At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the finance team in managing service charge budgets and accounts with precision.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking organisation that values diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Enjoy 28 days holiday, health perks, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities and a proactive team culture await you.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your finance skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Intermediate Excel skills and a passion for finance are essential.
Service Charge Officer
Salary: £27,554 per annum (potentially 5–10% below spot rate with progression).
Overview
We’re looking for a detail‑oriented and proactive Service Charge Officer to join our Finance team.
You will support the Service Charge Accountant and wider service charge team in delivering accurate service charge budgets, forecasts and accounts.
Responsibilities
- Support the preparation of service charge budgets, forecasts and year‑end accounts.
- Assist with the calculation and allocation of service charge costs in line with occupancy agreements and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate financial records and service charge data.
- Produce customer communications and financial information with a high level of accuracy.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies and identify potential issues.
- Support key finance processes and ensure deadlines are met.
- Work closely with the Service Charge Accountant and wider Finance team to deliver excellent customer outcomes.
- Contribute to continuous improvements in systems, processes and reporting.
Qualifications
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including experience with formulas, large datasets and data manipulation.
- Strong reporting and analytical skills, with the ability to identify trends, investigate discrepancies and ensure data accuracy.
- High attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to strict deadlines.
- Sound understanding of accounting and financial principles.
- Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships.
- Experience using finance systems and working with financial data.
- Part‑qualified in a relevant accounting qualification (or actively working towards qualification).
- Proactive team player with excellent organisational skills and a problem‑solving mindset.
- Pre‑employment checks
Successful applicants will be subject to DBS and social media screening before an offer is confirmed.
Interview process
Stage 1: Teams interview with the hiring manager (planned date 30th July).
Stage 2: Role‑related assessment and behavioural interviews, including a Customer Service Questionnaire (planned 10th August in Bradford).
Benefits
Generous time off (28 days holiday plus bank holidays, an extra day for your birthday).
Health and wellbeing support: cash health plan, Health MOTs, online GP access, gym discounts and a dedicated volunteering day.
Financial perks: car leasing options, salary sacrifice schemes, exclusive discounts through our benefits platform.
Pension schemes: Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit through salary sacrifice, plus life assurance at three times your salary.
Family‑friendly policies: enhanced parental leave, flexible working options and support for work‑life balance.
Career development: training programmes, Leadership Academy, apprenticeships and more.
Inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. Reasonable adjustments will be made if needed. Candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK.
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Service Charge Officer in Bradford employer: Accent Housing
Join a dedicated team that believes in creating safe, supportive environments where everyone deserves a place to call home. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer opportunities for professional development, a collaborative work culture, and a comprehensive benefits package including generous holiday allowances, health and wellbeing support, and pension schemes. Working across two schemes in the Yorkshire region, you'll not only make a meaningful impact on residents' lives but also thrive in a workplace that values your contributions and fosters community engagement.
