Interim Service Charge Accountant

Do you have experience in Service Charge Accounting within the Housing sector? Are you ready to take on an impactful interim role with a small, dynamic Housing Association? Can you bring your expertise to support critical service charge processes and system implementation?

I am recruiting for an Interim Service Charge Accountant to join a small Housing Association in Hertfordshire on a three-to-six-month contract. This role will provide support during a busy period, ensuring the smooth handling of service charge queries and financial processes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Responding to service charge queries in the upcoming cycle.
• Conducting financial analysis and interrogation of service charge calculations.
• Performing adjustments to service charge figures as required.
• Reconciling 2024-25 service charge actuals.
• Supporting the delivery and integration of the service charge module in the new finance system.

This is an excellent opportunity for either a Service Charge Accounting specialist with sector experience or a Housing Finance generalist with a strong grasp of service charge processes.

The role offers a hybrid working pattern, providing flexibility while maintaining access to the Hertfordshire office for collaboration and key meetings.

To be considered, please meet the following criteria:

• Demonstrable experience in Service Charge Accounting within the Housing sector.
• Strong analysis and reconciliation skills.
• Proven ability to manage service charge queries and perform accurate calculations.
• Experience with system implementations or module integrations is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders effectively.

This role is available for an immediate start, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.