Service Charge Officer, hireful

About the role

A place to make things happen
Location: Hybrid, Bradford, in the office approximately once a month.
Salary: £27,554 per annum
Permanent, 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm

Responsibilities

• Supporting the preparation of service charge budgets, forecasts and year-end accounts
• Assisting with the calculation and allocation of service charge costs in line with occupancy agreements and regulatory requirements.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and service charge data.
• Producing customer communications and financial information with a high level of accuracy.
• Investigating and resolving discrepancies and identifying potential issues.
• Supporting key finance processes and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Working closely with the Service Charge Accountant and wider Finance team to deliver excellent customer outcomes.
• Contributing to continuous improvements in systems, processes and reporting.

Requirements

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including experience working with formulas, large datasets and data manipulation.
• Strong reporting and analytical skills, with the ability to identify trends, investigate discrepancies and ensure data accuracy.
• A high level of attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to strict deadlines.
• A 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).

Qualifications

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including experience working with formulas, large datasets and data manipulation.
• Strong reporting and analytical skills, with the ability to identify trends, investigate discrepancies and ensure data accuracy.
• A high level of attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to strict deadlines.
• A 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).

Skills

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including experience working with formulas, large datasets and data manipulation.
• Strong reporting and analytical skills, with the ability to identify trends, investigate discrepancies and ensure data accuracy.
• A high level of attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to strict deadlines.
• A 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).

Benefits

• Generous time off – 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, an extra day for your birthday, and the option to buy more.
• Health & wellbeing support – Cash health plan, Health MOTs, online GP access, gym discounts, and a dedicated volunteering day for a cause you care about.
• Financial perks – Car leasing options, salary sacrifice schemes, and exclusive discounts through the benefits platform to help your money go further.
• Future-focused benefits – Access to both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes through salary sacrifice, plus life assurance at three times your salary for peace of mind.
• Family-friendly policies – Enhanced parental leave, flexible working options, and support for work-life balance.
• Career development – From Stepping into Management and Management Essentials training to their Leadership Academy, apprenticeships, and more – they’ll help you grow and succeed.

Pay

The spot salary for this post is £27,554 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements of the post. If you're still developing some of the skills or experience, you can start at a salary 5% or 10% below the spot rate, with clear support and progression opportunities to reach the full amount.

Schedule

Permanent, 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm