Skip to main content
Posted 22 July, 2026

Service Charge Accountant - Southend - £35,000 pa

AJ Chambers
Southend-on-Sea, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Service Charge Officer\n

\n

Client Accountant | Southend | £32,000 - £35,000

\n

\n

We're working with a well-established and highly respected property management business seeking a Client Accountant to join their growing team.

\n

\n

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with service charge accounting experience who enjoys managing their own portfolio and working closely with property management colleagues in a varied, hands-on role.

\n

\n

Key responsibilities include:

\n

Service charge reconciliations and annual accounts preparation

\n

Budget preparation and ongoing service charge management

\n

Utility and direct recoverable reconciliations

\n

Rent, service charge, insurance and ground rent demands

\n

Arrears management and client reporting

\n

Tenant and landlord account administration

\n

Liaising with landlords, tenants, suppliers and property managers

\n

\n

We're looking for someone who:

\n

Has experience within property management accounts and service charges

\n

Can work independently and manage their own workload effectively

\n

Has strong attention to detail and organisational skills

\n

Is confident communicating with clients and stakeholders

\n

Has good Excel and Microsoft Office skills

\n

\n

Package:

\n

£32,000 - £35,000 salary

\n

Profit share bonus

\n

Office based role (Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm)

\n

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

\n

Regular social events

\n

Auto-enrolment pension

\n

\n

Interested in learning more? Get in touch for a confidential discussion or send your CV directly.

\n