Service Charge Accountant

Platform Housing Group; Worcester; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 43,000

Job description

Salary £38,595 - £42,883 per annum (depending on experience)

The Vacancy

Join our Team as a Service Charge Accountant!

We are looking for two experienced Property/Service Charge Accountants to join our team on a fixed-term basis until 31st December 2025 to cover internal secondments.

This is a fantastic time to join our dynamic Service Charges team and contribute to our mission of investing in people and places to build a stronger, more sustainable future.

In this role, you will ensure accurate service charges are set in line with tenancies, leases, legislation, and group policies. Your expertise will help drive the efficient delivery of the Service Charges accounting process, helping budget holders achieve value for money. These roles also assist in providing financial and management accounting information for the Group and support Housing Operations in delivering financial accounting information to customers.

Why Join Us?

• Gain valuable experience within a dynamic and evolving environment
• Contribute to a transformative mission in affordable housing
• Be part of a collaborative team dedicated to accuracy and excellence in financial reporting

Some of the things we are looking for:

• Demonstrable experience in cost accounting and pricing in a large and complex organisation
• Experience of setting service charges estimates and charges and producing year-end accounts for variable charge customers
• Fully qualified Accounting Technician (AAT Level 4) or equivalent, with demonstrable experience in Service Charges, or part-qualified with relevant and clear in-depth service charges knowledge
• Experience of interpreting information, carrying out research, analysing complex data, appraising performance and understanding and managing risk and compliance matters
• Advanced Excel skills, good attention to detail with experience of handling and analysing large data sets

While this role is home-based, you should be able to travel to Group offices and other locations for meetings as required. 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, please see the attached job description or for further information, contact Gurpreet Duhra or Robson Murigo (Senior Service Charge Accountants) at: [e-mail], [e-mail]

Interviews:

We aim to hold first stage virtual interviews for these roles and will contact shortlisted candidates to arrange a suitable time.

We recommend early applications for this role as we may close the advert earlier than the anticipated closing date.

We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CV's will be treated as a direct application.

The Company

Join us and find your purpose at Platform!

Working with us is more than just a job; you will be joining an amazing organisation that values you and your contribution, and where you can truly make a difference and change people's lives.

You will join the largest social housing association in the Midlands. We're much more than just houses; we build homes, strong communities, and make a real and positive difference to the lives of our customers.

We recognise the unique and individual needs of people, so if you are interested in this role but would like to explore a different way of working to the standard Monday to Friday, 9-5 approach, then please highlight this on your application or discuss it with us at the interview stage. After all, we want to attract the best people to work for us and we know that one size does not fit all.

Platform is a great place to work; we offer lots of opportunities for you to get involved, share ideas and shape what we do - from networking groups to fun community and social events. This is an exciting time to join us, that will provide you with real exposure to the wider dynamics of a truly modern housing association that will play a major part in delivering our 5-year corporate strategy.

If we receive a high number of applications, this vacancy may expire prior to the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Platform Housing Group are committed to building a healthy, vibrant and inclusive organisation that treats people with respect and creates opportunities for all.

Our Values

People Matter

We put colleagues and customers at the heart of all we do. Valuing difference, we are free to challenge each other and are open and honest in our relationships.

Own It

We say what we'll do and then we do it. We listen, understand and are empowered to make decisions. We look for our own ways to learn and adapt and focus on what we can do.

One Team

We are connected, collaborative and in it together. We want everyone to reach their potential and be the best they can be. We actively support each other to make this happen.

Be Brave

We are curious and courageous. We look for better ways to do things, are comfortable trying them and learn quickly. We are not afraid to stand out from the rest and celebrate our successes.