Service Charge Accountant

TN United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the property and housing sector is seeking a Service Charge Accountant to join their dynamic team in Milton Keynes. This role involves managing service charge accounts, ensuring accurate invoicing, and providing exceptional support to leaseholders. The company is committed to fostering a supportive work environment while offering opportunities for professional growth. If you have a strong background in accounting and a passion for customer satisfaction, this position is perfect for you. Join a team that values accuracy and integrity, and make a significant impact in a reputable organization.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Complimentary Access to Company Services

Engaging Work Environment

Qualifications

• Strong educational background in Accounting or related field.
• Experience as a service charge accountant or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Input property details and manage service charge invoicing.
• Monitor budgets and provide insights to Property Managers.

Skills

Accounting

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Accounting

Related Field Experience

Tools

Accounting Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Client:

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Location:

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

• Contract with immediate start

About Our Client

Our client is a large-sized organisation in the property and housing industry. They are renowned for their focus on customer satisfaction and commitment to providing high-quality services. With a well-established presence in Milton Keynes and the UK, they have a robust reputation for fostering a supportive and productive work environment.

Job Description

* Accurately input property details to set up new sites on our property and service charge management system.* Generate and distribute service charge and rent invoices in accordance with lease agreements, ensuring timely and accurate billing.* Provide professional and efficient support to leaseholders regarding their accounts, payments, and service charge statements, ensuring queries are resolved in a timely manner.* Verify and process invoices related to service charge expenses, ensuring payments to contractors and suppliers are made in accordance with agreed terms.* Monitor and review expenditure against budgets, identify and investigate variances, and post corrections where required.* Meet monthly with Property Managers to provide insights into budget performance and highlight areas of overspend.* Ensure bank transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled to maintain financial integrity and track service charge fund movements on a weekly basis.* Calculate and post prepayments and accruals to ensure service charge accounts reflect true financial positions at month-end and year-end.* Preparing year-end accounts pack to trial balance and supporting schedules.* Act as a key point of contact for external auditors and accountants, ensuring all required financial documentation is provided efficiently.* Prepare and issue balancing charges and year-end reports to leaseholders.* Support Property Managers to create and review draft service charge budgets.

The Successful Applicant

A successful service charge accountant should have:

• A strong educational background in Accounting or a related field
• Experience as a service charge accountant or similar
• Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

What's on Offer

• A FTE salary up to £43,000
• An engaging and supportive work environment
• Opportunities for professional development within the Insurance industry
• Complimentary access to company services