Senior Service Charge Accountant

2 months ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd Full time

At Cobalt Recruitment, we are collaborating with a modern and historic Estate Agency in the South West/Kensington area to find an accomplished Senior Service Charge Accountant to join them on an interim basis until February 2025.

This exceptional role offers the opportunity to oversee a portfolio of 100 buildings containing 800-900 units. As the successful candidate, you will have the option to work partially or fully remotely, provided you have your own laptop and a suitable home working setup. Alternatively, a dedicated desk will be available in the office.

The key responsibilities include:

  • Preparing and finalizing annual service charge accounts, adhering to legal and professional guidelines.
  • Conducting monthly reconciliations of Client Accounts.
  • Supervising the service charge budgeting process to ensure precision and adherence to lease agreements.
  • Working with external auditors, providing assistance for service charge account audits and any additional information required.
  • Generating financial analyses and reports to facilitate property management and maintenance decision-making.
  • Prompt collection of service charges and proficient management of outstanding balances.

To be considered for this challenging yet rewarding role, you should have:

  • A minimum of 5 years' experience in a service charge accounting or similar position.
  • A proven track record of managing service charge accounts and budgets.

We estimate the salary for this position to be in the range of £55,000 - £65,000 per annum, commensurate with experience. The exact salary will depend on your qualifications and background.



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