Service Charge Accountant – 12 month Maternity Cover

Dove & Hawk; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected property consultancy in London is seeking a Service Charge Accountant for a 12-month maternity cover. The ideal candidate will have previous service charge experience and will be responsible for preparation of financial statements, VAT reports, and interaction with clients and tenants. This role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working schedule.

Qualifications

• At least a year of service charge experience is essential.
• Desirable experience with MRI QUBE.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of client statements and VAT reports.
• Payments of rent funds to clients.
• Preparation of annual service charge budgets.
• Finalising and sending tenant invoices.

Skills

Service charge experience

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

MRI QUBE

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Service Charge Accountant – 12 month Maternity Cover, London

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Dove & Hawk

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

13.08.2025

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27.09.2025

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Job Description:

Service Charge Accountant - 12 month Maternity Cover
Stratford
£35,000

My client, a well-established and highly respected property consultancy with a long-standing presence across London and the South East, are seeking a Service Charge Accountant to join their forward thinking team.

You will be reporting to the Head of Property Management Accounts covering a portfolio of commercial industrial estates around East London and Essex.

With a strong reputation for professionalism and a forward-thinking approach, this is an exciting opportunity to join a business that values growth, integrity, and client success.

Duties:

• Preparation of client statements & VAT reports (Monthly and quarterly) including client Rent and service charge invoices.
• Payments of Rent funds to Clients.
• Submission of VAT to HMRC, and payment as required.
• Annual service charge budgets:
• Preparation of draft budgets on a section of our management portfolio
• Discussion with Property Managers
• Updating tenant's individual database charges
• Checking apportionment schedule and updating as needed
• Finalising and sending to tenants
• Preparing year end service charges files ready for audit:
• Preparing, scanning, and emailing of files and invoices
• Dealing with accountant's queries
• Reviewing with property managers
• Finalising and sending to tenants
• Preparation of monthly/quarterly invoicing prelist, liaison with property manager, raising agreed charges and printing and sending invoices to tenants
• Dealing with specific client requirements
• Credit control
• Discussing arrears with Property Manager and attending review meetings.
• Telephoning tenants and/or sending reminder letters
• Review of Payment plans, and Rent deferments.
• Updating Rent schedules, and tenant notes
• Instructing Civil Enforcement Officers when required (in line with the RICS guidelines)
• Tenant and client liaison as required
• Dealing with correspondence and emails as appropriate
• Attending Client and Team meetings when required
• Ad hoc duties and Administration tasks
• Assisting other members of the Accounts team as the need arises

Requirements:

• At least a years' service charge experience
• Experience using MRI QUBE is desirable however not essential
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Good organizational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Willingness to support other team members as some cover may be required (purchase ledger, cashier duties)
• High attention to detail

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm, 2 days WFH / week

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