Leading Service Charge Accountants in the UK

We can provide comprehensive service charge accounting services, including but not limited to managing your accounts payable and receivable, leaseholder setup for new developments on your property management software, establishing financial policies and procedures for new block management companies, and much more.

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Optimise your Service Charge Accounts Function

We understand the importance of efficient Service Charge Accounting for your Property Management Business. Our experienced team is dedicated to adding value to your Service Charge Accounting Department, ensuring streamlined financial operations and success. By partnering with us as your service charge accounting team, you can confidently focus on managing properties and delivering exceptional service to your clients. With our industry-specific expertise, commitment to accuracy, and transparency, you can rest assured that your service charge accounting is in capable hands. Let us help you streamline your financial operations and ensure the success of your property management business.

Our expert accountants will assist you in preparing accurate service charge budgets, considering factors such as maintenance costs, utilities, insurance, and other relevant expenses. With our forecasting expertise, we help you anticipate future financial requirements and plan accordingly, enabling effective financial management.

We understand the importance of fair and transparent expense allocation among tenants or leaseholders around multiple schedules. Our meticulous approach ensures that service charge expenses are allocated in accordance with industry guidelines and lease agreements. This contributes to a harmonious and efficient property management environment by mitigating disputes and maintaining positive tenant relationships.

Our team generates detailed financial reports specifically designed for the property management sector. These reports include comprehensive income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, providing a clear overview of service charge income and expenditure. With our reports, you can make informed decisions to optimize your financial performance.

Staying up-to-date with the latest industry regulations is essential for sound service charge accounting practices. Our team is well-versed in the relevant accounting standards, including the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) guidelines. Ensuring compliance with these standards and lease agreements, we help you maintain a strong legal and ethical foundation for your financial operations. If you have an RMC/RTM we can also help with company accounts and possible tax returns if required.

Leveraging modern property management accounting software and technology is crucial for enhancing accuracy and efficiency in service charge accounting. Our team is proficient in utilising leading property management software, such as MRIGlobal, APB, Propman, Tramps, Opera, and more. We can assist you in selecting and implementing the most suitable software solutions, optimise your processes, and enable seamless integration with your property management operations.

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Service Charge Finance as A Service

Property management companies require services around adding tenants to a property software, around credit control, final accounts, capex plans for sinking funds, or much more. We are able to cater to your requirements; a few of the services we can help with are:

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Credit Control Management

We’ll discuss your business needs and show you how our services can support your service charge cashflow issues.

Service Charge Accounting

We’ll discuss your service charge accounting needs and show you how our services can support your requirements.

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Service Charge services we offer

Clear House Accountants understand the importance of accuracy and transparency in the service charge and its services and its impact on the future of any business in an extremely competitive business market in the UK. Our services include:

Service Charge Certification

Once a set of accounts is prepared, our accountants will help carry out an in-depth certification around Tech03, ARMA and RICS regulations.

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Our company has a team of specialised professionals who utilise cutting-edge project management tools to handle client accounts for Service Charge Accounting. Our streamlined processes ensure that we effectively meet all your Service Charge Accounting requirements while adhering to regulatory standards and meeting deadlines. Our comprehensive reporting tools will keep you informed about work timelines and promptly address any significant issues that may arise.

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How to get started with our service charge accounting in the UK?

At Clear House Accountants, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional service charge accounting services across the UK, focusing on key business hubs. Our expert team is readily available to assist you in the following prime locations:
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How does Clear House Accountants help with credit control management for property management companies?

Clear House Accountants understand that delays in receiving payments from tenants can cause significant cash flow issues. We offer effective Service Charge Accounting and Debt Control measures to optimise cash flow, avoid bad debts, improve billing functionality, and reduce administrative overheads. 

 

What steps are included in the credit control process?

Our credit control process includes:

  • Reviewing payment terms and improving reminders process if necessary
  • Reviewing and improving the demand process if required
  • Communicating with tenant debtors through relevant credit control letters, emails, and telephone calls
  • Adding charges and interest if required
  • Passing on to preferred debt collectors if still unpaid
How does Clear House help property management companies deal with slow payers?

We provide an effective control system that optimizes cash flow and avoids bad debts by managing persistent slow payers who drain resources and impact the development’s cash flow.

How does Clear House Accountants add value to Service Charge Accounting?

Using project management methodologies, systematic approaches, industry knowledge, and tools, we have ensured savings worth thousands of pounds in time, money, and quality for all our clients.

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What are the benefits of outsourcing service charge accounts to Clear House Accountants?

We prepare, certify, and improve Service Charge Accounts while offering tailored, straightforward advice. Our expertise ensures compliance with Lease Requirements, Technical Standards, and industry regulations such as ARMA, ACCA, ICAEW, and RICS.

How does Clear House Accountants simplify year-end service charge accounts?

We remove the stress of preparing service charge accounts by ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, saving clients time and money, and allowing them to focus on building their Service Charge Company.

What is included in the service charge certification process?

Services provided by our specialist accountants include:

  • External service charge certification
  • Reviewing service charge accounts for compliance with S.21 LTA 1985 & RICS Management Code
  • Ensuring recoverable and non-recoverable expenses are correctly allocated within lease terms
  • Providing handover reconciliations on a change of managing agents
  • Year-end adjustments and journal postings
  • Attending AGMs and meetings with landlords and managing agents
  • Annual Compliance Reports for RICS and ARMA for managing agents
  • Preparation of statutory accounts for resident management companies
How does Clear House ensure compliance with service charge regulations?

We stay one step ahead of all regulations and industry guidelines through a strict in-house training regime. We assist property management firms, chartered surveyors, and property owners in meeting their service charge accounting obligations and obtaining certification.

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