Hybrid Service Charge Accountant – Year-End & Audit

Firstport; Liss Forest; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstPort is seeking a Service Charge Accountant to join our finance team. This hybrid role requires 2-3 days per week in our New Milton office and a 35-hour week, with focus on delivering accurate financial statements to residents and stakeholders.

You are progressing toward a professional accounting qualification (AAT/ACCA/CIMA) and have at least two years of accounting experience. You will work closely with auditors and colleagues to ensure timely year-end closings and high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Currently studying towards a professional accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA or CIMA).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an accounting environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills to challenge information and support a smooth accounting process.

Responsibilities

• Deliver year end accounts to residents in a timely fashion
• Carry out the necessary transactions to ensure a smooth accounting process for accounts
• Resolve issues on accounts and ensure a quality service is provided to customers/ clients
• Deliver to department productivity metrics and contribute to the team and organisational goals
• Liaise effectively with auditors to deliver a smooth audit process and provide the best possible outcome for our customers and our clients
• Adopt a proactive approach at all times to audit and accounts, liaising with analysts/ managers on areas of concern
• Take full responsibility of your own development and contribute positively and effectively to the team through creative ideas, tested processes or feedback from colleagues/ external parties.
• Please note: Internally this role will be titled Scheme Accountant

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

AAT/ACCA/CIMA in progress (professional accounting qualification)

Job description

FirstPort is seeking a Service Charge Accountant to join our finance team. This hybrid role requires 2-3 days per week in our New Milton office and a 35-hour week, with focus on delivering accurate financial statements to residents and stakeholders.

You are progressing toward a professional accounting qualification (AAT/ACCA/CIMA) and have at least two years of accounting experience. You will work closely with auditors and colleagues to ensure timely year-end closings and high-quality service.