Service Charge Accountant

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Job summary

A well-established lettings agency in Westbourne seeks a Service Charge Accountant to maintain service charge accounts, prepare financial reports, and ensure compliance with property laws. This full-time role offers a starting salary between £26,000 and £30,500 per annum and is suited for newly qualified accountants as well as those with previous experience in property management.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 AAT qualification/CIMA or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Service Charge Accountant or similar.
• Familiarity with property management software desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate service charge accounts across the portfolio.
• Invoice leaseholders and monitor service charge budgets.
• Prepare year-end reports and audits.

Skills

Communication

Excel

Financial modelling

Education

Level 3 AAT qualification

Tools

Focus

Job description

Description: Role: Service Charge Accountant
Location: Westbourne
Salary: 26,000 - 30,500 per annum

Holt Recruitment is working with a well-established lettings agency in Westbourne who are looking for a Service Charge Accountant on a full-time, permanent basis. This could be an opportunity for a newly qualified accountant.

What is expected?
As the Service Charge Accountant, you will be responsible for:

• Maintain accurate service charge accounts across the portfolio.
• Invoice leaseholders and monitor service charge budgets and expenditures.
• Reconcile accounts and prepare year-end reports and audits.
• Respond to leaseholder queries and liaise with property managers and contractors for accurate cost allocation.
• Ensure compliance with property law and accounting standards.
• Prepare financial reports and assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual statements.
• Support audits and provide required financial data.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and assist with general accounting tasks.

What do you need as a Service Charge Accountant?

• Minimum Level 3 AAT qualification/CIMA or an equivalent qualification.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with clients, tenants, contractors, and colleagues.
• Advanced Excel skills, including experience with financial modelling and reporting.
• Proven experience working as a Service Charge Accountant or in a similar accounting role, ideally within property management or block management.
• Familiarity with property management software (e.g., Focus, or similar) is highly desirable.
• Experience in budgeting, financial reporting, and service charge reconciliation is essential.

What is the next step?
If you believe this is the right role for you, click 'Apply' or call us, and one of our team members will be happy to discuss this Service Charge Accountant role in Westbourne.

Job ID Number: 84670
Division: Commercial Division
Job Role: Service Charge Accountant
Location: Westbourne