Property/Service Charge Accountant

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Our client, a well-established and steadily expanding organisation, is seeking a Service Charge Accountant to join their growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with detailed financial information, investigating discrepancies, and ensuring accuracy across complex cost data.You do not need to be formally qualified for this position. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn are far more important. The team offers a friendly, collaborative environment where new colleagues are supported as they develop.
As the company continues to grow, there is genuine scope for internal development and career progression.

The Role:

Working closely with both internal teams and external stakeholders, you will be responsible for reviewing financial information, validating charges, reconciling accounts, and resolving discrepancies. The role suits someone who enjoys structured work, problem-solving, and producing accurate, reliable financial outputs.
Key Responsibilities
Reviewing financial documents to confirm accuracy of charges and rates
Approving invoices and maintaining internal systems
Reconciling ledgers and performing both routine and investigative checks
Verifying that payments have been correctly recorded by external parties
Calculating financial adjustments and caps
Analysing data to identify errors or irregularities
Securing corrections or refunds where required
Requesting and reviewing supporting information from third parties
Preparing clear, structured financial reports
Assisting with annual forecasting and longer-term financial planning
Attending client meetings via phone, video call, or in person
Supporting the wider team with additional tasks as needed
Candidate Profile
Experience with accounts payable or similar financial processes is helpful but not essential
Strong Excel skills
Good working knowledge of Outlook
Previous exposure to service charges would be preferable, though full training will be provided
Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
Clear, professional written and verbal communication
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Willingness to complete background checks
What's on Offer
A friendly, supportive, and collaborative team environment
A growing organisation with real opportunities to develop and progress internally
Full training to build specialist expertise
A varied and interesting workload with room to expand your skills

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Location:
Leeds
Salary:
£30,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Accountancy;Accountancy

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