Our client is recruiting for a Service Charge Accountant to join their business in Birmingham. The role is remote with occasional office travel, and is paying between £40-45k.
What you'll do:
- Lead the rent and service charge cycle across a large portfolio of properties, acting as the subject matter expert and central point of coordination.
- Work closely with Housing, Finance and operational teams to ensure clear communication and accountability throughout the service charge process.
- Manage annual service charge budgets, preparing reconciliations, accruals and year-end accounts with precision and attention to detail.
- Ensure accurate charging, billing and reporting by establishing robust processes, controls and approvals that promote transparency.
- Improve cost coding, data quality and audit trails to strengthen governance and facilitate effective audits.
- Support audits, reviews and year-end assurance activities by delivering information that stakeholders trust for its accuracy and strong evidence base.
- Drive continuous process improvements that enhance structure, ownership and repeatability within the rent and service charge function.
- Build strong relationships with internal teams to foster collaboration and ensure successful outcomes.
What you bring:
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of service charges within property finance or housing finance environments is essential for success in this role.
- Strong background in budgeting processes, reconciliations and cost recoverability ensures accurate financial management across portfolios.
- Experience collaborating with operational teams as well as finance professionals and auditors supports effective cross-functional communication.
- Advanced Excel skills combined with data analysis capabilities enable you to produce detailed reports that inform decision-making.
- Accounting qualification (part-qualified or qualified by experience such as AAT) provides a solid foundation for handling complex financial tasks.
- Familiarity with property management principles enhances your ability to interpret agreements accurately.
- Excellent interpersonal skills allow you to build dependable relationships across departments while promoting collaborative problem-solving.
- Commitment to continuous improvement drives your approach towards strengthening governance structures within the rent/service charge function.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Service Charge Accountant in Birmingham employer: Robert Walters Careers
Join a leading organisation in Walsall that values its employees and fosters a collaborative work culture. As a Group Financial Controller, you will benefit from competitive salary packages, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a significant impact on the company's financial strategy. With a commitment to compliance and efficiency, this role offers a rewarding environment where your expertise will be recognised and appreciated.
