Service Charge Accountant Location: South London, Brixton Contract: Permenant Hours: 40 per week Pay: £50,000 per annum benefits Working Pattern: Hybrid working - 1 day a week from home Social Housing Experience Required Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a well-known client based in the South London, Brixton area who are looking for a highly skilled Service Charge Accountant to join their team Key Responsibilities - Service Charge Accountant: Budgeting & Financial Reporting Prepare and reconcile annual service charge budgets and actuals. Produce and issue year-end service charge accounts in line with lease agreements and statutory guidelines (Landlord and Tenant Act 1985). Manage and report on reserve funds, ensuring correct contributions and balances. Monitor expenditure, compare against budgets, and post adjustments as needed. Provide service charge budgets for new developments at design stage. Billing & System Management Calculate and issue service charge estimates, actuals, major works charges, and ground rent in line with lease terms and within set timescales. Lead on the rent increase process, ensuring accurate calculations and communications. Troubleshoot and improve service charge billing systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Maintain service charge ledgers and ensure accurate postings in financial systems. Stakeholder Engagement & Queries Liaise with SNG to ensure the bank balance is topped up with the correct amounts. Reconcile the individual leaseholder accounts and produce and send out yearly financial statements Handle leaseholder and tenant queries on service charge estimates, statements, and variances. Liaise with internal teams (Repairs, Development, Finance) to ensure correct cost allocations and billing for works and new developments. Support internal and external audits, tribunals, and court proceedings with required financial data. Collaborate with the Leasehold Adviser to improve communication with residents, including welcome packs and service charge handbooks. Governance & Compliance Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and obtain dispensation where necessary. Review lease agreements to ensure all service charge elements are captured. Identify non-collectable charges and prepare write-off documentation as required. Conduct Land Registry checks to confirm leaseholder ownership status. Engagement & Representation Arrange and attend leaseholder service charge meetings and community events. Provide input to legal and tribunal cases as required. Represent the organisation at First Tier Tribunals and in County Court when necessary.