Service Charge Accountant
Job Title: Service Charge Accountant
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid working options available)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Type: Full-time
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)
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