Service Charge Accounting Team Leader

We are working with a well-established residential property management business seeking a Service Charge Accounts Coordinator to oversee a team of Service Charge Accountants and support the delivery of accurate, timely service charge accounts across a portfolio of residential estates. This role would suit an experienced accounting professional with a strong understanding of year-end accounts and previous supervisory or management experience. You will combine hands-on accounting responsibilities with team leadership, process improvement and collaboration across multiple departments to ensure high standards of service and financial accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of Service Charge Accountants, managing workloads, monitoring deadlines and ensuring accounts are completed accurately and on time.
• Prepare service charge and RMC accounts, raise demands, complete bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow across a small portfolio of estates.
• Review service charge accounts in line with internal procedures, support budget reviews and manage ground rent remittances and corporation tax administration.
• Lead regular team meetings, one-to-ones, appraisals and probation reviews, providing coaching, training and ongoing support to team members.
• Work closely with internal departments and senior management to improve processes, strengthen financial controls and promote best practice. The Ideal Candidate:
• ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualified, or qualified by experience, with a sound understanding of accounting principles and year-end accounts preparation.
• At least two years' experience in a supervisory or management role, with the ability to motivate a team and support individual development.
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with experience of mail merging. Familiarity with Qube Property Management software would be advantageous.
• A clear and professional communicator who can build effective working relationships across departments and contribute to a collaborative working environment. Please apply via the advert or contact John at Eclectic Recruitment for more information. We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time, but if you haven't heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential opportunities