This is a pivotal role within an organisation currently undergoing a significant journey of transformation. You won’t just be managing numbers; you will be ensuring that costs are accurate, transparent, and fully compliant.
As the Service Charge Accountant, you will take ownership of the end-to-end service charge process. Your expertise will ensure that costs are recovered fairly and in accordance with complex legislation.
What you'll be doing:
Deliver robust budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for service charges across a diverse property portfolio.
Ensure all costs and charges align with current housing legislation and occupancy agreements.
Actively challenge existing processes and champion best practices to drive efficiency.
Partner with Asset and Housing teams to verify data and provide expert financial insights.
Prepare and manage auditable service charge accounts to the highest standard.
What you need:
Proven background in management accounting, specifically within service charges or the social housing sector (highly desirable).
Advanced Excel skills (data modeling, pivot tables, and VLOOKUPs) are essential.
A strong understanding of service charge legislation and different housing tenure types.
Ideally you will be a qualified Accountant, or working towards this.
A pragmatic, inquisitive approach with the ability to interpret complex leasehold and tenancy agreements.
Why you'll love this job:
Our client is known for its supportive culture and commitment to employee well-being.
Salary circa £38,000
Hybrid working 2-3 days per week from home, and a 35-hour work week.
28 days holiday plus bank holidays, and holiday purchase scheme
Healthcare plan and gym discounts
Access to a Leadership Academy and comprehensive career development programs.
Generous pension scheme.
Life assurance cover at 3 x salary.
If you are ready to make a real impact in a mission-driven environment, please submit your CV for immediate consideration. Interviewing ASAP
Salary description
£35000.00 - £45000.00 per year