Service Charge Accountant

Alexander Daniels is delighted to be partnering with a growing and highly successful property management business in Central Birmingham to recruit a Service Charge Accountant. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving organisation that is expanding its finance team and can offer genuine long-term career development opportunities.

If you have experience within service charge accounting and are looking for a role where you can take ownership, broaden your expertise, and progress your career within a supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

As Service Charge Accountant, you will play a key role in managing the accounting activities across a diverse property portfolio. Working closely with Property Managers and wider stakeholders, you will be responsible for delivering accurate financial information and ensuring service charge accounts are maintained to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

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• Assisting with the preparation, review, and management of annual service charge budgets.
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• Preparing year-end service charge accounts and expenditure reconciliations.
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• Completing bank, supplier, and balance sheet reconciliations.
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• Monitoring service charge arrears and supporting debt recovery processes.
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• Producing monthly and quarterly financial reports and variance analysis.
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• Acting as a key point of contact for leaseholders, clients, and auditors regarding financial queries.
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About You

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• Previous experience within a Service Charge Accountant position.
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• A strong understanding of service charge accounting principles and relevant industry guidelines.
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• Excellent Excel and systems skills.
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• Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities.
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• The confidence to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
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What's On Offer?

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• Salary of £34,000 - £37,000, depending on experience.
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• A growing business with exciting future plans.
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• Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.
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• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
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• Central Birmingham location.
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If you're looking to join a business where your contribution will be recognised and where you can develop your career as the company continues to grow, we'd be delighted to hear from you.