Interim Project Accountant - Service Charges

Are you a Service Charge specialist who enjoys improving processes rather than simply following them? Do you have the expertise to challenge, redesign and strengthen service charge methodologies? Looking for an interim assignment where you'll leave a lasting legacy?

We're delighted to be supporting a large Housing Association in South Yorkshire to recruit an Interim Project Accountant – Service Charges. This is a unique opportunity to lead a business-critical project, reviewing and enhancing the organisation's approach to service charge setting, improving reporting and giving the business greater confidence in the accuracy of its service charge recovery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading a review of the current service charge setting process
• Redesigning and improving service charge methodologies and controls
• Identifying opportunities to streamline calculations and improve efficiency
• Supporting the annual rent and service charge setting cycle
• Developing more meaningful in-year service charge reporting
• Working closely with Finance and Housing colleagues to clarify responsibilities and strengthen processes
• Providing expert advice on service charge accounting and best practice

This is a genuine project role, giving you the opportunity to shape how service charges are managed within the organisation. You'll work alongside an experienced finance team who recognise there is a better way of doing things and are looking for someone with the expertise to help them get there.

The organisation offers a highly flexible hybrid working arrangement, with office attendance required only when it adds value to the project. The initial contract is expected to run for 18 months, providing the successful candidate with the opportunity to deliver meaningful, lasting improvements.

To be considered, please meet the following criteria:

• Significant experience of service charge accounting within social housing
• Strong understanding of annual rent and service charge setting
• Experience reviewing and improving finance processes
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large data sets
• Ability to influence stakeholders and lead change
• Qualified accountant or qualified by experience

If you're looking for an opportunity to apply your service charge expertise to a high-profile transformation project, we'd love to hear from you.