environment: You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive team that works hard and has fun along the way.
• Growth Opportunities: We believe in helping our people grow. With extensive training and development, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to advance your career.
• Competitive Salary & Perks: We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and a positive workplace culture where your contributions are valued.

We operate a hybrid working model at Encore with 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home.