Service Charge Accountant

Robert Walters UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Service Charge Accountant to enhance their dynamic team in Birmingham. This role offers a competitive salary and a supportive environment where your contributions are valued. You'll be responsible for daily invoice approvals, managing service charge budgets, and collaborating with various teams to ensure seamless operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are eager for a rewarding challenge, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that prioritizes professional growth and recognizes hard work, making a significant impact in the accounting field.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and service charge accounts.
• Proficiency in TRAMPS software for invoice processing.

Responsibilities

• Approve daily invoices and manage budget challenges effectively.
• Support property managers and produce detailed financial reports.

Skills

Accounting principles

Service charge accounts management

Budget management

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Multi-tasking

Tools

TRAMPS software

Job description

Service Charge Accountant
Salary: £32,000
Location: Birmingham
Keywords: Accounting, Service Charge, Budget Approval, Invoice Processing, Team Support

Our client is seeking a Service Charge Accountant to join their team in Birmingham. This role offers an attractive salary of £32,000 and the opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for daily invoice approval, service charge budget approval, managing cost team mailboxes, supporting property managers and the wider estates team, and liaising with various teams to ensure smooth running of the account. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is looking for a position that offers both challenge and reward.

What you'll do:

• Approve invoices on a daily basis ensuring they are ready for weekly payment runs.
• Challenge any budget increases over 10% and any ad hoc service charge requests outside of budgets.
• Sign off ATA forms and ATP forms after checking all budget and apportionment information in depth.
• Update service charge master spreadsheet and create monthly reports.
• Manage cost team mailboxes for NatWest and TUI, acting as main point of escalation.
• Support property manager and wider estates team by providing necessary information/documents.
• Complete quarterly KPI's for ad hoc invoices processing times and send to client accounting team.
• Produce daily movement report showing outstanding invoices.
• Hold regular meetings with property managers to resolve any long-standing issues and queries.
• Liaise with Data and AP teams daily to resolve any issues.

What you bring:

• Strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience in handling service charge accounts.
• Ability to challenge budget increases effectively.
• Proficiency in using TRAMPS software for invoice processing.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with various teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience in producing detailed financial reports.
• Strong problem-solving skills to resolve any issues or queries.
• Ability to provide training and assistance to junior team members.

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a leading player in the industry, known for their commitment to excellence and their supportive work environment. They offer a dynamic and collaborative workplace where every team member's contribution is valued. They believe in providing their employees with opportunities for professional growth and development, and they recognise and reward hard work and achievement. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that truly values its employees and offers a rewarding and challenging work environment.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.