Service Charge Accountant Based in Kent, Hybrid (3 days on-site) 12-month FTC £45,000 - £50,000 We are seeking a proactive Service Charge Accountant to develop a robust service charge accounting structure in partnership with our customers. The successful Service Charge Accountant will ensure charges are set accurately, represent value for money, and are backed by effective financial controls and procedures. Service Charge Accountant - Duties: Prepare accurate service charge estimates and actual statements across various tenuresManage sinking funds and support audit preparation with external auditorsReview and improve service charge apportionment to ensure fairness and full cost recoveryCheck external management companies'' estimates and invoices to ensure correct rechargingInvestigate budget variances and report findings to support financial managementWork with internal teams to ensure all rechargeable costs are identified and coded correctlySupport Section 20 consultations, resident engagement and service charge dispute resolutionProvide guidance and support to colleagues on service charge processes Skills and abilities: Experience of calculating and monitoring service chargesExperience working within a Housing AssociationPart or fully qualified with a relevant accounting qualification Rewards and Benefits: Performance-based annual bonus (up to £2,000)Pension contributions matched up to 6%Option to buy or sell annual leaveFree life assurance (2 annual salary)Employee ..... full job details .....