Service Charge Accountant

The Opportunity
We are working with a fast-paced property management firm based in Birmingham to help them find their next Service Charge Accountant. As a key part of an award-winning developer group, our client is experiencing exciting growth and prides itself on delivering exceptional service. They operate in a supportive, friendly, and highly professional team environment where hard work is recognised and rewarded.

The Role
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Service Charge Accountant to join their growing finance team. In this role, you will take full ownership of the day-to-day service charge accounting functions for a diverse property portfolio. This is a brilliant opportunity for a professional looking to make a significant impact in a thriving business.

Key Responsibilities
Budgeting & Management: Assist Property Managers in the setting, reviewing, and management of annual service charge budgets.

Year-End Accounts: Lead the preparation of year-end service charge accounts, ensuring accurate expenditure reporting and timely distribution to leaseholders.

Reconciliations: Perform comprehensive bank, supplier, and balance sheet reconciliations regularly.

Credit Control: Monitor outstanding service charge arrears, issue demands, and proactively manage debt recovery in line with company policy.

Financial Reporting: Produce accurate monthly and quarterly management reports, detailing variances against budget.

Query Resolution: Act as the main point of contact for leaseholders, clients, and auditors regarding service charge financial queries.

Requirements & Experience
Experience: 3 to 4 years of dedicated experience working within a property service charge accounting environment.

Industry Knowledge: Solid understanding of service charge frameworks, RICS guidelines, and relevant landlord and tenant legislation.

Attributes: Thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses excellent attention to detail, and works effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with a professional approach to credit control and client relations.

Tech Savvy: Strong IT skills, particularly with MS Excel and property management software (e.g., Qube, Tramps, Yardi, or similar).

What Is On Offer
Salary: Competitive salary of £32,000 to £36,000, tailored to your experience.

Holiday Allowance: 21 days of annual leave.

Pension Scheme: Automatic enrolment into the company pension scheme upon successful completion of a 3-month probationary period.

Culture: A genuinely friendly, professional, and collaborative team culture.

Growth: The security and career potential of working for a thriving business tied to an award-winning developer group.