Service Charge Accountant

Joshua Robert Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency in Birmingham is looking for a proactive Property Service Charge Manager. The role involves managing service charge budgets and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in service charge management, strong financial acumen, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders. The position offers a competitive salary around £40,000 to £45,000 and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Clear career progression opportunities

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in service charge management, ideally in commercial or mixed-use property.
• Strong financial and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, monitor, and reconcile annual service charge budgets.
• Ensure compliance with RICS Service Charge Code of Practice.
• Liaise with property managers and clients for efficient management.

Skills

Financial acumen

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

RICS Service Charge interpretation

Education

RICS qualification or working towards

Job description

Job Details

Job Title - Property Service Charge Management

Location - Birmingham

Salary - Circa GBP40,000 - GBP45,000 DOE

Contract Type - Permanent, Full Time

About Our Client

Our client is a leading property management and real estate firm dedicated to delivering exceptional service to their clients and occupiers. With a diverse portfolio spanning commercial and residential they pride themselves on their commitment to transparent service charge management, efficiency, and adding real value to their stakeholders.

The Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and detail oriented Service Charge Management to join their team. You will be responsible for managing and reviewing service charge budgets, ensuring compliance with industry best practice, and providing clear communication to clients, tenants, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, monitor, and reconcile annual service charge budgets.
• Ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance with RICS Service Charge Code of Practice.
• Liaise with property managers, facilities teams, and clients to ensure efficient building management.
• Analyse expenditure and identify opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements.
• Provide regular reporting and updates to clients on service charge performance.
• Handle tenant queries relating to service charge budgets and reconciliations.

About You

• RICS qualified or working towards is desirable.
• Previous experience in service charge management (ideally within commercial or mixed-use property).
• Strong financial acumen and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Confident in interpreting and applying the RICS Service Charge Code.
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Exposure to a diverse property portfolio.
• Ongoing professional development and training.