Vacancy Name
Service Charge Senior
Vacancy No
VN1359
Employment Type
Permanent
Duration
N/A
Location City
Altrincham
Location Country
United Kingdom
Company Description
Xeinadin was established in 2019 when a number of leading business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It's our people who drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 2500 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.
Description
Are you an experienced service charge professional looking to step into a senior role? We’re looking for a Service Charge Senior to join our growing team in Altrincham. You’ll take responsibility for a portfolio of residential and/or commercial properties, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of service charge accounts. This role involves client liaison, supporting junior team members, and playing a key part in delivering excellent service to our property sector clients.
Key Responsibilities
Preparing and reviewing year-end service charge accounts for residential and commercial properties.
Reconciling income and expenditure, including accruals and prepayments.
Managing a portfolio of properties and serving as the primary point of contact for clients and property managers.
Liaising with external stakeholders to resolve complex queries and ensure compliance with current legislation.
Supporting junior team members with technical guidance and review of work.
Assisting with statutory accounts preparation and audit queries, where required.
Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of service charge best practices and RICS guidelines.
Reconciling income and expenditure, including accruals and prepayments.
Managing a portfolio of properties and serving as the primary point of contact for clients and property managers.
Liaising with external stakeholders to resolve complex queries and ensure compliance with current legislation.
Supporting junior team members with technical guidance and review of work.
Assisting with statutory accounts preparation and audit queries, where required.
Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of service charge best practices and RICS guidelines.
Key Requirements
Previous experience in service charge accounting (residential, commercial, or mixed).
AAT qualified or qualified by experience (QBE); ACCA/ACA part-qualified desirable but not essential.
Strong understanding of service charge legislation and leaseholder requirements.
AAT qualified or qualified by experience (QBE); ACCA/ACA part-qualified desirable but not essential.
Strong understanding of service charge legislation and leaseholder requirements.
Additional Requirements
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with property management systems (e.g., Qube, MRI, Yardi).
High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with property management systems (e.g., Qube, MRI, Yardi).
Model
Hybrid
Salary
Competitive
Benefits
Benefits
Company Pension Scheme
25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
Business closure over Christmas*
Life Assurance x4 annual salary
Enhanced family leave policies
Enhanced Company Sick Pay
Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, free and confidential
Corporate Discounts Platform
Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as:
PMI single or family
Critical Illness Cover
Cash plan
Cycle to work
Eye care
Dental
subject to exceptions and business needs
Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as: