Service Charge Accountant

Transaction Recruitment; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A property business in Birmingham City Centre seeks a Service Charge Accountant to manage financial statements and liaise with clients. With hybrid working and a focus on growth, this role offers great opportunities for career progression. Candidates should have experience in service charge accounting, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel. Join a supportive finance team in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Career progression opportunities

Supportive management

Rapid growth

Qualifications

• Experience in a service charge accounting or property finance role is essential.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation is required.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual financial statements and year-end accounts.
• Coordinate with external auditors and respond to queries.
• Liaise with clients regarding cost recharges.

Skills

Service charge accounting principles

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Tools

Accounting systems

Job description

About the Business

Are you looking to grow your career within a rapidly expanding company? We have the opportunity for a Service Charge Accountant to join a well-respected property business based in Birmingham City Centre. The Service Charge Accountant will play a crucial role in managing sites all over the UK within a people‑focussed finance team.

Main Duties

• Prepare and complete annual financial statements and year-end accounts
• Coordinate with external auditors, responding to queries and supporting the completion of audits
• Work closely with property management teams, clients, directors, suppliers, and external advisors as required
• Ensure finalised accounts and reports are distributed within agreed timescales
• Upload approved budgets and generate service charge demands, invoices, and forecast statements
• Prepare statutory notices in line with legislative requirements where applicable
• Reconcile service charge accounts to client records when required
• Liaise with clients regarding cost recharges relating to vacant properties
• Produce management information and financial reports on a monthly or quarterly basis
• Raise and issue customer invoices in accordance with agreed billing schedules
• Respond to routine correspondence in a professional, timely, and customer-focused manner
• Support general administrative tasks, including fund transfers and maintenance of customer records
• Assist with credit control activities as needed

Location / Office / Culture

The role offers hybrid working, with 2 days a week in their modern office, in a welcoming environment. The company values collaboration and, due to ongoing growth of the business, offers great employee progression.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience in a service charge accounting or property finance role
• Strong understanding of service charge accounting principles and relevant legislation
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Confident communicator with internal teams, clients, and external parties
• Proficient in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel

Why Join the business

• Flexible working - just 2 days a week in the office.
• Opportunity for career progression.
• Fantastic managers to learn from.
• Rapidly growing business.

Ref: KS62606