Details:
- Salary: £38,194 - Annum
- Location: Peterborough
- Date: 1 month ago
Description:
Location: Hybrid with occasional travel to Bradford/Peterborough
Salary: £38,194 per annum
Hours: 35 per week, Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm
Contract: Permanent
We believe everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to call home. This drives everything we do at Accent—delivering great service, understanding customer needs, and constantly evolving to better support both our customers and our people.
About the role
As a Service Charge Accountant, you’ll ensure service charge costs are accurate, transparent, and compliant with regulations and occupancy agreements. Your work will directly support financial stability and build customer trust.
You’ll contribute to forecasting, budgeting, and reporting, working with a collaborative team. This role suits someone confident in housing and service charges, who stays up to date with industry changes and can challenge where needed to achieve the right outcomes.
Salary
£38,194 for fully qualified candidates. Those still developing may start 5–10% lower, with clear progression support.
About you
Essential:
Strong knowledge of service charge legislation
Advanced Excel skills
Management accounting experience
Experience preparing auditable service charge accounts
Understanding of housing tenure types
Finance qualification (or working towards)
Desirable:
Social housing experience
Knowledge of scheme structures
Ability to interpret tenancy agreements/leases
Pre-employment checks (including DBS) will apply.
Interview process
Stage 1: Informal discussion with the hiring manager
Stage 2: Assessment and behavioural interview (includes a pre-completed customer service questionnaire)
Benefits
28 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave (option to buy more)
Health plan, GP access, gym discounts, volunteering day
Financial perks and discounts platform
Pension options and life assurance (3x salary)
Enhanced family policies and flexible working
Strong career development and training opportunities
Inclusion
We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
Note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. No sponsorship available.
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