Accountant

CMA Recruitment Group; Christchurch; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic finance team in Christchurch as an Accountant, where you will play a crucial role in managing service charge accounts and contributing to the growth of a modernising finance function. This exciting opportunity offers hybrid working, study support for AAT and ACCA/CIMA, and a friendly team environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in service charge regulations, excellent communication skills, and a passion for accounting. With a competitive salary and opportunities for career development, this position is perfect for motivated individuals looking to make an impact in a fast-paced setting.

Benefits

Study support for AAT and ACCA/CIMA

Hybrid working

Friendly team environment

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Experience in service charge accounts and regulations is essential.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare service charge accounts and review statements for management.
• Conduct high volume reconciliation and manage the full service charge cycle.

Skills

Service charge experience

Communication skills

Numeracy skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Team player

Quick learner

Education

AAT

ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Accounting software

Property management systems

Excel

Job description

• £32k - 35k per year + Excellent benefits package

CMA is recruiting exclusively for our rapidly expanding Christchurch, Dorset based client who has a new requirement for an experienced Accountant to join their team.

This opportunity offers hybrid working on a permanent basis with study support and ongoing career development.

This position offers you the chance to join a fast-paced finance function as they modernise and grow the team structure. Our client is seeking driven individuals who have a background in the production of service charge accounts, taking ownership of a portfolio of clients.

What will the Accountant role involve?

• Preparation of service charge accounts;
• Preparation and review of statements and building reports for senior management and stakeholders;
• High volume reconciliation;
• Completing the full service charge cycle including the audit process;
• Complete query resolution working closely with property managers.

Suitable Candidate for the Accountant vacancy:

• Previous service charge experience and understanding of service charge regulations;
• Excellent communication skills, strong numeracy skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel with accurate data entry;
• Motivated, quick learner who is organised, efficient, and a team player with a passion for accounting;
• Experience with accounting software is highly desirable, along with experience of property management systems.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Accountant:

• Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience);
• Hybrid working 2 days a week from home;
• Study support across AAT and ACCA/CIMA;
• A friendly and supportive team environment;
• Opportunities to grow and develop within your role.

CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics.