Senior Service Charge Accountant

Senior Service Charge Accountant Location: Hertford Hours: Monday - Friday 9-5.30pm Type: Hybrid, 2days from home Salary: £40,000 - £48,000PA Benefits: 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, free healthcare cashback plan plus 24/7 remote GP access, sponsorship for professional qualifications and up to 4 study days, pension scheme with up to 7% matched contributions and life insurance (4 annual salary), access to a wide range of shopping discounts, vouchers, cashback and exclusive offers through an employee rewards program Summary of the role: To provide financial support to the property managers as required, produce documentation for client meetings, produce year end accounts & assist in the budget preparation process. Main duties of theSenior Service Charge Accountant: Produce and review periodic financial reports dependent on client requirements i.e weekly/monthly/quarterly Enter annual service charge budgets ready for billing Calculate voids on semi-complete sites Assist property managers with ad-hoc financial queries from customers & clients Prepare annual service charge accounts on key client developments Submit client VAT return calculations as required Offer an escalation path to assist internal and external customers with complex queries/problems Liaise with clients as required to discuss the content of the accounts Essential experienced required for the Senior Service Charge Accountant: Ability to confidently use Microsoft Word and Outlook; and Excel to Intermediate Level High level of attention to detail & strong time management skills required Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide a consistent high level of customer service, to both internal and external customers. Ability to make decisions, both independently and collaboratively, based on reasoned arguments and supported by evidence. Prior experience of service charge accounts preparation, dealing with accountants/audit queries & ensuring compliance with the lease & best practice. Preferredexperienced required for the Senior Service Charge Accountant: Financial qualification (i.e AAT/ACCA/CIMA) Ability to read/interpret Leases Jackson Sims Recruitment, specialists in Real Estate, covering Block & Estate Management, Property Management (AST), Build to Rent (BTR), Facilities Management, Concierge, PBSA and Financial & Accounting Services, operating in London and throughout the UK. Should you be a candidate or client working in Real Estate, we have a multitude of recruitment services that can be tailored to you.

Location: Hertford, South East, GB

Posted Date: 10/16/2025