Service Charge Accountant

Our client is recruiting for a Service Charge Accountant to join their business in Birmingham. The role is remote with occasional office travel, and is paying between £40-45k.

What you'll do:

• Lead the rent and service charge cycle across a large portfolio of properties, acting as the subject matter expert and central point of coordination.
• Work closely with Housing, Finance and operational teams to ensure clear communication and accountability throughout the service charge process.
• Manage annual service charge budgets, preparing reconciliations, accruals and year-end accounts with precision and attention to detail.
• Ensure accurate charging, billing and reporting by establishing robust processes, controls and approvals that promote transparency.
• Improve cost coding, data quality and audit trails to strengthen governance and facilitate effective audits.
• Support audits, reviews and year-end assurance activities by delivering information that stakeholders trust for its accuracy and strong evidence base.
• Drive continuous process improvements that enhance structure, ownership and repeatability within the rent and service charge function.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams to foster collaboration and ensure successful outcomes.

What you bring:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of service charges within property finance or housing finance environments is essential for success in this role.
• Strong background in budgeting processes, reconciliations and cost recoverability ensures accurate financial management across portfolios.
• Experience collaborating with operational teams as well as finance professionals and auditors supports effective cross-functional communication.
• Advanced Excel skills combined with data analysis capabilities enable you to produce detailed reports that inform decision-making.
• Accounting qualification (part-qualified or qualified by experience such as AAT) provides a solid foundation for handling complex financial tasks.
• Familiarity with property management principles enhances your ability to interpret agreements accurately.
• Excellent interpersonal skills allow you to build dependable relationships across departments while promoting collaborative problem-solving.
• Commitment to continuous improvement drives your approach towards strengthening governance structures within the rent/service charge function.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates