Service Charge Accounts Assistant

Location: Northampton - NN3
Sector: Property Management
Role Type: Permanent

Salary Expectations: £32,000 (negotiable)

We're recruiting for a Service Charge Accounts Assistant to join a busy property management business. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with experience in property accounts, service charge accounting, or a similar finance role within commercial or residential property.

• Supporting the property team with annual service charge budgets and forecasts, including cost breakdowns and budget schedules.
• Reconciling service charge expenditure and income, making sure costs are allocated to the correct schedules.
• Working with property managers to monitor spend against agreed budgets.
• Supporting the year-end accounts sign-off process with RMC Directors.
• Handling client and leaseholder accounting queries in a clear and professional way.
• Helping to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and industry guidance, including RICS Service Charge Professional Standards.
• Setting up financial information on the system following handover from previous agents or developers, ensuring opening and closing balances are accurate.
• Raising queries with previous agents or developers to...