Posted 22 July, 2026
Service Charge Accountant - Southend - Up to £35k
AJ Chambers
Southend-on-Sea, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Service Charge Accountant \n\n
Experience is essential.
\nService Charge Accountant | Southend | £30,000 - £35,000 DOE
\n\nWe're working with a well-established and highly respected property management business seeking a Client Accountant to join their growing team.
\nThis 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.
\nKey responsibilities include:
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- 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
We're looking for someone who:
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- 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
Package:
\n£30,000 - £35,000 salary
\nProfit share bonus
\nOffice based role (Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm)
\n22 days holiday plus bank holidays
\nRegular social events
\nAuto-enrolment pension
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