Service Charge Accountant

5 days ago


London, United Kingdom Page Personnel Public Sector & Not for profit Full time

The Service Charge Accountant is responsible for setting service charges for new homes, analysing any management company charges and identifying any additional services which need to be provided and estimating their cost. You will be responsible for producingclear and accurate service charge budgets.

**Client Details**

The client is a Registered Provider of affordable housing across England, working with the largest house builders to deliver new housing for Shared Ownership (part buy, part rent) and low-cost rental homes.

**Description**

The Service Charge Accountant's duties will include:

- Ensuring for the accurate budgeting and setting of service charges.
- Process rent and service charge adjustments.
- Ensure all invoices that require verification are passed to group payments in agreed timescales raising any challenges with supplier as soon as possible.
- Responsible for the allocation of month end property costs ensuring that costs are accurately coded to block level feeding back discrepancies to the relevant departments.
- Carry out monthly variance monitoring (with commentary) of all property expenditure against income charged.

**Profile**

The successful Service Charge Accountant will be someone with a strong attention to detail, and has previously worked in a similar role.
You will have experience working in a residential/commercial property and accounting environment with particular emphasis on service charge.
Finally, you will have a thorough understanding of Landlord and Tenant legislation and best practise for setting of fixed and variable service charges.

**Job Offer**

An excellent salary c£37,000, dependant on previous exposure, plus an excellent benefits package.



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