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portfolio accountant.

£43.5k per annum

Portfolio Accountant

Job Title: Service Charge Accountant / Portfolio Accountant - South London

Location: Croydon, Surrey / South London (Hybrid and flex available)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: £NEG Salary to £43.5k basic + Pension + enhanced holiday + Corporate Benefits

About the Employer

Join a leading national property business voted a "Great Place to Work UK" for 5 consecutive years. Based in our modern central accounting office in Croydon, we use advanced IT systems to support our nationwide residential portfolio.

We invest heavily in our people, offering funded professional qualifications (ACCA/CIMA/IRPM), structured career progression, and regular salary reviews.

The Role

As a Service Charge Accountant, you will manage end-to-end service charge accounting for a dedicated property portfolio, working closely with Property Managers, clients, and auditors.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare year-end service charge accounts following RICS Codes of Practice and ARMA rules.
  • Manage accruals, prepayments, developer voids, income splits, and balancing adjustments.
  • Coordinate client audits, submit VAT returns to HMRC, and issue Section 20b notices.
  • Resolve complex accounting queries with property managers, freeholders, and RMCs.
  • Assist with the financial on boarding of newly acquired properties.

What We Are Looking For

  • Experience as a Service Charge Accountant, Portfolio Accountant, or Block Property Accountant.
  • Strong knowledge of residential property management regulations (RICS, ARMA-Q).
  • Hands-on experience with property accounting systems (e.g., Qube, Yardi, Tramps) and MS Excel.
  • Excellent numerical precision, time management, and communication skills.
  • Candidate keen to develop and progress

What We Offer

  • Flexibility: Flexible working hours and hybrid working (2 days WFH post-probation).
  • Growth: Fully funded ACCA/CIMA/IRPM qualifications with clear promotion pathways.
  • Perks: Regular pay reviews, private health options, corporate discounts, and a modern Croydon office location.

How to Apply

Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Vacancy posted 12 days ago
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