Senior Service Charge Accountant

Highlights

• Step into a senior-level role within one of the UK's most established residential estate management groups
• Hybrid working with just one day per week in the office across five UK locations
• Opportunity to work on complex phased developments within a growing, structured business

About the opportunity

A prominent UK estate management group, administering over £20m of client service charge budgets across large residential developments, is seeking an experienced Senior Service Charge Accountant. With offices in Cambridge, London, Bracknell and Nottingham and plans for continued expansion, the group also includes dedicated Facilities Management and Legal divisions - offering breadth of career opportunity within a single organisation.

What makes the role exceptional

This is a role for a property accountant who is ready to operate at a higher level of complexity and autonomy. You will manage a portfolio of client estates end-to-end, with particular exposure to phased developments and void calculations - areas that require genuine expertise. Working closely with Estate Managers and external accountants, you will also play an active role in quarterly reporting and client-facing work, building relationships across the business.

Key responsibilities

• Manage annual service charge budgets with accurate apportionments for a complex portfolio
• Lead on phased development accounting and void calculations
• Prepare and submit end-of-year service charge accounts for external review
• Own monthly bank reconciliations across client estates
• Produce and present quarterly management reports with expenditure analysis
• Handle escalated leaseholder and client queries to resolution
• Administer utilities, insurance recharging and corporation tax
• Support and mentor junior members of the client accounting team

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of accounts experience, with a senior or specialist background in property
• Part-qualified or qualified CIMA, ACCA or ACA
• Proven experience with phased developments, void calculations and quarterly reporting - non-negotiable
• Property sector accounting experience is essential
• Able to commute to one of the five listed office locations
• Strong analytical, communication and relationship-management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Experience with Qube software is advantageous

Rewards and benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Pension scheme
• Study support available
• Holiday purchase scheme and birthday off
• Life assurance and Smart Health platform
• PerkBox employee discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Long service awards, employee referral scheme and regular social events