Service Charge Accountant

Senior Service Charge Accountant / Bookkeeper Location: East Hertfordshire Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 DOE Sector: Property Management Employment Type: Full-time & Permanent – Immediate Start Available Overview An established Property Management company in East Hertfordshire is seeking an experienced Senior Service Charge Accountant / Bookkeeper to join their accounts team. This newly appointed role will be developed around the successful candidate, blending client-facing presentations, board-level reporting, and hands-on support for the office-based accounts department. The successful candidate will work across multiple internal teams, support the on-boarding of new business, and collaborate directly with the Head of Accounts on specialist projects, including structuring the firm’s accounting approach to Heat Networks. Key Responsibilities • Prepare year-end service charge accounts and liaise with external accountants • Manage income and expenditure ledgers, accruals and prepayments • Produce service charge budgets, forecasts and detailed variance reports • Complete bank reconciliations and monitor cashflow • Attend quarterly Directors’ meetings for larger buildings, presenting financial performance and explaining variances • Support Property Managers in understanding each building’s accounts and financial idiosyncrasies • Work with the on-boarding team to ensure accurate financial setup for new business • Handle complex client and leaseholder account queries professionally • Collaborate with the Head of Accounts on “special projects”, including Heat Network accounting structures • Ensure all financial records comply with RICS and ARMA guidelines Experience and Skills Required • Strong background in Service Charge Accounting or Property Accounts • Comprehensive knowledge of service charge accounts across multiple departmental areas • In-depth working knowledge of Qube (essential) • Confident presenting financial information to Directors and senior stakeholders • High level of accuracy, analytical ability and attention to detail • Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams • Organised, proactive and able to manage a varied workload • Experience using Sage (advantageous but not essential) Benefits • Salary between £50,000 and £60,000 depending on experience • Senior role with influence across the accounts department • Opportunity to shape and develop the role around your strengths • Supportive working environment with an ACCA-qualified Head of Accounts • Exposure to strategic financial projects and high-value portfolios