At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage service charges and ensure financial accuracy in a supportive Finance team.
- Company: Established organisation in the housing sector with a focus on compliance and value.
- Benefits: Join a diverse team with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Other info: Inclusive recruitment process welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring financial controls and supporting residents.
- Qualifications: Experience in service charge calculations and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 41000 - 41000 £ per year.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Service Charge Analyst on behalf of our client, a well-established organisation within the housing sector. This is a key role within the Finance team, responsible for accurately setting and managing service charges to ensure value for money and strong financial controls across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare accurate service charge estimates and actuals statements, ensuring compliance with legislative and lease requirements
- Administer sinking funds and prepare audit files, liaising with external auditors
- Review service charge apportionment methodology to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Scrutinise external management companies' estimates, actuals, and invoices for accurate recharging
- Investigate budget variances and report findings to support financial management
- Liaise across teams to ensure rechargeable costs are accurately identified and coded
- Support resident consultations and resolve service charge disputes
Skills & Experience Required:
- Proven experience calculating and monitoring service charges
- Experience working within a Housing Association is essential
- Part or fully qualified with a relevant accounting qualification
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
- Confident communicator, able to liaise effectively across multiple teams and with external stakeholders
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced service charge professional to join a supportive Finance team, playing a key role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and value for money across the organisation's service charge operations. If this looks like it could be the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you.
PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
