Service Charge Residential & Commercial Property Manager

Bastow Irwin Recruitment Ltd; Romford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (pro rata)

Legislation training

Job summary

Bastow Irwin Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced part-time Service Charge accountant / Property Manager to join our Romford team. You will oversee rent and service charge management across residential blocks and mixed-use commercial properties, with duties spanning financial control, lease administration, and compliance.

The role requires autonomy, strong numerical skills, and familiarity with property management software.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence and car ownership.
• Ability to work autonomously with initiative and yet seek support when needed.
• Understanding of leasehold property accounting matters.
• Excellent communication skills and strong literacy/numeracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage rent and service charge collection, arrears recovery, and related notices.
• Organise insurance renewals, claims and contributions.
• Handle Section 20 consultations from start to finish.
• Maintain ledgers and provide regular statements to clients.
• Daily reconciliation of rents and data entry into PMS.
• Prepare service charge budgets and year-end service charge accounts.

Skills

ACCA accreditation

Lease accounting

Lease interpretation

Section 20B

Property management

Tools

Property Management Software

Job description

Our well-established independent client has a rare opportunity for an experienced (PART TIME) Service Charge accountant / Property Manager to join their local team, covering both residential block and mixed use commercial properties. The role will be based in their Romford Head Office with the properties to be managed being predominantly in the Essex region. The property stock combines both a small number of residential blocks and also a mix of commercial properties.

Duties to include

• Financial Management
  • Ensuring Rent and Service Charge collection and arrears recovery, along with dealing with potential forfeiture / possession issues
  • Organising and dealing with Insurance Renewals, claims and contributions
  • Section 20 Consultation procedures - The ability to manage from start to finish
  • Being able to deal with the relevant accounts ledgers and providing regular statements to clients
  • Daily reconciliation of rents received, with a requirement to log these onto the Property Management Software
  • Production of service charge budgets and production of service charge accounts
  • Production of year end certificates/service charge accounts ready for submission to auditors
• Tenant & Lease Administration
  • Completing LPE1 Enquiries when required
  • Ensuring Leaseholders are compliant with their Lease obligations and where not, ensuring matters are remedied
  • To be able to keep record of Rent Reviews and Lease Renewals and pass these to the relevant department to progress
• Building and Facilities Maintenance
  • Day to day enquiries from clients and leaseholders
  • Dealing with utility companies and bills for any vacant properties
  • Undertaking regular property inspections
  • Liaising with and organising contractors for any planned or repair works
  • Assisting with general property duties in residential, Block & Commercial Property management matters
• Compliance & Risk Management
  • Dealing with Fire Risk Assessment recommendation works, which could trigger s. 20 Notices
  • Ensuring each property is of a compliant nature, by way of obtaining the relevant legislative certificates
  • Ensuring the RICS Registered Firm is adhering to the relevant property management matters

Experience & Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence & Car Ownership
• The ability to work autonomously, with initiative, but with support as and where required
• Understanding of leasehold property accounting matters
• Excellent communication skills
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• The ability to learn the Property Management Software
• A desire to excel in the role to aid growth within the business
• ACCA accreditation or similar
• Knowledge of lease interpretation, apportionment, schedules, balancing and reserve fund compliance
• Knowledge of Section 20B legislation
• Previous experience in the Commerical Property Management field

Working week: Monday - Friday 3 - 4 days a week (Part time) £50,000 pro rata

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 after pro rata

Support and ongoing legislation training 28 Days holiday including Bank Holidays. Pro rata for part time.