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