Job Description
Join our Service Charges Project team!
We are currently looking for an experienced Property/Service Charge Accountant to join our Service Charges Project team on a fixed-term basis until December 2026.
This is a fantastic time to join and assist our dynamic project team and help support our mission of investing in people and places to build a stronger more sustainable future.
Having recently implemented our new finance system, this role is crucial to assist us in providing the highest quality, accurate, and accountable financial statements to our customers in respect of service charges.
In this role you will interrogate ledger transactions and contract information to provide detailed financial accounting information related to service charge costs in alignment with service charge policy and apportionment structures.
Why Join Us?
Gain valuable experience within a dynamic finance project team
Contribute to a transformative mission in affordable housing
Be part of a team dedicated to accuracy and excellence in financial reporting
Some of the things we are looking for:
Experience in service charges or accounting in a large and complex organisation with substantial budgets
Experience of interpreting information, carrying out research, analysing complex data, appraising performance, and managing risk
Experience of providing data and information to challenging deadlines
Experience of providing an excellent customer driven service
Excellent ICT skills (Word, Excel, Cloud technologies)
Have good problem solving and decision-making skills
Qualified to AAT Level 2 or equivalent/or have equivalent experience of Service Charges
While this role is home-based, you should be able to travel to Group offices and other locations for meetings as required. Regular in-person team meetings are held once a week, alternating between our offices at Birmingham Business Park, Solihull, and Central Park, Worcester.
Some of the great benefits we can offer you:
Up to 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy and sell leave
Family friendly policies including generous Paternity, Maternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave plus 3 days paid Urgent Domestic Leave
Medicash membership for all employees which includes access to an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership and exclusive discounts
Health Cash Plan worth up to £1700 p/a with cashback for dental, optical, physio and complementary therapies and more
Pension scheme with minimum employee contributions of up to 3% and Platform will contribute up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions)
Learning and Development opportunities
Employee reward and recognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discount from a wide range of retailers
How to apply:
If you have experience of Property or Service Charge accounting and are passionate about delivering an exceptional, customer-focused service, we’d love to hear from you! please click "Apply Now" to complete a short online application and upload your current CV.
For more details about this position, please refer to the attached job description. If you’d like to arrange an informal chat about the roles, please contact Robert Spicer, Project Manager Service Charges via email:
Interviews:
We are aiming to hold first stage virtual interviews for this opportunity from the week of 17th March. If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange a suitable time.
We recommend early applications for this role as may close the advert earlier that the anticipated closing date.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.
We are currently looking for an experienced Property/Service Charge Accountant to join our Service Charges Project team on a fixed-term basis until December 2026.
This is a fantastic time to join and assist our dynamic project team and help support our mission of investing in people and places to build a stronger more sustainable future.
Having recently implemented our new finance system, this role is crucial to assist us in providing the highest quality, accurate, and accountable financial statements to our customers in respect of service charges.
In this role you will interrogate ledger transactions and contract information to provide detailed financial accounting information related to service charge costs in alignment with service charge policy and apportionment structures.
Why Join Us?
Gain valuable experience within a dynamic finance project team
Contribute to a transformative mission in affordable housing
Be part of a team dedicated to accuracy and excellence in financial reporting
Some of the things we are looking for:
Experience in service charges or accounting in a large and complex organisation with substantial budgets
Experience of interpreting information, carrying out research, analysing complex data, appraising performance, and managing risk
Experience of providing data and information to challenging deadlines
Experience of providing an excellent customer driven service
Excellent ICT skills (Word, Excel, Cloud technologies)
Have good problem solving and decision-making skills
Qualified to AAT Level 2 or equivalent/or have equivalent experience of Service Charges
While this role is home-based, you should be able to travel to Group offices and other locations for meetings as required. Regular in-person team meetings are held once a week, alternating between our offices at Birmingham Business Park, Solihull, and Central Park, Worcester.
Some of the great benefits we can offer you:
Up to 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy and sell leave
Family friendly policies including generous Paternity, Maternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave plus 3 days paid Urgent Domestic Leave
Medicash membership for all employees which includes access to an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership and exclusive discounts
Health Cash Plan worth up to £1700 p/a with cashback for dental, optical, physio and complementary therapies and more
Pension scheme with minimum employee contributions of up to 3% and Platform will contribute up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions)
Learning and Development opportunities
Employee reward and recognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discount from a wide range of retailers
How to apply:
If you have experience of Property or Service Charge accounting and are passionate about delivering an exceptional, customer-focused service, we’d love to hear from you! please click "Apply Now" to complete a short online application and upload your current CV.
For more details about this position, please refer to the attached job description. If you’d like to arrange an informal chat about the roles, please contact Robert Spicer, Project Manager Service Charges via email:
Interviews:
We are aiming to hold first stage virtual interviews for this opportunity from the week of 17th March. If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange a suitable time.
We recommend early applications for this role as may close the advert earlier that the anticipated closing date.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Assistant Cost Accountant – Service Charges - Birmingham, West Midlands County position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Birmingham offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.