Service Charge Manager

Service Charge Manager - Real Estate - An excellent opportunity to join OUR CLIENT - a globally recognised real estate platform redefining property management through operational excellence, innovation and a genuinely customer-focused approach. Backed by substantial international investment and managing a prestigious commercial portfolio across the United Kingdom, this business has built an outstanding reputation within the prime Central London market. With continued growth, a strong ESG agenda and significant investment in technology, this is an exciting opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking and highly respected organisation at a pivotal stage of expansion. THE ROLE: This is a senior appointment within the real estate finance function, offering the chance to lead an established service charge team while managing a high-profile commercial portfolio and reporting directly the FD. You will play a key role in driving best practice, strengthening client relationships and ensuring service charge processes are delivered to the highest professional standards. Key responsibilities include: * Leading, mentoring and developing the service charge team. * Managing performance, training and ongoing development. * Overseeing service charge budgets, reconciliations and reporting. * Preparing annual accounts in accordance with RICS regulations. * Working closely with property managers, clients and tenants across a premium portfolio. * Supporting onboarding of new assets and clients onto financial systems. * Driving accuracy, efficiency and continuous improvement across processes. * Managing cash reconciliations and resolving complex queries. THE PERSON: The successful candidate will bring strong commercial property service charge accounting experience together with the confidence to lead within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. You will ideally have: * Proven experience within commercial property service charge accounting. * Strong knowledge of RICS regulations and accounting procedures. * Previous experience using YARDI, MRI QUBE, TRAMPS or similar. * Advanced Excel capability. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. * A proactive and solutions-focused approach. * The ability to manage priorities and perform under pressure. Benefits: Opportunity to join a globally respected real estate business. * Exposure to a prestigious commercial property portfolio. * Strong career prospects within a growing platform. * Collaborative and high-performing culture. * Long-term stability combined with an entrepreneurial environment. * Competitive salary and benefits package including Hybrid and flexible working. Discover Your Next Opportunity with Trident Browse our latest vacancies on our and connect with us on to stay updated on exciting career opportunities. We Value Every Application While we receive many applications and cannot respond to each individually, every submission is carefully reviewed and stored in our database for future roles. If you haven't heard from us within 5 working days, please assume your application wasn't successful this time-but we'll reach out if a suitable opportunity arises. Get Ahead in Your Career - Be the first to hear about new openings. - Make sure we have your details on file. - Partner with us to find top talent