Job Title: Service Charge Accountant Location: Hertfordshire Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 About the Company: Join a growing, dynamic team managing a portfolio of prime and super-prime sites across London. With a supportive and friendly environment, this company offers an excellent opportunity for career growth in a tight-knit setting, reporting directly to the Associate Director. Role Overview: As a Service Charge Accountant, you will manage the service charge accounts for a portfolio of approximately 20 prestigious sites. The ideal candidate will be a part-qualified or fully qualified accountant with a strong foundation in service charge accounting and a minimum of three years of experience. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and review annual service charge budgets, manage reconciliations, and support audits. Maintain detailed and accurate records for each property within the portfolio. Conduct financial analysis, providing insights and reports to Property Managers and senior management. Collaborate closely with Property Managers to ensure smooth financial operations and clear communication regarding lease terms. Interpret and apply lease agreements accurately to align financial reporting and compliance with lease terms. Use MRI Qube for accounting functions. Requirements: Minimum 3 years of experience in service charge accounting, ideally within high-end residential portfolios. Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). Proficient in reading and interpreting lease agreements. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with Property Managers and stakeholders. Familiarity with MRI Qube software preferred, but training for the software is provided. Additional Information: Primarily office-based for effective collaboration with the Accounts Team and Property Managers, with up to 2 days remote working for the right candidate.