Why Specialist Service Charge Accounting Matters.

Because trust is built on clarity — and clarity is built on disciplined reporting.

Property managers sit in the middle of multiple stakeholders — leaseholders/tenants, freeholders, RTMs, directors, suppliers and auditors. Service charge reporting needs to be accurate, consistent and easy to follow.

That means budgets that make sense, clear explanations of variances, sensible apportionments, and year-end statements that can stand up to scrutiny. When the numbers are tidy, queries reduce and decisions become easier.

Rothstone provides a calmer control system — structured workflows, strong reconciliations and transparent reporting — helping you deliver year-end packs confidently across residential and commercial portfolios.

  • Cleaner year-end packs with fewer queries
  • Clearer budget vs actual explanations for stakeholders
  • Better control of reserve funds and major works reporting
  • Compliance-ready outputs with a consistent audit trail

Service Charge FAQs

Yes — we support both residential and commercial portfolios. We tailor the reporting format to the building and stakeholder expectations, so outputs remain consistent and easy to interpret.

Usually: income and expenditure, budget vs actual, balance sheet/closing balances, reserve fund movement (if applicable), and supporting schedules to answer common queries.

Yes. Clear narratives, consistent classifications, and strong backing schedules reduce confusion — and help you respond quickly when questions do arise.

Yes — we track reserve fund movements and help present major works spend clearly, so stakeholders can see what was done, when, and how it was funded.

We can prepare the underlying schedules and evidence pack so the review process runs smoother and the audit trail is easier to follow.

Yes. We’ll assess what’s available, stabilise the records, and create a practical plan to get reporting back on track without unnecessary disruption.

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What our service charge accounting covers.

Transparent reporting, disciplined reconciliations and compliance-ready outputs — built for property managers.

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Workflow & Project Control

A structured process from instruction to sign-off — with clear progress and an audit trail that keeps delivery under control.

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Budget vs Actual Reporting

Clear variance reporting that helps stakeholders understand movement — without pages of confusion.

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Accurate, Up-to-Date Reporting

Disciplined reconciliations and tidy schedules — keeping reports current, consistent and dependable.

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Risk & Compliance Readiness

A clean audit trail and consistent supporting evidence — helping you stay ready for scrutiny and reduce avoidable disputes.

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Reserve Funds & Major Works

Clear movements and reporting for reserves and significant projects — so stakeholders can see what’s planned and what’s been spent.

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Stakeholder-Friendly Outputs

Reporting written and formatted for real people — clearer summaries, better schedules, and fewer back-and-forth emails.

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Query Handling Support

Better supporting schedules and clearer narratives — helping you answer common queries faster and with confidence.

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Portfolio Oversight

Track progress across buildings and portfolios — supporting internal KPIs and clearer stakeholder updates.

Our Services.

Need wider support beyond service charge accounts? Explore our full service lines — delivered with the same Rothstone standard.

Book a free consultation or request a callback and we’ll guide you to the right service.

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Service Charge Reporting That Stands Up to Scrutiny.

A composed finance function that helps you deliver year-end packs confidently — across every building.

The best outcomes come when reporting is consistent throughout the year — not rushed at the end. Strong reconciliations, clear schedules and transparent narratives make year-end smoother and stakeholder conversations calmer.

We keep your service charge position stable and decision-ready: disciplined records, dependable reporting and calm oversight that supports budgets, queries and compliance across residential and commercial properties.

  • Clearer packs with less back-and-forth
  • Earlier visibility on risks and reporting gaps
  • Controlled compliance with fewer surprises
  • Confidence when working with auditors and stakeholders

The result is service charge accounting that protects trust and saves time.

Why Choose Rothstone?

  Traditional Accounting Firms Rothstone Accountants
Service Charge Expertise Generic reporting with limited portfolio context Specialist, property-manager-friendly reporting
Workflow & Visibility Hard to track progress across buildings Structured workflow with clear progress and audit trail
Reporting Quality Outputs that invite queries Clear, transparent packs that reduce confusion
Risk & Compliance Reactive support when issues arise Disciplined reconciliations and compliance readiness
Portfolio Oversight Limited KPI/portfolio visibility Consistent tracking across teams, regions and portfolios
Overall Experience Transactional, often admin-heavy Relationship-led, calm and controlled delivery

If you want service charge accounts delivered with clarity and control, we’ll keep it simple and structured.

Book a free consultation or request a callback — we’ll map the best next step.