Interim Service Charge Accountant
| Posting date: | 29 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £275.0 to £325.0 per day |
| Additional salary information: | Up to £325 Daily Rate |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 February 2026 |
| Location: | Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK9 3LQ |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4765959_1769625279 |
Summary
Your new company
You'll be joining a large, long‑established residential property management business with a national portfolio and a reputation for delivering high‑quality service. They operate at scale, manage complex multi‑site service charge structures, and are investing heavily in improving their financial processes and resident experience.
Your new role
As Interim Service Charge Accountant, you'll take ownership of a portfolio of residential developments, ensuring accurate preparation, reconciliation, and reporting of annual service charge accounts. You'll work closely with Property Managers, Finance, and external stakeholders to manage queries, analyse variances, streamline processes, and ensure compliance with lease terms and industry regulations. This is a hands‑on assignment requiring strong technical accounting capability, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently within a busy period.
What you'll need to succeed
- Strong service charge accounting experience within residential or mixed‑use property management
- Comfortable preparing year‑end accounts, reconciliations, budgets, and variance analysis
- Ability to interpret leases and understand relevant legislation (e.g. RICS & ARMA guidelines)
- Confident working with stakeholders across finance and operations
- Ability to work independently and hit the ground running in a fast‑paced environment
What you'll get in return
- Immediate‑start interim assignment with a well‑respected property management business
- Opportunity to add value and shape improvements during a critical period
- Competitive day rate salary up to £300
What you need to do now
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