Service Charge Accountant

Express Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management company based in Nottingham seeks a motivated Service Charge Accountant for a permanent position. You will manage service charge operations, oversee financial reconciliations, and support the finance team. Ideal candidates should have experience in service charge management and a strong accounting background, ideally with AAT qualifications. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, and offers a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in service charge management or a similar role within property management.
• Strong accounting knowledge, ideally supported by AAT qualifications or equivalent.
• Experience managing budgets and financial reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out bank reconciliations related to numerous client accounts.
• Managing and supporting the Service Charge Administrator.
• Reconciling administration and legal fees related to service charges.

Skills

Service charge management

Accounting knowledge

Budget management

Financial reconciliations

Collaboration with teams

Education

AAT qualifications or equivalent

Job description

Express Recruitment are proud to be supporting a successful and fast-growing property management company based in Nottingham, who are expanding their Service Charge Department. We are currently seeking a motivated and experienced Service Charge Accountant to join their friendly and professional team on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a company renowned for excellent customer service and strong client relationships. You will play a key role managing service charge operations and supporting wider finance and property management teams.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Carrying out bank reconciliations related to numerous client accounts
• Managing and supporting the Service Charge Administrator
• Reconciling administration and legal fees related to service charges
• Managing the setup of new developments within the portfolio

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in service charge management or a similar role within property management
• Strong accounting knowledge, ideally supported by AAT qualifications or equivalent
• Experience managing budgets and financial reconciliations
• Ability to handle complex financial enquiries with accuracy and professionalism
• Experience working collaboratively with administrators, finance teams, and external stakeholders

The company offers 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00, and this is a permanent position.

Express Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.