Join a well-established housing organisation in a key finance role that plays a vital part in supporting sustainable, well-managed homes and communities. This Service Charge Accountant position offers an excellent opportunity to take ownership of the service charge function across a diverse housing portfolio, while managing and developing a small team within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation. You'll be responsible for overseeing the full service charge process, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and value for money for customers, while safeguarding income streams. This Service Charge Accountant role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining technical accounting expertise with leadership, collaboration, and service improvement. We'd love to hear from candidates with experience in service charge accounting within the housing sector, particularly those who enjoy working closely with operational teams, auditors, and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality financial services. The Service Charge Accountant will act as the subject-matter expert for all service charge matters across the organisation. As a Service Charge Accountant, you will be:
1. Managing the service charge setting and accounting process across rental and home ownership properties
2. Producing accurate and timely service charge estimates and year-end statements
3. Line managing and supporting a Service Charge Officer
4. Ensuring compliance with service charge legislation, best practice, and internal policies
5. Supporting internal and external service charge audits
6. Leading improvements to processes, controls, and service delivery
7. Acting as an expert advisor to service owners and budget holders
I'd love to speak to anyone who has:
8. Significant experience in service charge management within the housing sector is a must
9. Strong knowledge of service charge legislation and Registered Social Landlord income processes
10. Excellent numeracy and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail
11. Proven organisational skills and the ability to meet statutory deadlines
12. Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
Key requirements for this Service Charge Accountant role:
13. Proven experience delivering service charge estimates and statements of actual costs
14. Experience managing relationships with external stakeholders
15. Experience managing and developing staff
16. Ability to produce clear and concise financial reports
17. Satisfactory basic DBS check
Desirable experience includes:
18. Part-qualified professional accountant
19. Knowledge of the housing sector
20. Experience using OpenAccounts and Orchard housing systems
21. Understanding of Registered Provider financial legislation, including FRS 102
The role is offering:
22. A key finance position within a respected housing organisation
23. The opportunity to shape and improve service charge processes
24. A collaborative and supportive working environment
25. A meaningful Service Charge Accountant role where your work supports transparency, compliance, and customer value
If this Service Charge Accountant role sounds like your next opportunity, please apply now or contact Ryan at or call 07488 866 709.