As Finance Assistant - Service Charges, you will support the preparation and delivery of accurate, timely service charge accounts across a portfolio of properties. Working closely with the Service Charge Team Leader and wider finance team, you will assist with budgets, monthly reporting, reconciliations, journals, year-end accounts, and audit queries, while continuing to build your technical knowledge of service charge accounting
What will you do?
- Prepare annual service charge budgets for a portfolio of properties
- Support the production of year-end service charge accounts in line with client, lease, and statutory requirements
- Deliver monthly and quarterly financial reports, including variance analysis
- Maintain accurate accounting records in line with lease terms, client requirements, and accounting standards
- Complete monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies
- Post journals including accruals and prepayments where required
- Work closely with Property Managers and stakeholders to resolve financial queries
- Respond to client, auditor, and customer queries in a timely and professional manner
- Support audit processes by preparing required documentation and responding to queries
- Assist with billing processes including insurance and ad hoc charges
- Ensure all financial data is accurate, up to date, and audit-ready at all times
- Identify and suggest improvements to processes, controls, and systems
What are we looking for?
- Experience working within a finance team, preferably in residential property management or service charge accounting
- Practical experience in core accounting, including reconciliations, journals, accruals, and prepayments
- Service charge accounts experience is essential, including exposure to year-end accounts, budgets, reconciliations, and related financial reporting
Property industry experience
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Ability to manage and prioritise workload effectively
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proactive approach with a willingness to take ownership of tasks
- Basic understanding of accounting principles (or working towards qualification)
- Strong organisational and time management skill
And here’s what we offer:
We're passionate about our people & making sure that you have everything you need for your health, wellbeing & personal growth. After all, it's not just about what you do here - it's about being part of a company that truly cares & supports you!
Here's a little glimpse into our bubble benefits
- Birthday day off, monthly paid wellbeing hour & enhanced annual leave to make sure you get the rest you need
- Company pension scheme & medical Cover for your long-term health & to help plan for the future
- Refer a friend scheme to earn that bit of extra money by bringing incredible talent on board
- Paid volunteering day & social events to give back to causes that truly matter & connect with your colleagues
- Enhanced sick pay & family leave to take care of yourself & your loved ones
- Life events for those big milestones like your child's first day at school or when you get the keys to your new home - we believe that you deserve to celebrate special moments with your loved ones. Family always comes first at ub!
- Cycle to work scheme to help you get to work in a healthier, greener way
- Study support to help you grow & reach your goals
- Long service awards to celebrate every mile stone with us
- Employee assistance & counselling for those times when you need a little bit of extra support
& the best part? You'll be working with some truly incredible people who are passionate about what they do & are always ready to support you!
If you’re excited about making a real impact and being part of something special, we can’t wait to hear from you!
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Finance Assistant - Service Charge in Manchester employer: urbanbubble
At urbanbubble, we pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and well-being. As a Lettings Team Leader, you'll not only lead a high-performing team but also enjoy a range of benefits including enhanced annual leave, study support, and a proactive approach to career development. With the unique opportunity to shape resident experiences in exceptional Build to Rent communities, you'll be part of a dynamic environment that values collaboration and innovation.
