SERVICE CHARGE ACCOUNTANT
UP TO £50,000 BASE PLUS BENEFITS
STUDY SUPPORT  
FLEXIBLE HYBRID WORKING
LONDON


Gravitas Group are partnered exclusively, with a growing Housing Association, based in London. They are a subsidiary to a G15 Housing Association and through continued growth are looking to hire a Service Charge Accountant to join the Finance team.

The Service Charge Accountant will ensure accurate budgeting, reconciliation, and compliance with relevant regulations for service charge funds, primarily within a residential property portfolio.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

• Prepare and reconcile annual service charge budgets and actuals.
• Produce and issue year-end service charge accounts in line with lease agreements and statutory guidelines (Landlord and Tenant Act 1985).
• Manage and report on reserve funds, ensuring correct contributions and balances.
• Monitor expenditure, compare against budgets, and post adjustments as needed.
• Provide service charge budgets for new developments at design stage.
• Calculate and issue service charge estimates, actuals, major works charges, and ground rent in line with lease terms and within set timescales.
• Handle leaseholder and tenant queries on service charge estimates, statements, and variances.
• Liaise with internal teams (Repairs, Development, Finance) to ensure correct cost allocations and billing for works and new developments.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE
 

• A qualified or part qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with demonstrable experience in a similar Rents and Service Charge role.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Section 20 and other leasehold legislation.
• Intermediate to Advance Excel skills
• Experience of working in Housing or Property desirable.

BENEFITS
 

• Employee Wellness Program
• MediCash Platform
• Annual Leave from 27 days up to 32 days excluding public holidays. With the option to buy (or sell) up to 5 additional days annual leave per calendar year
• Loan schemes; including season ticket & welfare loans.
• Pension matched up to 8%.
• Training, including study support for ACCA’s or CIMA
• Life Assurance – 5 x annual salary life assurance cover.
• Flexible working arrangements, with 2 days work from home each week