Service Charge Accountant

Overview

In this role you will manage financial records and reporting for an estate agency, ensuring regulatory compliance and insightful financial data to support decision-making. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate statements and forecasts while mentoring junior colleagues. The position offers hands-on use of major accounting software and focus on process accuracy at scale. This is a chance to contribute to financial stewardship within a diversified property services environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain financial statements, reports and records in line with accounting standards
• Manage accounts payable and receivable for timely payments and collections
• Conduct regular reconciliations of bank statements and general ledger accounts
• Assist with budgets and forecasts, providing performance insights
• Collaborate with other departments to deliver financial insights for decision-making
• Mentor junior team members and share best practices in accounting processes
• Utilize accounting software (PeopleSoft, Sage, QuickBooks, Xero or similar) to manage financial data

Key requirements

• Previous experience as Service Charge Accountant, Management Accountant, Client Accountant, Property Accountant, Client Support Accountant or similar
• Minimum 2 years of accounting experience
• Must have experience using Qube
• Understanding of financial management principles and practices
• Proficiency with accounting software including PeopleSoft, Sage, QuickBooks, Xero
• Strong communication skills for liaising with colleagues and stakeholders
• Ideally experience in financial accounting within the financial services sector

• Effective communication
• Mentoring/leadership
• Cross-functional collaboration
• PeopleSoft
• Sage
• QuickBooks

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