Hybrid Senior Service Charge Accountant

Posted 2 months ago

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About the role

  • Senior Service Charge Accountant at The Crown Estate managing service charge accounts across diverse property portfolio. Leading finance team and ensuring compliance with RICS guidelines and lease terms.

Responsibilities

  • Overseeing the day-to-day activities of the Service Charge team, ensuring accuracy and consistency in all outputs
  • Managing and reviewing live service charge working files and trackers
  • Preparing annual service charge reconciliations in line with RICS guidelines and lease terms
  • Supporting quarterly actual vs. budget reviews and advising on forward funding concerns
  • Collaborating with property managers to resolve financial queries and explain variances
  • Producing weekly reports and supporting internal and external audits
  • Leading on accruals, prepayments, and journal adjustments related to service charge activity

Requirements

  • Extensive experience in service charge accounting across commercial and/or residential property
  • Great understanding of RICS Service Charge Code and lease compliance
  • Proficiency in property management systems such as Horizon or Voyager (or similar)
  • Excellent analytical and reporting skills with a high level of attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience leading or mentoring a team
  • Confident communicator who can collaborate effectively with stakeholders across finance and property teams
  • A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Benefits

  • A collaborative and inclusive team culture
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression
  • A role where your work directly supports operational and financial performance
  • Competitive salary and benefits package, including flexible working, enhanced family policies, private healthcare, and generous holiday allowance
  • 28 days paid holiday, 2 volunteering days and the option to purchase further holiday
  • Flexible working policies
  • Market leading family friendly policies
  • Workplace, Culture & Diversity initiatives

Job title

Senior Service Charge Accountant

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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