Assistant Cost Accountant - Service Charges

Platform Housing Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Assistant Cost Accountant to join their dynamic finance project team in Birmingham. This exciting role involves supporting service charge projects and providing accurate financial statements. You'll gain valuable experience while contributing to affordable housing initiatives and ensuring financial accuracy. Ideal candidates will have experience in service charges or accounting within complex organizations, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. If you're looking to make a positive impact in the community while enjoying flexible working arrangements, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Up to 28 days annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Health benefits

Retirement scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Employee rewards and discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in service charges or accounting within large organizations.
• Ability to interpret and analyze data effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing accurate financial statements related to service charges.
• Support project team on a fixed-term basis until December 2025.

Skills

Service Charges Experience

Data Analysis

Customer Service

Problem-solving Skills

Decision-making Skills

Education

GCSE

AAT Level 2 or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Cloud Technologies

Job description

Job ID:

97848

Job Type:

Full Time

Category:

Accounting

Educations:

GCSE

Posted:

2025-05-09

Location:

Birmingham B YD | United Kingdom

Job Views:

5

Job Description:

Assistant Cost Accountant - Service Charges at Platform Housing Group is located in Birmingham B YD, United Kingdom. This role is suitable for candidates with a GCSE qualification. The position is part of the Accounting field and is open until June 8, 2025.

Job Responsibilities:

• Join our Service Charges Project team!
• Support our project team on a fixed-term basis until December 2025.
• Assist in providing accurate financial statements related to service charges following the new finance system implementation.
• Interrogate ledger transactions and contract information to provide detailed financial accounting information aligned with policies and structures.

Why Join Us?

• Gain experience within a dynamic finance project team.
• Contribute to affordable housing initiatives.
• Be part of a team committed to financial accuracy and excellence.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in service charges or accounting within large, complex organizations.
• Ability to interpret, research, analyze data, and manage risk.
• Experience meeting challenging deadlines and providing excellent customer service.
• Proficiency in ICT tools (Word, Excel, Cloud technologies).
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Qualified to AAT Level 2 or equivalent, or possess relevant experience.

Additional Information:

This role is primarily home-based but requires travel to group offices for meetings, held weekly at Birmingham Business Park, Solihull, and Central Park, Worcester.

Benefits:

• Up to 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell leave.
• Family-friendly policies including various parental leaves and paid domestic leave.
• Health benefits including Medicash membership and Health Cash Plan.
• Retirement scheme with employer contributions.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Employee rewards, wellbeing hub, and retail discounts.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should click "Apply Now" to submit an online application and upload their CV. For further information, contact Robert Spicer at [e-mail].

Interview Schedule:

First-stage virtual interviews are planned for Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Early applications are encouraged as the vacancy may close early.

Join Us:

Be part of a leading social housing organization that values diversity, inclusion, and making a positive impact on communities. We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and are committed to equal opportunities.