Service Charge Accountant 12M FTC

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent property consultancy is seeking a Service Charge Accountant to join their commercial property management team. The role involves managing service charge accounts for high-profile properties in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have solid experience in service charge accounting, knowledge of best practices, and proficiency in property management systems. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract based in London with a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in service charge accounting within commercial property.
• Knowledge of service charge best practice and statutory requirements.
• Strong technical accounting and reconciliation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and finalise service charge accounts.
• Assist with annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting.
• Reconcile expenditure and analyse variances.

Skills

Service charge accounting experience

Knowledge of best practices

Proficiency with property management systems

Technical accounting skills

Ability to manage deadlines

Effective communication skills

Tools

QUBE

Yardi

Job description

Overview

Location: London/Hybrid
Salary: £50,000
Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term

About the Role

Cobalt are working with a highly regarded property company to source a Service Charge Accountant to join their commercial property management team on a 12-month fixed term contract. The role involves managing the preparation, reconciliation, and reporting of service charge accounts across a portfolio of high-profile commercial assets.

This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced environment, offering exposure to large office and retail developments while working closely with property and asset managers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and finalise service charge accounts in line with lease terms and best practice
• Assist with annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting for multi-let commercial properties
• Reconcile expenditure, analyse variances, and provide clear reporting to stakeholders
• Liaise with Property Managers, Facilities teams, and auditors to ensure accurate year-end delivery
• Support improvements to processes, systems, and reporting standards
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and RICS Service Charge Code

Skills & Experience

• Solid experience in service charge accounting within commercial property
• Knowledge of service charge best practice and statutory requirements
• Proficiency with property management/accounting systems (QUBE, Yardi, or similar)
• Strong technical accounting and reconciliation skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-moving environment
• Effective communicator, able to work confidently with stakeholders and occupiers