Service Charge Accountant

Service Charge Accountant Job description Role Purpose The Service Charge Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records across a portfolio of client accounts, ensuring strong financial controls, producing high-quality financial reporting, and supporting effective decision-making across operational teams. Key Responsibilities Financial Management & Controls - Complete monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies. - Monitor service charge, reserve and client account balances. - Manage working capital and cash flow requirements. - Review income and expenditure postings to ensure accuracy and lease compliance. - Maintain accurate accounting records and robust audit trails. Reporting & Analysis - Prepare financial information for monthly and quarterly client reporting. - Produce budget versus actual reporting and variance analysis. - Support Senior Client Accountants with data validation and reporting queries. - Generate accurate service charge demands in line with budgets and lease requirements. Budgeting & Planning - Support annual budget preparation through analysis of historical expenditure and future cost assumptions. - Maintain audit trails of budget amendments. - Ensure approved budgets are accurately loaded into systems. Year-End & Audit - Prepare year-end audit packs to ETB level. - Liaise with auditors and provide supporting documentation. - Investigate and resolve audit queries and discrepancies. - Ensure year-end outputs are complete, accurate and delivered on time.Stakeholder Collaboration - Work closely with Senior Client Accountants, Property Managers and General Managers. - Provide financial insight, highlight risks and support operational decision- making. - Collaborate with auditors, finance and credit control teams to ensure financial integrity. Skills & Experience Essential • 2 years accounting experience. - Accounting in service charge or property management highly preferable. - Strong reconciliation and financial control knowledge. - Good working knowledge of Qube or similar accounting systems. • Strong Excel skills. Personal Attributes - Highly organised with excellent attention to detail. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Proactive, accountable and collaborative. - Confident communicator with both financial and non-financial stakeholders Salary - Negotiable up to a maximum of R40 000.00 CTC per month - depending on experience · UK working hours · UK public holidays · 25 days annual leave · Fully remote Originally posted on Himalayas