Service Charge Accountant - Hybrid

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in property management is seeking a motivated Service Charge Accountant to join their dynamic team. This role involves overseeing service charge accounting for various properties, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in service charge accounting and financial reporting, along with excellent communication skills. This forward-thinking company offers a hybrid work model, allowing for a blend of office and remote work, and provides a range of benefits including private medical insurance and study support. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a growing team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Pension Contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Study Support

Discounted Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in service charge and property management accounting.
• Advanced knowledge of service charge regulations and financial reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee service charge accounting for residential and commercial properties.
• Prepare and review service charge statements and reports for homeowners.
• Manage the annual service charge audit process and liaise with auditors.

Skills

Service Charge Accounting

Financial Reporting

Budget Management

Regulatory Compliance

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Strategic Financial Decision-Making

Education

AAT

ACCA

CIMA

QBE

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting Software

Property Management Systems

Job description

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Service Charge Accountant - Hybrid, Birmingham

Client: Dove & Hawk

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 14dde6dabf82

Job Views: 5

Posted: 24.04.2025

Expiry Date: 08.06.2025

Job Description:

Service Charge Accountant - Hybrid
Birmingham
from £34,000, depending on experience

My client, a leading and award-winning property management company with portfolios all over England, Scotland and Wales, are on the lookout for a motivated Service Charge Accountant to join their growing service charge team.

Duties:

• Oversee service charge accounting for residential and commercial properties
• Managing budgets, reconciliations, and reporting, while ensuring compliance with regulations and policies
• Lead preparation and management of service charge accounts & cost estimates for various properties.
• Oversee reconciliation of accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and review service charge statements and reports for homeowners
• Prepare & present financial reports to key stakeholders
• Provide expert advice on service charge issues to key stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulations
• Manage the annual service charge audit process and liaise with auditors for portfolio
• Support and guide the accounting team on complex service charge matters.
• Identify and implement process improvements for greater efficiency.
• Stay updated on industry trends and regulations.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in service charge and property management accounting.
• Advanced knowledge of service charge regulations and financial reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software; experience with property management systems is a must.
• Excellent communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional organisational and project management abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• In-depth knowledge of audits and compliance.
• Experience in strategic financial decision-making and process improvement.
• Relevant accounting qualifications (AAT, ACCA, CIMA) required or QBE

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, 4 days in the office and 1 day WFH

Benefits:

• Private Medical and Life Insurance
• Pension Contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Study Support
• Discounted Gym Membership

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