Service Charge Accountant role on a 6 month FTC for a property management company in Hitchin Your new company A small and supportive property-focused organisation managing the accounts of several related entities. Due to growth and the need for the Finance Manager to focus on wider responsibilities, a new Service Charge Accountant role has been created. This is an office‑based position where you will play a key part in the smooth running of the finance function and the set-up and management of service charge budgets across a varied property portfolio. Your new role You will also lead on reviewing, updating and creating service charge budgets for both residential and commercial properties. This will include full lease reviews, setting up new budgets, establishing sinking funds, producing 5‑year maintenance plans, reconciling year‑end accounts, issuing Section 20 notices where required, and uploading data into new property management software. You will set up compliant processes for service charge management and hand over clear documentation to support ongoing property and finance operations. What you'll need to succeed Experience in the property industry and/or multi‑company environments (advantageous) Strong working knowledge of Xero Solid AP and AR experience Strong service charge accounting experience Excellent accuracy, attention to detail and self-review ability Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables & VLOOKUPs) A friendly, proactive, can‑do attitude and strong communication skills Ability to work independently with minimal oversight Professional judgement, confidentiality and reliability Strong self-learning skills Must be fully office‑based due to the nature of the role What you'll get in return You will join a close‑knit and welcoming team where your contribution genuinely matters. You’ll enjoy a varied and interesting workload across both bookkeeping and service charge management, autonomy in your role, the opportunity to shape processes for the future and exposure to a broad range of property and financial responsibilities. There is potential for the role to be extended depending on business needs and how the position develops. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4771542