Finance Executive Service Charge (12month FTC)

Bruntwood; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm seeks a Finance Executive to join their dynamic Central Services team. In this role, you'll be pivotal in driving financial improvement and enhancing customer experience. Your analytical prowess and problem-solving abilities will be essential as you manage Service Charge accounts, prepare financial statements, and collaborate with key stakeholders. The opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values community and sustainability makes this position even more appealing. If you're looking to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking organization, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus Birthday off

24 hours volunteer time

Free Healthcare cash plan

Life assurance cover

Up to 8% matched pension scheme

Discounts & cashback at retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in financial reconciliation and reporting is essential.
• Strong project management skills with a focus on meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile Service Charge accounts monthly for regional portfolios.
• Prepare monthly actuals and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Produce high-quality Service Charge reporting with variance analysis.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Business Acumen

Communication Skills

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Finance Executive Service Charge (12month FTC)

This role is advertised as a 12 month fixed term contract, Monday to Friday 37.5 hours a week and you'll be based in our head office Union, working 4 days in the office and 1 day from home.

We are commercial property specialists operating across the UK. At Bruntwood, we're committed to offering more than just outstanding office, coworking, retail and lab spaces. Everything we do is tied into our vision of building vibrant communities, whilst providing businesses with the support and expertise they need to grow.

The titles below are hyperlinked on our website advert to give you more of an overview on who we are and how we operate:

We’re keen to see applications from candidates who bring a mix of analytical prowess, problem-solving ability, and business acumen, paired with communication skills. While proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including tools like SUMIFS and VLOOKUPs, is advantageous, it’s not essential. We value individuals who can combine sound business judgment with exceptional project management skills to effectively establish and meet deadlines.

As a positive influencer of change, you’ll thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, demonstrating adaptability, resilience, and a ‘can-do’ attitude. Your ability to earn credibility through expertise, authenticity, and collaboration will make you a respected voice within the business. Organised and strategically focused, you’ll also have a high tolerance for ambiguity and a strong attention to detail, ensuring success in a rapidly evolving workplace.

Job purpose:

As a Finance Executive, you’ll find yourself working with a team of talented people who are committed to driving financial improvement, scalability, and customer experience. As part of the Central Services team, the role will be varied, supporting the Head of Finance and Management Accountant.

What you’ll be doing:

1. Reconciliation of Service Charge accounts on a monthly basis with accountability for specific regional portfolios across the Bruntwood Group of companies.
2. Preparation of monthly actuals, posting of accruals and prepayments where necessary, including liaison with key budget holders.
3. Preparation of quarterly balance sheet reconciliations and statutory adjustments.
4. Producing high quality Service Charge reporting on a monthly basis, with valuable variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.
5. Liaison with key budget holders across the business, providing commercial challenge and recommendations for efficiency.
6. Assisting with the annual budget setting for Service Charge and Property Management.
7. Resolution of queries from both internal and external stakeholders, meeting SLA deadlines, identifying and recommending any process improvements where appropriate.
8. Management of billing and reconciliation of Service Charge and Property Management Overheads.

We really believe that if you’re brilliant to work with, you deserve brilliant things in return:

• 28 days holiday plus you get your Birthday off work - and if that’s not enough you can also buy & sell holidays too.
• 24 hours a year volunteer time - there are endless opportunities for you to get involved in supporting the causes that matter most to you.
• Free Healthcare cash plan for all colleagues, so you can claim back medical expenses like optical, dentist & physiotherapy. We also offer free private healthcare cover on an opt-in basis too.
• Life assurance cover for all colleagues.
• Up to 8% matched pension scheme.
• Discounts & cashback at leading retailers.

In addition to what to expect within the role and your benefits, it’s good to know that you’ll be working for a business that gives back - The Oglesby Charitable Trust has donated more than £30m since it started out in 2001. Supporting charities across Arts and Culture, Education, Environment, Medical Research and Social & Health Inequality.

We’ll do our best to get back to you within a week of your application, however if it has been longer than this please feel free to email [e-mail] for an update.

If you're interested in applying for the role please don't hesitate as we'll be conducting interviews prior to the closing date.

We believe that thriving cities with the best, most sustainable futures are those that are culturally vibrant, equal and environmentally conscious. This is why we’re committed to investing in these areas and where our expertise and passion can make the most impact.