Service Charge Accountant

Osborne Appointments; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency is seeking a Service Charge Accountant to join a growing team in Greater London. The successful candidate will prepare financial reports, liaise with external accountants, and assist in budget reviews. Candidates should have a strong background in service charges, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Excel. This role offers a competitive salary between £40,000 and £55,000, with the possibility of hybrid working—two days from home per week.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Onsite parking

Pension

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working within service charges essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good knowledge of Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare income and expenditure reports for service charge accounts.
• Liaise with external accountant to resolve queries.
• Ensure year-end service charge accounts are completed on time.
• Assist with budget reviews and audits.

Skills

Service charge management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Excel proficiency

Teamwork

Tools

Qube MRI

Job description

OA are recruiting for a Service Charge Accountant to join our client’s dynamic and growing team.

We're looking for a Service Charge Accountant who can respond to daily challenges with a friendly, solutions-focused approach, support clients and Property Managers, adapt to evolving systems, and contribute to continuous improvement through ongoing training.

Location: Edgeware

Hours: 08.45-18.00 Monday to Friday. Office based. Two days working from home.

Salary: £40,000-£55,000 – depending on experience

Service Charge Accountant Manager Benefits

• 28 days annual leave
• Onsite parking
• Pension

Service Charge Accountant Key Responsibilities

• Prepare income and expenditure reports and associated documents to be sent to external accountant for preparation of service charge accounts.
• Liaise with external accountant to resolve queries.
• Take ownership for ensuring year end service charge accounts are completed on time.
• Assist Property Manager with budget reviews.
• Raise periodic service charge demands and ad hoc recharges to tenants.
• Liaise with external parties including clients, tenants, suppliers to resolve queries.
• Assist with annual audits.
• Assist with collection of service charge arrears.
• Prepare client reports.
• Prepare bank reconciliations.
• Assist with setting up new properties on the system and handovers.
• Ad hoc projects within the Accounts team.

Service Charge Accountant Skills and Experience

• Previous experience of working within service charges essential.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good knowledge of Excel.
• Previous experience of using Qube MRI is desirable.
• Able to work in a team and assist colleagues when required.