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Service Charge Accountant

October 7, 2025 | Comments Off on Service Charge Accountant

Temporary Service Charge Accounts/Finance Managements Support - Beckenham, South East London - £20 - £23 Per Hour

My client, an independent property management agent based in Beckenham, are seeking a temporary worker to support on service charge accounts/finance management. This will be ongoing but there is a permanent opportunity so if desired, this can turn into a temp to perm role.

Reporting to the Director, you will be managing the accounting function for a portfolio of 65 developments.

Duties could include supporting on any of the below:

  • Manage the accounting function for a property portfolio, ensuring compliance with RICS, TPI, lease requirements, and regulations (including VAT and Payroll).
  • Handle company secretarial duties, including legal info requests, preparing VFM and Cure Company accounts, and maintaining property and client databases.
  • Prepare budgets, issue service charge and ground rent demands, manage arrears and credit control and ensure timely completion of year-end accounts. Set up new properties up on Blockman System and Companies House as applicable.
  • Oversee day-to-day financial matters of properties, reconcile client funds, manage payroll (if applicable), and ensure accurate financial records.
  • Prepare financial elements of LPE1 Sales Pack, liaise with solicitors, and ensure proper documentation after property transfers.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 3-5 years' service charge accounts experience
  • Corporate accounts would be ideal
  • Software experience with Blockman and Zero would be advantageous
  • Analytical with strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
  • Strong articulate communication skills
  • Good organisational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines
  • Hard working with a positive attitude and work ethic Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm, 1 hour lunch break, 5 days in the office. Parking onsite and free parking is available within a 5-minute walk of the office or alternatively there are several local car parks nearby.

    For more information, please contact Anisha at Dove & Hawk Property Recruitment on 0203 725 9835 or

Dove & Hawk is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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