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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