Assistant Cost Accountant - Service Charges

Parkinson's UK; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading social housing provider as a Property/Service Charge Accountant on a temporary basis. This role is crucial for ensuring financial accuracy in service charges. You will analyze data and support a dynamic project team, contributing to affordable housing initiatives. With flexible working options and a commitment to diversity, this is a great opportunity for those passionate about service excellence.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous parental leave policies

Medicash membership

Health Cash Plan up to £1700/year

Pension scheme with up to 15% contributions

Learning and development opportunities

Employee recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Experience with service charges or accounting in large organizations.
• Ability to interpret data and manage risks.
• Proven ability to meet challenging deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze ledger transactions and contract data for financial reports.
• Support the finance project team in providing accurate statements.
• Contribute to affordable housing initiatives.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

ICT Skills

Education

AAT Level 2

Tools

Word

Excel

Cloud Technologies

Job description

Salary £32,001 - £35,557 per annum (depending on experience)

Location: Home based in Midlands (with travel to Worcester/Solihull offices as required)

This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close in 7 days at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

Join our Service Charges Project team!

We are seeking an experienced Property/Service Charge Accountant to join our project team on a fixed-term basis, covering maternity leave until December 2025.

This is a great opportunity to support our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of investing in people and places for a sustainable future.

Having recently implemented a new finance system, this role is vital in providing accurate financial statements regarding service charges.

You will analyze ledger transactions and contract data to produce detailed financial reports aligned with our service charge policies and structures.

Why Join Us?

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

Candidate Requirements

• Experience with service charges or accounting in large, complex organizations with substantial budgets
• Ability to interpret data, conduct research, analyze complex information, and manage risks
• Proven ability to meet challenging deadlines with data provision
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong ICT skills (Word, Excel, Cloud technologies)
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Qualified to AAT Level 2 or equivalent, or relevant experience in Service Charges

Travel Requirements: While primarily home-based, you should be able to travel to our offices for meetings, which are 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 or sell leave
• Family-friendly policies including generous paternity, maternity, shared parental, and adoption leave, plus 3 days paid domestic leave
• Medicash membership with access to employee assistance, discounted gym memberships, and exclusive discounts
• Health Cash Plan up to £1700/year covering dental, optical, physiotherapy, and more
• Pension scheme with contributions up to 15% combined from employee and employer
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee recognition schemes, wellbeing hub, and retail discounts

Application Process

If you have relevant Property or Service Charge accounting experience and are passionate about service excellence, please click "Apply Now" to submit your CV and a brief application.

For more details, see the attached job description. For questions, contact Robert Spicer, Project Manager Service Charges, at [e-mail].

Interview Timeline

First-stage virtual interviews are scheduled for Wednesday, 4th June 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange interviews.

Early applications are encouraged as the vacancy may close sooner than the listed deadline.

About Us

Join Platform and find your purpose!

We are the largest social housing provider in the Midlands, dedicated to building homes, communities, and making a positive impact. We value diversity and flexibility, and we strive to create an inclusive environment. We offer opportunities to get involved and influence our work, aligning with our 5-year strategy.

If you are interested but require flexible working arrangements, please mention this in your application or discuss during the interview.

We are committed to a respectful, vibrant, and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.