Service Charge Accountant

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:

As a Service Charge Accountant, your main duties include:

• 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

The ideal candidate will have:

• 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.

About Us

We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.

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