Service Charge Accountant

Centrick; Fareham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Enhanced pension scheme

Additional holiday with service length

Medicash and wellbeing support

Sick pay booster

Study support and academy

24/7 mental health support

Birthday day off

Volunteer day

BenefitPlatform

Job summary

At Centrick, a Birmingham-based property management specialist, we are seeking a finance‑savvy administrator to manage financial administration for residential and mixed‑use developments. You will prepare budgets and year‑end accounts, monitor cashflow, and support transfers and demobilisations.

The role requires strong communication, Excel proficiency, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Experience in property management and AAT progression is preferred, with MRI Qube knowledge

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn internal systems.
• Highly organised and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in property management, service charge accounting, or similar roles.
• Studying towards or qualified in AAT (or equivalent).
• Experience with MRI Qube is advantageous; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of residential and mixed-use developments, ensuring accurate and timely financial administration.
• Prepare and issue service charge budgets, demands, and year-end accounts in line with legal requirements and KPIs.
• Monitor portfolio performance, identifying cashflow concerns and budget variances, and reporting these to Property Managers.
• Support property transfers, integrations, and demobilisations, ensuring smooth financial handovers.
• Assist with accounting queries, CHP recharge processes, and maintaining accurate property management records.
• Contribute to process improvements, procedure updates, and the training and development of junior team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Organization

Property management experience

AAT studies

MRI Qube

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

MRI Qube

Job description

With our headquarters in central Birmingham and teams across the UK, we’re a business built on collaboration. From operations to marketing to finance, our people work together to keep things moving and keep improving. We invest in our people, our tech, and how we work — because getting those right drives better outcomes for our clients, customers, and each other.

What You’ll Be Doing

No two days are the same, but the tasks below offer a glimpse of what to expect. If you don’t meet every point but believe you have the skills to succeed, we encourage you to apply.

Job Duties

• Manage a portfolio ofresidential and mixed-use developments, ensuring accurate and timely financial administration.
• Prepare and issue service charge budgets, demands, and year-end accounts in line with legal requirements and company KPIs.
• Monitor portfolio performance, identifying cashflow concerns and budget variances, and reporting these to Property Managers.
• Support property transfers, integrations, and demobilisations, ensuring smooth financial handovers.
• Assist with accounting queries, CHP recharge processes, and maintaining accurate property management records.
• Contribute to process improvements, procedure updates, and the training and development of junior team members.

What You Need to Succeed

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to quickly learn and use internal systems.
• Highly organised, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience in property management, service charge accounting, or a similar role is desirable.
• Studying towards or qualified in AAT (or equivalent) is preferred.
• Experience with MRI Qube is advantageous, although full training can be provided.

Why Join Us?

• Time to Recharge: 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Future Security: Enhanced pension scheme based on role
• Extra Holiday: Your holiday allowance grows with your length of service—because loyalty deserves rewards
• Health & Wellbeing: Medicash, virtual GP, therapies, dental and optical support
• Sick Pay Boost: Company sick pay increases over time to support your wellbeing when you need it most
• Learning & Development: Study support and access to our dedicated academy to help you grow professionally and personally
• Mental Health Support: 24/7 mental health services
• Birthday Bonus: Enjoy an extra day off on your birthday to celebrate your way
• Giving Back: One volunteer day annually to support a charity or cause close to your heart
• BenefitPlatform: One online platform for all benefitsand recognition

At Centrick, diversity and inclusivity are fundamental to who we are. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a respectful and supportive hiring experience. If you need any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know—we’re here to help you succeed.