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  • Team Lead – Service Charge Accountant

    Job Title: Team Lead – Service Charge Accountant
    Location: Manchester
    Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
    Working Hours: Hybrid working – One day a month in the office
     
    Team Lead – Service Charge Accountant | Up to £50,000 PA | Manchester | Full-time, Permanent
     
    What You’ll Be Doing as a Team Lead – Service Charge Accountant
    • People management skills – Lead, mentor, and support a residential block management finance team.
    • Oversee end-to-end service charge accounting cycles in line with RICS guidelines.
    • Prepare, review, and issue accurate annual accounts and budgets.
    • Manage team workloads, performance reviews, and daily workflows.
    • Resolve complex financial escalations for clients and stakeholders.
    • Ensure data integrity and financial compliance across all managed portfolios.
     
    What We’re Looking For
    • Senior Service Charge Accountant ready to step up into leadership.
    • Strong accounting background specifically within residential block management.
    • Natural leadership ability with solid experience operating at a senior level.
    • Excellent communication skills to effectively guide and inspire a team.
    • High attention to detail regarding complex client financial reporting.
    • Relevant accounting qualification or equivalent property sector experience.
     
    Benefits
    • Medical cash plan incentives for your health.
    • Extra holiday allowance plus holiday buyback schemes.
    • Fully funded further learning and professional qualifications.
    • Exciting benefits and many more top perks!
    June 29, 2026
  • Senior Service Charge Accountant

    Job Title: Senior Service Charge Accountant
    Location: Manchester
    Job Type: Full-time
    Working Hours: Hybrid working (2 days in office, 3 days from home)
     
    Senior Service Charge Accountant | £40,000 PA | Manchester | Full-time
     
    What You’ll Be Doing as a Senior Service Charge Accountant
    • Prepare, verify, and upload annual property expenditure budgets.
    • Issue precise demands for ground rents and tenant maintenance fees.
    • Draft year-end financial statements and liaise with third-party auditors.
    • Calculate utility and insurance recharges for portfolio leaseholders.
    • Administer property tax responsibilities and financial compliance.
    • Support the wider estate management team with financial reporting.
    What We’re Looking For
    • Proven background working as a Senior Service Charge Accountant.
    • Strong mathematical skills with proficiency in financial analysis and Excel.
    • Prior experience or familiarity utilizing software for block management.
    • Professional accounting qualifications like ACCA, CIMA, or AAT.
    • Ability to collaborate across teams and handle leaseholder inquiries.
    • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
    Benefits
    • Medical cash plan incentives.
    • Extra holiday allowance and holiday buyback schemes.
    • Fully funded further learning and professional qualifications.
    • Exciting benefits and many more!
    June 23, 2026
  • Service Charge Accountant/ Team Lead

    Job Title: Service Charge Accountant (Team Lead)
    Location: Manchester (Hybrid)
    Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
    Working Hours: Monday to Friday (2 days office, 3 days home)
     
    Service Charge Accountant (Team Lead) | £45,000 | Manchester | Full Time
     
    You’ll Be Doing as a Service Charge Accountant (Team Lead)
    • Coordinate year-end statements and manage the external audit process.
    • Ensure annual budgets are precise and correctly uploaded.
    • Oversee invoicing for service charges, ground rents, and fees.
    • Manage utility recharges, insurance allocations, and tax administration.
    • Maintain financial compliance across the residential portfolio as a Service Charge Accountant (Team Lead).
    What We’re Looking For
    • Previous accounting experience: residential sector knowledge is a bonus.
    • Skilled in Microsoft Office and Excel; Qube experience is an advantage for a Service Charge Accountant (Team Lead).
    • High level of numerical accuracy and analytical ability.
    • Strong communicator who enjoys collaborating across different departments.
     
    April 20, 2026
  • Onboarding Client Accountant

    Job Title: Onboarding Client Accountant
    Location: Manchester (Remote)
    Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
    Working Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am-5pm
     
    Onboarding Client Accountant | £35,000 – £40,000 | Manchester | Permanent | Remote Work
     
    What You’ll Be Doing as an Onboarding Client Accountant
    • Orchestrate the fiscal setup of incoming property developments and audit handover files.
    • Construct management statements evaluating outgoings against allocated funds and liquidity.
    • Assemble annual financial records for validation by independent auditors.
    • Address complicated tenant payment disputes and work with internal departments as an Onboarding Client Accountant.
    • Conduct routine ledger balancing, premium allocations, and levy assessments.
    • Oversee heat and power fund verification and handle tax compliance filings.
    • Move finalized portfolio data to the core finance division following successful integration.
    • Transition into more senior responsibilities as the department continues to expand.
    What We’re Looking For
    • Legal authorization to hold employment in the UK for this Onboarding Client Accountant role.
    • Previous exposure to service charge finance within the real estate market.
    • Articulate verbal and written skills for high-level reporting and liaison.
    • Technical mastery of industry-specific property accounting software and sophisticated spreadsheet tools.
    • Ability to travel to the Manchester office once a month, while operating fully remote for the remainder of the time.
    • Over five years in a financial capacity with CIMA, ACCA, or ACA part-qualification.
    • Sharp evaluative mindset focused on precision and workflow enhancements for an Onboarding Client Accountant.

    April 20, 2026
  • Client Accountant

    Job Title: Client Accountant
    Location: Manchester
    Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
    Working Hours: Monday to Friday (2 days office, 3 days home)
     
    Client Accountant | Up to £35,000 | Manchester | Full-Time
     
    What You’ll Be Doing as a (Client Accountant)
    • Managing the daily financial transactions for property owners as a Client Accountant.
    • Producing comprehensive monthly and quarterly financial reports for clients.
    • Supervising the movement of funds between client and service charge accounts.
    • Resolving rent or service charge receipt issues promptly.
    • Ensuring the highest standards of client data integrity as a Client Accountant.
    • Liaising with internal stakeholders to provide financial clarity on managed assets.
    • Working as an essential Client Accountant within our expanding Manchester team.
     
    What We’re Looking For
    • Demonstrable experience in a client-facing accounting role.
    • A thorough understanding of client money protection regulations.
    • The flexibility to work 2 days in our Manchester office and 3 days from home.
    • Ability to multi-task and meet strict reporting deadlines.
    • A proactive Client Accountant with a client-first approach to service.
     
    April 13, 2026
  • Service Charge Accountant

    Job Title: Service Charge Accountant
    Location: Manchester
    Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
    Working Hours: Monday to Friday (2 days office, 3 days home)
     
    Service Charge Accountant | £34,000 | Manchester | Full-Time
     
    What You’ll Be Doing as a (Service Charge Accountant)
    • Overseeing the financial health of a diverse residential portfolio as a Service Charge Accountant.
    • Managing the preparation and distribution of annual year-end certificates.
    • Executing detailed budget-to-actual variance analysis for property developments.
    • Collaborating with property managers to ensure accurate financial reporting.
    • Maintaining rigorous audit trails and resolving complex financial queries as a Service Charge Accountant.
    • Supporting the wider finance team during a period of significant business expansion.
    • Acting as a pivotal Service Charge Accountant to ensure all statutory deadlines are met.
     
    What We’re Looking For
    • Substantial experience in property-related finance or service charge accounting.
    • Strong technical ability in reconciliations and balance sheet management.
    • Ability to work a hybrid schedule with 2 days in the Manchester office and 3 days from home.
    • Excellent communication skills for explaining financial data to non-finance staff.
    • A highly organised Service Charge Accountant with a keen eye for detail.
     
    April 13, 2026

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