Service Charge Team Senior
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£49,200
Going rate
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2421 (93% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £49,200, and Azets is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
In 2025, Azets assigned 12 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2421 jobs, according to the Home Office.
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2421 Chartered and certified accountants Most likely code | £34,500 | £39,400 | £44,300 | £49,200 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Azets are a leading firm of Accountants and Business Advisers operating across the UK, Ireland and the Nordics, we have over a wide network of employees and an abundance of inspiring opportunities to join one of our many offices!
We are a top ten accountancy firm in the UK and are the number one largest SME practice.
Job Purpose
The Service Charge Team Senior is responsible for the delivery of high-quality service charge accounting services to a portfolio of residential and commercial property clients. The successful candidate will have strong technical ability to reconcile handovers and process and prepare more complex sets of service charge accounts. The role involves managing day-to-day client relationships, reviewing service charge accounts, supporting junior team members, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and industry best practice.
The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining excellent client service standards while contributing to the efficiency, profitability, and growth of the service charge team.
Key responsibilities
Client Portfolio Management
- Manage a portfolio of service charge clients, ensuring deadlines and service level agreements are met.
- Act as a primary point of contact for property managers, managing agents, directors, and leaseholders.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and professional service delivery.
- Respond promptly to client queries and provide technical guidance where required.
- Prepare and review annual service charge accounts in accordance with relevant regulations and best practice guidance.
- Review income and expenditure schedules, balance sheets, and supporting documentation.
- Ensure accurate treatment of reserve funds, sinking funds, accruals, and prepayments.
- Provide support, coaching, and technical guidance to junior team members.
- Review work prepared by trainees and accountants to ensure accuracy and quality.
- Assist with onboarding and training of new team members.
- Promote a positive and collaborative team culture.
- Ensure compliance with Azets procedures, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
- Maintain accurate and complete working papers and audit trails.
- Identify and escalate risks, issues, or potential compliance concerns.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements.
- Manage workload effectively to achieve departmental targets and deadlines.
- Support resource planning and workflow management within the team.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through technology and process improvements.
- Assist management with reporting, KPI tracking, and operational reviews.
- Identify opportunities for additional services within existing client portfolios.
- Support proposals and client meetings where appropriate.
- Contribute to the growth and development of the service charge service line.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in service charge accounting within an accountancy practice, property management company, or specialist service charge environment.
- Strong understanding of service charge accounting principles and property sector requirements.
- AAT qualified, ACCA/ACA part-qualified, qualified by experience, or equivalent.
- Knowledge of TPI/RICS Service Charge Residential Management Code and relevant property legislation.
- Experience using specialist service charge accounting systems.
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
Our benefits include hybrid & flexible working, birthday leave, professional subscription and much more. You can find out more about how we reward our colleagues - Careers | Rewards And Benefits | Azets UK
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Where this offer sits in the market
Chartered and certified accountants (SOC 2421) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~68k in sample- Middle half £38,376–65,780
- Median £49,452
- Going rate £49,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £34,500–44,300
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Azets holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. In 2025, Azets assigned 12 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2421 jobs, according to the Home Office. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2421 going rate of £49,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.