Service Charge Accountant

Service Charge Accountant

Posted 1 week ago by Varnom Ross

£40,000 Per year
Outside
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom

Summary: The Service Charge Accountant role is a 12-month fixed-term position within a leading commercial property management firm in London. The position involves preparing year-end service charge accounts, reconciling budgets, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting. The role also includes process improvements and support for ad hoc finance projects. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the preparation and completion of year-end service charge accounts in line with RICS and client requirements.
  • Reconcile service charge budgets and expenditure, ensuring accuracy and transparency in financial reporting.
  • Maintain and update control spreadsheets, uploading budgets and monitoring deadlines.
  • Collaborate with property managers, auditors, and internal teams to resolve queries and support efficient account delivery.
  • Manage shared inboxes, escalating issues where required.
  • Contribute to process improvements and assist with ad hoc finance projects.

Key Skills:

  • Strong numeracy and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for liaising across teams.
  • Experience in service charge accounting or property-related finance desirable but not essential.
  • Knowledge of RICS service charge guidelines advantageous.

Salary (Rate): £40,000.00 yearly

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance

Detailed Description From Employer:

Service Charge Accountant – Fixed Term (12 months)

Location: London

The Opportunity

The UK’s largest independent commercial property management and building consultancy firm is seeking a Service Charge Accountant to join their London-based finance team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse commercial property portfolio, supporting year-end accounts, reconciliations, and client reporting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with the preparation and completion of year-end service charge accounts in line with RICS and client requirements.
  • Reconcile service charge budgets and expenditure, ensuring accuracy and transparency in financial reporting.
  • Maintain and update control spreadsheets, uploading budgets and monitoring deadlines.
  • Collaborate with property managers, auditors, and internal teams to resolve queries and support efficient account delivery.
  • Manage shared inboxes, escalating issues where required.
  • Contribute to process improvements and assist with ad hoc finance projects.

Skills & Experience Required

  • Strong numeracy and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for liaising across teams.
  • Experience in service charge accounting or property-related finance desirable but not essential.
  • Knowledge of RICS service charge guidelines advantageous.