Service Charge Accountant

SF Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Service Charge Accountants for a 9-12 month fixed-term contract in Birmingham. In this role, you will be responsible for administering the service charge cycle, ensuring accurate calculations and compliance with legal frameworks. Join a supportive team where your contributions will directly impact income collection and cost efficiency. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to work closely with a dedicated manager and develop your skills in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about finance and legislation in housing, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in administering service charge cycles and cost calculations.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation such as Leasehold Reform Act.

Responsibilities

• Administer the service charge cycle for the Group's customers.
• Calculate service charge estimates and communicate changes to customers.
• Ensure compliance with legal contracts and relevant legislation.

Skills

Service Charge Administration

Cost Calculation

Legislation Awareness

Sinking Fund Management

Education

Relevant Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

SF Recruitment is currently working with a fantastic housing association based in Birmingham who are looking to onboard Service Charge Accountants on a 9-12-month FTC basis. The Service Charge Accountants will ensure accurate and timely service charge services are delivered in order that the Group maximise income collection and cost efficiency. This is a great role within a supportive team with a fantastic manager.

Key tasks:

1. Responsible for administering the service charge cycle for the Group's customers.
2. Work within the team to monitor and calculate actual service charge costs, ensuring information to customers is accurate and clear.
3. Calculate service charge estimates and ensure customers understand why costs have increased/decreased for the coming year.
4. Ensuring that the charges are correct and relevant, in line with the various legal contracts.
5. Liaise with other departments to obtain accurate information regarding new schemes or services and ensuring their legality.
6. Sinking fund management.
7. Be aware of all relevant legislation such as the Leasehold Reform Act, Data Protection, Health and Safety.

Please get in touch if this sounds of interest.