Service Charge Accountant

Location: Hybrid with occasional travel to Bradford/Peterborough

Salary: £38,194 per annum

Hours: 35 per week, Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm

Contract: Permanent

We believe everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to call home. This drives everything we do at Accent – delivering great service, understanding customer needs, and constantly evolving to better support both our customers and our people.

As a Service Charge Accountant
, you'll ensure service charge costs are accurate, transparent, and compliant with regulations and occupancy agreements. Your work will directly support financial stability and build customer trust. You'll contribute to forecasting, budgeting, and reporting, working with a collaborative team. This role suits someone confident in housing and service charges, who stays up to date with industry changes and can challenge where needed to achieve the right outcomes.

£38,194 for fully qualified candidates. Those still developing may start 5-10% lower, with clear progression support.

Essential:

• Strong knowledge of service charge legislation
• Advanced Excel skills
• Management accounting experience
• Experience preparing auditable service charge accounts
• Understanding of housing tenure types
• Finance qualification (or working towards)

Desirable:

• Social housing experience
• Knowledge of scheme structures
• Ability to interpret tenancy agreements/leases

Pre-employment checks (including DBS) will apply.

• Stage 1: Informal discussion with the hiring manager
• Stage 2: Assessment and behavioural interview (includes a pre-completed customer service questionnaire)

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave (option to buy more)
• Health plan, GP access, gym discounts, volunteering day
• Financial perks and discounts platform
• Pension options and life assurance (3x salary)
• Enhanced family policies and flexible working
• Strong career development and training opportunities

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. No sponsorship available.