Service Charge Officer

We are partnering with a well-established housing organisation seeking a Service Charge Officer to join their finance team until Feburary 2027. This is an excellent opportunity for a service charge professional with strong analytical skills and a customer-focused approach. Client DetailsOur client is a well-established organisation within the housing sector, responsible for managing and maintaining a large residential property portfolio. DescriptionThe Service Charge Officer''s duties will include but are not limited to:Manage the end-to-end service charge process, including annual budgets and year-end reconciliations.Produce and validate annual service charge statements and actual cost recoveries.Analyse service charge expenditure and investigate variances across schemes and estates.Review invoice coding and identify any mispostings or allocation issues.Prepare month-end accruals and prepayments.Liaise with budget holders and operational stakeholders regarding large expenditure variances.Support external audit requirements relating to service charge accounts.Maintain tenant account records and assist with year-end adjustments.Manage a portfolio of schemes and undertake site visits to support residents with service charge enquiries.Provide guidance and support to housing and neighbourhood teams on service charge-related matters.Assist development and operational teams in setting service charges for new properties.Ensure compliance with relevant service charge legislation and ..... full job details .....