Job Description

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.

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.

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).

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