Service Charge Credit Controller

Posted 24 June 2025
Salary £35,000
LocationCroydon
Job type Permanent
Discipline Estate Agency & Lettings
Reference58320

Job description

Worth Recruiting – Property Industry Recruitment 

Job Title: SERVICE CHARGE CREDIT CONTROLLER - Property Management

Location: Croydon, CR0

Salary: £25,000 - £35,000k  (DOE)

Position: Permanent, Full-Time

Reference: WR58320 

An established and forward-thinking property management company in Croydon is seeking a Service Charge Credit Controller to take ownership of service charge finance processes across a varied portfolio.

This is a key role for someone looking to make a tangible impact within a business undergoing digital transformation. You'll be instrumental in driving accuracy, compliance, and efficiency while helping to modernise internal financial operations. 

Why This Role?

  • Central role in a company undergoing digital transformation
  • Autonomy in managing financial operations
  • Opportunity to improve systems and internal controls
  • No weekend work
  • Supportive, professional team
  • Key contributor to long-term scalable growth 

What You'll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities):

  • Review and prepare service charge budgets and expenditure reports
  • Manage designated client bank accounts and perform reconciliations
  • Assist with accrual accounting, forecasting, and year-end reporting
  • Liaise with external accountants to ensure audit compliance
  • Conduct internal audits and resolve billing discrepancies
  • Support Companies House filings
  • Collaborate on finance software implementation
  • Streamline financial processes and improve controls 

What We're Looking For (Skills & Experience):

  • Experience in residential block or estate management finance
  • Strong knowledge of service charge accounting and ARMA/RICS compliance
  • Skilled in accrual accounting and reconciliations
  • Capable of handling multiple designated accounts
  • Detail-oriented with audit awareness
  • Self-driven and deadline-focused 

What's In It For You?

  • Dynamic, full-time role in a growing business
  • Opportunity to lead improvements and modernisation
  • Positive and collaborative work environment
  • No weekend work
  • Strong potential for long-term career development 

Ready to take the next step in your property career?

If you are interested in this Service Charge Credit Controller role, please contact the Property Recruitment Team at Worth Recruiting today, quoting reference: WR58320.

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  • Please Note: This vacancy summary is intended as a general guide only and should not be used as a definitive job description. Our client’s job description, including details like the salary, may change without prior notice and in any case may be influenced by the skills, qualifications, previous experience, attitude, and ability of a candidate. 

About Worth Recruiting: Worth Recruiting provides a bespoke recruitment service to the Property Industry offering roles in Estate Agency, Lettings, Commercial Property, Surveying, Property Management, Financial Services, and Prop Tech. Find out more at: worthrecruiting.me.

Job Reference: WR58320Service Charge Credit Controller