Service Charge Accountant

Holt Recruitment Group Limited; Talbot Village; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established lettings agency in Wallisdown is seeking a full-time Service Charge Accountant. You will maintain service charge accounts, invoice leaseholders, and prepare financial reports. The ideal candidate has a minimum Level 3 AAT qualification, advanced Excel skills, and experience in property management. This is a permanent position with a salary range of £26,000 - £30,500 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Service Charge Accountant or in a similar role.
• Familiarity with budgeting and financial reporting.
• Experience with service charge reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate service charge accounts.
• Invoice leaseholders and monitor budgets.
• Reconcile accounts and prepare financial reports.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Advanced Excel skills

Experience in property management

Education

Minimum Level 3 AAT qualification/CIMA

Tools

Property management software

Job description

Role: Service Charge Accountant
Location: Wallisdown
Salary: £26,000 - £30,500 per annum

Holt Recruitment is working with a well-established lettings agency in Wallisdown who are looking for a Service Charge Accountant on a full-time, permanent basis.

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 Wallisdown.

Job ID Number: 90783
Division: Commercial Division
Job Role: Service Charge Accountant
Location: Wallisdown