Service Charge Accountant

Service Charge Accountant, Property, Up to £300 per day, Temporary role. Service Charge Accountant – Alderly Edge Day Rate:
Up to £250 per day

Location:

Alderley Edge (5 days in office)

Contract:

Temporary / Contract (flexible depending on business need) Overview

A leading property organisation based in Wilmslow is seeking an experienced Service Charge Accountant to join their finance team. This role is ideal for a self‑starter with a strong background in service charge accounting, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple portfolios. You will be fully office‑based, working closely with property managers, surveyors, and internal finance colleagues to ensure accurate and timely service charge reporting.

Key Responsibilities Service Charge Management Prepare and reconcile annual service charge accounts across a mixed portfolio. Produce service charge budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis. Review and process service charge expenditure, ensuring accuracy and correct allocation. Manage year‑end service charge packs and liaise with external auditors where required. Financial Reporting Produce monthly and quarterly financial reports for internal stakeholders and clients. Monitor cashflows, accruals, and prepayments.

Maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations and ledgers. Prepare statements and documentation in line with RICS and ARMA guidelines (where applicable). Stakeholder Collaboration Work closely with Property Managers to address queries and ensure smooth budgeting and reconciliation processes. Communicate clearly with suppliers, tenants, and stakeholders regarding charges, cost allocations, and variances. Assist with process improvements and system optimisation within the finance function.

Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as a Service Charge Accountant, ideally within property, block management, or commercial real estate. Strong understanding of service charge legislation and best practice (e.g., RICS Code of Practice). Excellent Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data handling).

Experience with property management/accounting systems (e.g., Qube/Tramps/Yardi) desirable. High attention to detail and strong analytical capability. Confident communicator able to challenge and support non‑finance stakeholders. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.  

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