Senior Accountant - Service Charge

Service Charge Accountant

Location: Blackburn

Salary: Depending on relevant experience + Excellent Benefits

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (Office-based)

Work Location: In person

Full time / Permanent

Remarkable Jobs are recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded and expanding commercial retail property company, known for managing a large and diverse portfolio of mixed-use commercial sites across the UK. As the business continues to scale, they are offering excellent opportunities for professional growth within a high-performing finance team.

We are now seeking a detail-focused and experienced Service Charge Accountant to join their Blackburn office.

Service Charge Accountant Role:

As a Service Charge Accountant, you will be responsible for managing all service charge accounting activities across a portfolio of commercial retail properties. You will work closely with property managers, surveyors, and external stakeholders to ensure all budgets and reconciliations are accurate, transparent, and in line with lease agreements.

Service Charge Accountant Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare annual service charge budgets and reconcile year-end accounts.
• Ensure accurate coding and allocation of service charge expenditure.
• Liaise with property managers to review actual costs versus budget and respond to tenant queries.
• Maintain up-to-date financial records and process relevant transactions using Sage 50 and Excel.
• Prepare service charge statements and reports for audit purposes.
• Manage supplier invoices and utility charge allocations related to service charge accounts.
• Ensure compliance with commercial lease obligations and service charge codes of practice.

What They Are Looking For:

Essential:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a service charge accounting role within commercial or retail property.
• Solid understanding of service charge accounting principles and lease obligations.
• Proficient in Sage 50 and Microsoft Excel.
• Able to manage multiple budgets and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and excellent attention to detail.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the RICS Commercial Service Charge Code.
• Experience working with a retail or shopping centre portfolio.
• AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA.

Key Attributes:

• Organised, methodical, and proactive.
• Confident working independently and collaboratively with wider teams.
• Eager to develop professionally within a supportive and fast-paced environment.

Benefits Include:

• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Pension contribution
• Free on-site parking
• Monday to Friday working (no weekends)
• Career progression opportunities in a growing business

If you are a driven Service Charge Accountant looking to grow your career in the commercial retail property sector, Remarkable Jobs would love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving organisation and become a valued part of their long-term success.

Apply now through Remarkable Jobs and take the next step in your career!