Service Charge Accountant – Alderly EdgeDay Rate: Up to £250 per dayLocation: Alderley Edge (5 days in office)
Contract: Temporary / Contract (flexible depending on business need)
OverviewA leading property organisation based in Wilmslow is seeking an experienced Service Charge Accountant to join their finance team. This role is ideal for a self‑starter with a strong background in service charge accounting, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple portfolios. You will be fully office‑based, working closely with property managers, surveyors, and internal finance colleagues to ensure accurate and timely service charge reporting.
Key ResponsibilitiesService Charge Management
1. Prepare and reconcile annual service charge accounts across a mixed portfolio.
2. Produce service charge budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
3. Review and process service charge expenditure, ensuring accuracy and correct allocation.
4. Manage year‑end service charge packs and liaise with external auditors where required.
Financial Reporting
5. Produce monthly and quarterly financial reports for internal stakeholders and clients.
6. Monitor cashflows, accruals, and prepayments.
7. Maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations and ledgers.
8. Prepare statements and documentation in line with RICS and ARMA guidelines (where applicable).
Stakeholder Collaboration
9. Work closely with Property Managers to address queries and ensure smooth budgeting and reconciliation processes.
10. Assist with process improvements and system optimisation within the finance function.
Skills & Experience Required
11. Proven experience as a Service Charge Accountant, ideally within property, block management, ormercial real estate.
12. Strong understanding of service charge legislation and best practice (, RICS Code of Practice).
13. Excellent Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data handling).
14. Experience with property management/accounting systems (, Qube/Tramps/Yardi) desirable.
15. High attention to detail and strong analytical capability.
16. Confidentmunicator able to challenge and support non‑finance stakeholders.