Commercial Service Charge Accountant

  • Trident International Associates
  • Apr 01, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Join a Business on the Rise

Commercial Service Charge Accountant. OUR CLIENT is a market-leading, listed real estate investment firm with an AUM of over 5billion. As they continue to grow, they are looking for an experienced Service Charge Accountant to join their London finance team.

THE ROLE

You will take ownership of service charge accounting for a portfolio of properties, ensuring accurate financial reporting and reconciliation.

  • Perform annual service charge reconciliations (actual vs budget).
  • Post journals, accruals, and prepayments.
  • Reconcile service charge accounts across multiple systems.
  • Issue balancing charges/credits to tenants.
  • Prepare and manage annual service charge budgets.
  • Upload and maintain financial data in internal systems.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant industry guidelines (e.g. RICS).
  • Liaise with Property and Facilities Management teams.
  • Handle and resolve tenant queries.

THE PERSON

  • Solid experience preparing service charge accounts (commercial property preferred).
  • Strong understanding of accruals and prepayments.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office applications.
  • Experience of a property management system will be advantageous.

BENEFITS:

  • Pension.
  • Private Health Care.
  • Hybrid (4 days office).
  • Life assurance.
  • + more.

Click 'apply' to be part of a high-performing and growing business.

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