Trainee Service Charge Accountant

Job description

Main purpose of the Role: The ideal candidate will have an understanding of service charge accounting and the associated legislation. They must also have a proven ability to work on their own initiative, excellent organisational skills and a pro-active approach to their daily tasks and be expected to develop the role as the business grows.

Location: Hampton Hill

Salary: £35,000 DOE

Key Responsibilities
- Issuing of demands for service charges and ground rents
- Entering and maintaining annual budgets for service charges
- Chasing arrears and liaising with solicitors for legal action
- Bank reconciliation
- Invoice entry and contractor payments
- Preparation of year end summaries for accountants
- Confirmation statements and stock transfers
- Collection and monitoring of management and administration fees
- Supporting the block managers day to day admin
- Issuing consultation notices and collating observations
- Full TPI training will be provided to the right candidate

Personal Skills
- Honest and reliable
- Driven and self-motivated

- Confident, dynamic and diplomatic
- Works well under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Excellent literacy and numerical skills
- Good knowledge of Word and excel
- Working knowledge of Property Management is an advantage

Department Block Management Role Trainee Service Charge Accountant Locations Hampton Hill Support

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Salary indication

£35,000 Per Year

Published at

09-07-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No