Service Charge Accountant

Weybridge Permanent £40,000 - £45,000 per year View Job Description
The role of Service Charge Accountant requires expertise in managing financial aspects of property portfolios. This position in Weybridge is ideal for a professional with a strong background in accounting and finance within the property industry.
  • Opportunity to join a growing business
  • Chance to develop and progress

About Our Client

An exciting opportunity for a Service Charge Accountant to join a well-established, family-run property business based in Weybridge, offering on-site parking. This varied role provides autonomy, collaboration across teams, and the chance to take ownership of property finances and service charge accounting within a supportive environment.

Job Description

The key responsibilities for the role of Service Charge Accountant include:

  • Managing commercial property finances and maintaining accurate lease records.
  • Raising rent, service charge, utility, and insurance invoices and posting tenant receipts.
  • Preparing completion statements for new leases and monthly rent pay-overs to landlords.
  • Performing bank reconciliations and assisting with monthly and quarterly accounts.
  • Collaborating on annual service charge budgets, preparing cashflows, and managing tenant communications.
  • Preparing year-end service charge accounts for audit and liaising with auditors.
  • Handling tenant queries and ensuring all financial data is accurate and up to date.



The Successful Applicant

A successful Service Charge Accountant should have:

  • A minimum of 3 years' accounting experience, ideally including commercial service charges.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with colleagues and tenants.
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage workloads independently.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
  • A proactive, positive attitude with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
  • Experience with sales and purchase ledger functions and full P&L and balance sheet reconciliations is desirable.
  • A team player mindset, able to collaborate while taking ownership of responsibilities.



What's on Offer

The role of Service Charge Accountant offers a competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 per annum, plus:

  • A full-time, permanent role with a well-established, family-run property business.
  • A supportive and collaborative working environment with the opportunity to take ownership of commercial property finances.
  • Comprehensive training and handover from the outgoing accountant.
  • Career development opportunities within a growing property business.
  • Convenient Weybridge location with on-site parking.
  • Competitive salary and benefits reflective of experience.



Contact
Amir Rafiq
Quote job ref
JN-102025-6870687
Phone number
+44 781 619 7088

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Part Qualified Accounting Jobs
Sector
Property
Location
Weybridge
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Amir Rafiq
Consultant phone
+44 781 619 7088
Job reference
JN-102025-6870687