Service Charge Accountant

Dexters; Greater London; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progression

Comprehensive training

Holiday 25 days + birthday day off

Wellbeing programs

Team social events

Pension contribution

Beauty and fitness discounts

Season ticket loan

Cycle-to-work scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Paid day off to volunteer

Job summary

Dexters is seeking a meticulous professional to manage a full portfolio of clients in Central London, with expert knowledge of service charge accounting and related legislation. The role requires initiative, strong organisational skills, and a proactive approach as the business grows.

You will issue service charge demands, manage high net worth leaseholders, maintain budgets, chase arrears, and support the London team in day-to-day operations, ensuring accurate bank reconciliations and timely

Qualifications

• Knowledge of service charge accounting and associated legislation.
• Ability to work on own initiative and be proactive.
• Excellent organisational skills and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Issuing demands for service charges and ground rents.
• Managing one key client and the portfolio of high net worth leaseholders.
• Entering and maintaining annual budgets for service charges.
• Chasing arrears and progressing legal action against defaulters.
• Dealing with legacy issues and disputes.
• Bank reconciliation.
• Collection and monitoring of management and administration fees.
• Supporting the Central London team of Block managers.

Skills

Honest

Driven

Confident

Diplomatic

Pressure handling

Communication

Customer service

Literacy

Numerical skills

Word/Excel

Tools

Propman

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A unique position to manage a full portfolio of clients inCentral London and a well-established, asset rich client.The ideal candidate will have detailed knowledge of service charge accounting andthe associated legislation; with a proven ability to work on their own initiative,excellentorganisational skills and a pro-active approach to their daily tasks and be expected to develop the role as the business grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Issuing of demands for service charges and ground rents

• Managing one key client and the associated portfolio of high net worthleaseholders

• Entering and maintaining annual budgets for service charges

• Chasing arrears and progressing legal action against defaulters

• Dealing with legacy issues and disputes

• Bank reconciliation

• Collection and monitoring of management and administration fees

• Supporting the Central London team of Block managers

Skills

• Honest and reliable

• Driven and self-motivated

• Confident, dynamic and diplomatic

• Works well under pressure and to tight deadlines

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• Excellent literacy and numerical skills

• Good knowledge of Word and excel

• Detailed knowledge of Propman would be an advantage

What We Offer:

• Progression: Fast-track growth within the property industry, with clear development pathways.

• Comprehensive Training: From apprenticeship to industry qualifications, we’ll support your development every step of the way.

• Holiday: Enjoy a generous allowance starting at 25 days annually, plus a birthday day off to celebrate.

• Supportive Environment: Wellbeing programs, team social events, and a fun, dynamic workplace.

• Additional Perks: Pension contribution, beauty and fitness discounts, season ticket loan, cycle-to-work scheme, and enhanced maternity/paternity leave.

• Give Back: Paid day off to volunteer at a charity of your choice.