Location: Birmingham
Salary: Competitive Salary plusbenefits
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm(35 hours per week)
WhyFirstPort?
FirstPort, are on an ambitious journey toredefine excellence in UK residential property management. We are committed toelevating and resetting industry standards to be themost trusted andprofessional residential property management company.
By joiningus as aService Charge Accountant (Expert Level),you willplay a pivotal role in achieving our vision:
* Impactful Work: You will directly supportFirstPort’s mission to elevate industry standards and provide anexceptional service to our customers.
* Professional Growth: With access to accreditedtraining and development programmes, you will be empowered to reach yourpotential.
* Supportive Environment: We foster a culture wherecollaboration and innovation thrive, ensuring you feel valued andsupported every step of the way.
* A Future of Opportunity: Be part of a forward-thinkingorganisation that is shaping the future of residential property managementin the UK.
At thecore of everything we do are our leadership principles:
* Collaborative: We work together, combiningexpertise to deliver outstanding outcomes for our customers
* Consistent: We deliver dependable results,building trust with customers and colleagues.
* Simple: We simplify the complex,ensuring our financial processes are straightforward and understood.
* Clear: We communicate with clarity,making information accessible and transparent to all stakeholders.
YourRole, Your Impact
As a ServiceCharge Accountant (Expert Level), you will oversee service chargeaccounting for residential and commercial properties. This includes managingbudgets, reconciliations, and reporting, while ensuring compliance withregulations and policies. The role also involves mentoring the team and contributingto financial strategy.
KeyResponsibilities:
* 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
Required Skills & 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; 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
What’sin it for you?
Ourcustomers deserve the best and the same applies to our people. We will provideyou with the technology, training and support that you need to do your jobwell. We offer competitive salaries and a range of benefit packagesdepending on the grade of your role, such as private medical insurance, pensioncontributions and life assurance. In addition, we also offer a range ofexclusive discounts on extra benefits to help you, and your family make themost of your money, safeguard your future and look after your health, includingdiscounted gym membership for all colleagues.
Diversity
We’recommitted to promoting diversity at FirstPort and recruit on merit. We willensure we make any adjustments that we can to support both through therecruitment and on-boarding process.
Readyto make a difference?
If you’reready to take the next step in your career and make a difference we’d love tohear from you!
Allapplicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions,and documented evidence of eligibility will be required.
Join us atFirstPort, where we not only manage properties but strive to lead and transformthe industry. Together, we can make a difference – for our customers, ourcolleagues, and the future of residential property management in the UK.
Elevateyour career. Reset the standard. Join FirstPort.
Competitive salary, plus a car allowance of £4,500 plus benefits
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