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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