Sovereign Network Group is a charitable organisation dedicated to making a positive impact. We are recruiting for a highly skilled
Senior Service Charge Officer
to join our Finance team. You'll be based from our
Wembley office , with the flexibility to combine home and office working 2 days per week. About the Role Reporting directly to the Service Charge Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing service charge processes, ensuring accuracy in calculations, and leading a team of 2 direct reports. Key Responsibilities: Ensure accurate calculation of annual estimated service charges and timely production of demand notices in compliance with statutory requirements. Oversee the annual reconciliation of final service charge statements for leaseholders and tenants. Manage a team of two direct reports, providing guidance, support, and performance management. Develop and implement an annual service improvement plan in collaboration with the Service Charge Manager. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative requirements, including the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. Collaborate with internal teams to improve service charge processes and ensure transparency. What We're Looking For: Qualified by experience or part-qualified accountant with a solid understanding of accounting principles. Proficiency in financial accounting systems such as SUN, Vision, and NEC Housing (formerly Northgate). Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Word and Excel. Extensive knowledge of service charge regulations and best practices. Strong leadership skills with experience managing a team. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. What we can offer you: We invest in our people, and you will be able to develop your skills and be part of something that makes a real difference to people's lives. This role can give you the opportunity for a career within a successful and diverse organisation. Some of our benefits include: £450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice. Flexible working arrangements. 25 days of holiday + bank holidays, with an additional day every year up to 30 days. Option to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package. A generous pension scheme matching up to 12%. Life cover provided from your start date. Participation in our recognition scheme, with retail vouchers as rewards. Wellbeing discounts, including gym memberships. A wide selection of additional benefits available. About Sovereign Network Group (SNG): SNG is the 6th largest housing association in the UK following the merger between Sovereign and Network Homes in October 2023 – and is an organisation that takes the best of both and makes it even better. With over 84,000 homes, we deliver services to in excess of 210,000 customers across the South East and South West. We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself here at SNG. We want to build diverse teams and encourage greater innovation and creativity, and encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you are detail-oriented, proactive, and thrive in a collaborative setting, we'd love to hear from you! Please apply now to be considered.
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Senior Service Charge Officer
to join our Finance team. You'll be based from our
Wembley office , with the flexibility to combine home and office working 2 days per week. About the Role Reporting directly to the Service Charge Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing service charge processes, ensuring accuracy in calculations, and leading a team of 2 direct reports. Key Responsibilities: Ensure accurate calculation of annual estimated service charges and timely production of demand notices in compliance with statutory requirements. Oversee the annual reconciliation of final service charge statements for leaseholders and tenants. Manage a team of two direct reports, providing guidance, support, and performance management. Develop and implement an annual service improvement plan in collaboration with the Service Charge Manager. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative requirements, including the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. Collaborate with internal teams to improve service charge processes and ensure transparency. What We're Looking For: Qualified by experience or part-qualified accountant with a solid understanding of accounting principles. Proficiency in financial accounting systems such as SUN, Vision, and NEC Housing (formerly Northgate). Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Word and Excel. Extensive knowledge of service charge regulations and best practices. Strong leadership skills with experience managing a team. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. What we can offer you: We invest in our people, and you will be able to develop your skills and be part of something that makes a real difference to people's lives. This role can give you the opportunity for a career within a successful and diverse organisation. Some of our benefits include: £450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice. Flexible working arrangements. 25 days of holiday + bank holidays, with an additional day every year up to 30 days. Option to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package. A generous pension scheme matching up to 12%. Life cover provided from your start date. Participation in our recognition scheme, with retail vouchers as rewards. Wellbeing discounts, including gym memberships. A wide selection of additional benefits available. About Sovereign Network Group (SNG): SNG is the 6th largest housing association in the UK following the merger between Sovereign and Network Homes in October 2023 – and is an organisation that takes the best of both and makes it even better. With over 84,000 homes, we deliver services to in excess of 210,000 customers across the South East and South West. We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself here at SNG. We want to build diverse teams and encourage greater innovation and creativity, and encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you are detail-oriented, proactive, and thrive in a collaborative setting, we'd love to hear from you! Please apply now to be considered.
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