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Service Charge Accountant
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Birmingham
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: Service Charge Accountant
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid working options available)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Type: Full-time
About the Role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Service Charge Accountant to join our finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, managing, and reconciling service charge accounts across a varied property portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic team, supporting the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting to both internal stakeholders and external clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare annual service charge budgets and actual expenditure reports in line with lease terms and RICS guidelines
Reconcile service charge accounts and liaise with property managers to ensure accurate reporting
Produce year-end statements for tenants and external auditors
Manage service charge accruals, prepayments, and reserve funds
Assist with internal and external audits relating to service charge accounts
Maintain and update property management accounting systems
Provide financial analysis and support to property managers and surveyors
Respond to tenant queries regarding service charge costs and budgets
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, lease obligations, and legislative requirements
Support the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks as required
Key Skills & Experience:
Previous experience in a similar service charge accounting role, ideally within a property or real estate environment
Strong understanding of lease agreements, service charge processes, and RICS guidelines
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and property management software (e.g., Qube, MRI, Yardi - desirable)
Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with both internal and external stakeholders
Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Part-qualified or fully qualified AAT/ACCA/CIMA (desirable, but not essential)
Benefits:
Hybrid working model (2 days in the office, 3 from home)Before You Apply
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