Service Charge Accountant

Service Charge Accountant

Reports To: Head of Accounts

Client Overview

A well-established, RICS-regulated Property Management fi rm operating for over 10 years, managing properties across London and Hertfordshire.

The Role: What You'll Achieve

We're looking for a sharp, proactive Service Charge Account Manager to be the financial backbone of our client’s property portfolio. You'll ensure efficient, accurate, and compliant accounting for a diverse range of blocks and developments, linking the property management team, clients, and tenants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial & Service Charge Management
• Own the end-to-end accounting process for a dedicated portfolio.
• Prepare and produce annual, quarterly, and year-end Service Charge Accounts up to the trial balance stage for external accountants.
• Generate and issue all essential demands (Service Charge, Ground Rent, Insurance, Rent, etc.).
• Conduct and review bank reconciliations within required timeframes.
• Oversee the financial implementation process for new properties joining the portfolio.

Client & Stakeholder Communication:

• Act as a primary point of contact, professionally handling all written and verbal queries from clients, tenants, and suppliers.
• Work closely with the Property Management team to review accounts and provide necessary reporting.
• Proactively monitor and manage your workload to meet critical business deadlines.

Requirements & Schedule:

• Proven experience in property accounting specifically managing service charges.
• Working knowledge of a property management system (Tramps or similar accounting software) is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) and strong soft skills to manage customer needs.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and a proactive team player.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM UK Time.

Technical Requirements:

• Must have your own device, Windows 11 with antivirus software
• Must have a professional noise-cancellation headset.
• Internet: Stable and wired connection (minimum 20 MBPS download/upload) with backup internet connection.
• Security: Installed and updated antivirus software.

Next Step: Complete a brief recorded interview task to showcase your skills and personality. In your video, please include:

• An introduction about yourself and your expertise.
• Your knowledge about the position.
• Why should we hire you?

Access the task here (please copy and paste the link into your browser): https://www.videoask.com/fl2pnelct

This task should take no longer than 5 minutes.

We welcome applications from all genders, races, sexuality etc, so please apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Paid training
• Work from home

Work Location: Remote