Service Charge Accountant

Robertson Bell; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Une association de logement respectée recherche un Comptable des Charges de Services pour rejoindre son équipe d'une petite entreprise axée sur la communauté. Vous aurez la responsabilité de l'ensemble du cycle des charges de services, en préparant des estimations détaillées, tout en vous engageant dans un rôle significatif qui apporte une réelle différence dans la vie des résidents.

Qualifications

• Expérience pratique avec les estimations de charges de service.
• Compétences solides en Excel, expérience avec Northgate et Sun Accounts.
• Intérêt pour le développement de carrière dans un environnement d'équipe soutenant.

Responsibilities

• Prendre en charge tout le cycle des charges de services.
• Résoudre les variations de coûts et les incohérences de codage.
• Être le principal point de contact pour les parties prenantes.

Skills

Excel

Service charge estimates

Financial records maintenance

Education

Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant

Tools

Northgate

Sun Accounts

Job description

Service Charge Accountant | £45,000 – £50,000 | South London | Hybrid (3 days in office)

A respected and community-based housing association in South London is looking for a Service Charge Accountant to join their small, friendly finance team. This organisation has a real local presence and impact, offering you the opportunity to work in a setting where your work makes a visible difference.

Role:

Take ownership of the full service charge cycle, preparing detailed annual estimates and actuals alongside monthly postings, journals, and reconciliations

Investigate and resolve cost variances and coding discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records

Be the main point of contact for leaseholders, internal teams, and managing agents, providing clear and timely responses to enquiries

Support continuous improvements by assisting with process enhancements and system upgrades

Why work here?
Join a close-knit, community-focused housing association where your work truly makes a difference. Be part of a friendly team that values your expertise and gives you the opportunity to own the entire service charge process, shaping outcomes for residents and the organisation alike.

Person Specification:

Experience working hands-on with service charge estimates and actuals, ideally within social housing or local authority settings

Strong Excel skills with experience using Northgate and Sun Accounts systems preferred

Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant seeking a stable, long-term role with growth potential

Proactive and eager to learn, with a genuine interest in developing your career within a supportive small team environment

Apply now to become a vital part of this welcoming, community-driven housing association!