Service Charge Accounting Manager

BDO UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London seeks a Manager to lead independent service charge reviews and drive business development. The ideal candidate holds an ACA/ACCA qualification, possesses relevant experience, and excels in communication. This role requires a minimum of 2 days in the Bristol office, offering a chance to impact and grow within a supportive culture.

Benefits

Health and Wellness Programmes

Pension Plan with matched contributions

Private Medical

Income Protection Plan

Buy up to 10 days additional leave

Bike to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working in an accountancy practice or other financial environment.
• Relevant service charge accounting experience.
• Experience managing junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality independent reviews of annual service charge expenditure.
• Manage and develop a dedicated team.
• Drive business development and seek opportunities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to think on your feet

Education

ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Join BDO's Bristol Service Charge team—a hub of excellence in independent service charge reviews. We're gearing up for significant growth, and we're on the lookout for a Manager to lead the charge in delivering top-notch client service to our expanding clientele.

As a Manager, you'll take the reins in overseeing high-quality independent reviews of annual service charge expenditure for a key client. You'll lead a dedicated team, ensuring our work is efficient, meets KPIs, and is perfectly tailored to each client's needs. You'll be the go-to person for both your team and clients, handling challenges with confidence and reporting directly to the Director and Partner team.

Your role will also involve driving business development, actively seeking opportunities to expand our reach. If you're ready to make a real impact and help shape the future of our service charge team, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality independent reviews of annual service charge expenditure for a key client.
• Manage and develop a dedicated team; ensure work is efficient, meets KPIs, and tailored to client needs.
• Serve as the primary contact for the team and clients; address challenges and report to the Director and Partner team.
• Drive business development and seek opportunities to expand client reach.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification with experience working in an accountancy practice or other financial environment
• Relevant service charge accounting experience
• Experience managing junior staff
• Ability to think on your feet
• Excellent communication skills

Requirement of 2 days a week minimum in the Bristol office.

Culture & Benefits

We’ll help you succeed. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. We’re in it together; mutual support and respect are core values. We provide mentoring, collaboration spaces, and opportunities to learn and grow across the business.

Rewards & Benefits

• Health and Wellness Programmes
• Pension Plan: A Group Personal Pension Plan, with matched employer contributions
• Private Medical
• Income Protection Plan
• Holidays: Buy up to 10 days of additional leave
• Bike to work scheme