Service Charge Accountant

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning property management company is seeking a qualified Service Charge Accountant to manage their own portfolio. This remote role follows UK hours and involves preparing service charge accounts, managing budgets, and building client relationships. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities. Join a supportive in-house accounts team offering flexibility and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable strong accounting skills, able to produce accounts from Trial Balance.
• Experience preparing service charge accounts preferred but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare full sets of service charge accounts from Trial Balance and Nominal Ledger.
• Produce budgets, financial client reports, and expenditure reviews.
• Manage accounts preparation in-house.

Skills

Strong accounting and double-entry skills

Strong Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Highly organized

Attention to detail

Education

Minimum AAT Level 3 qualification

Tools

MRI QUBE

Job description

Join an Award-Winning Property Management Company, Remote UK Hours

Property management sector | Market-related salary | 9:00 -17:30 UK time

About Our Client

Our client is an award-winning property management company based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, with a diverse portfolio ranging from large mixed-use complexes to smaller schemes and historic mansion blocks to new builds. The company takes pride in delivering a bespoke, client-focused service, combining technical expertise with outstanding relationship management. With a strong reputation in the industry, they have received multiple awards, including Employer of the Year at the News on the Block Property Management Awards, and are recognized for their commitment to corporate social responsibility.

The Role: Service Charge Accountant

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive in-house accounts team of six, reporting to a Chartered Accountant. The Service Charge Accountant will take ownership of their own portfolio, preparing full sets of accounts, managing budgets, and ensuring accurate and timely reporting. This is a remote role following UK working hours, offering flexibility and scope for career development.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare full sets of service charge accounts from Trial Balance and Nominal Ledger.
• Produce budgets, financial client reports, and expenditure reviews.
• Manage accounts preparation in-house without reliance on external accountants.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Ensure adherence to deadlines and high standards of accuracy.
• Collaborate with the accounts team to support overall team objectives.

About You

• Minimum AAT Level 3 qualification (or South African equivalent); ideally AAT Level 4 or studying towards ACCA/CIMA.
• Demonstrable strong accounting and double-entry skills, with the ability to produce accounts from Trial Balance.
• Experience preparing service charge accounts preferred but not essential.
• Strong Excel skills; experience with MRI QUBE or similar software is advantageous.
• Highly organized, able to multitask and manage your own portfolio autonomously.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships with clients.
• Proactive, deadline-driven, and comfortable working remotely.