Service Charge Manager -London

Ref: (Ref: D22D113 )
Salary: £ 65,000 - 67,500 + Benefits
Specialist Area: Accountant
Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

An excellent opportunity to join OUR CLIENT - a globally recognised real estate platform redefining property management through operational excellence, innovation and a genuinely customer-focused approach. Backed by substantial international investment and managing a prestigious commercial portfolio across the United Kingdom, this business has built an outstanding reputation within the prime Central London market. With continued growth, a strong ESG agenda and significant investment in technology, this is an exciting opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking and highly respected organisation at a pivotal stage of expansion.

THE ROLE:

This is a senior appointment within the real estate finance function, offering the chance to lead an established service charge team while managing a high-profile commercial portfolio and reporting directly the FD.

You will play a key role in driving best practice, strengthening client relationships and ensuring service charge processes are delivered to the highest professional standards.

Key responsibilities include:
• Leading, mentoring and developing the service charge team.
• Managing performance, training and ongoing development.
• Overseeing service charge budgets, reconciliations and reporting.
• Preparing annual accounts in accordance with RICS regulations.
• Working closely with property managers, clients and tenants across a premium portfolio.
• Supporting onboarding of new assets and clients onto financial systems.
• Driving accuracy, efficiency and continuous improvement across processes.
• Managing cash reconciliations and resolving complex queries.

THE PERSON:

The successful candidate will bring strong commercial property service charge accounting experience together with the confidence to lead within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

You will ideally have:
• Proven experience within commercial property service charge accounting.
• Strong knowledge of RICS regulations and accounting procedures.
• Previous experience using YARDI, MRI QUBE, TRAMPS or similar.
• Advanced Excel capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• The ability to manage priorities and perform under pressure.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to join a globally respected real estate business.
• Exposure to a prestigious commercial property portfolio.
• Strong career prospects within a growing platform.
• Collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Long-term stability combined with an entrepreneurial environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package including Hybrid and flexible working.

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