Service Charge Accountant

Senior Service Charge Accountant

London / Hybrid – Competitive Salary + Benefits

A well-established and highly respected UK property investment and asset management business is seeking an experienced Senior Service Charge Accountant to join their growing finance team. The business manages a diverse UK property portfolio including commercial, retail, and mixed-use assets.

This is a senior position responsible for overseeing the service charge accounting function across a varied portfolio while supporting the wider property and asset management teams.

• Full responsibility for the preparation and production of service charge accounts across a large multi-asset property portfolio
• Managing service charge budgets, forecasts, and reconciliations in line with lease agreements and RICS guidelines
• Reviewing accounts prepared by junior team members and providing technical oversight
• Liaising closely with property managers, asset managers, and external managing agents
• Managing year-end processes and audit queries with external auditors
• Reviewing service charge expenditure and ensuring correct cost allocation
• Assisting with cash flow forecasting and variance analysis across service charge funds
• Supporting the implementation and improvement of service charge accounting processes and controls

• Proven experience in service charge accounting within the property sector
• Strong understanding of RICS service charge regulations and best practice
• Experience working with commercial or mixed-use property portfolios
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with property accounting systems (e.g. MRI, Yardi, TRAMPS or similar)
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work closely with property and asset management teams
• Ideally ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualified or part qualified (or equivalent experience)

• Opportunity to join a highly regarded property investment and asset management firm
• Exposure to a high-quality, institutional property portfolio
• A collaborative and professional working environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working arrangement