Job role: Service Charge Accounting Team Leader (FTC till May 25)



Location:
Luton (Hybrid)

Hours: Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm



Salary:
From £33,000 per annum - dependant on experience

The Job Role

As Service Charge Accounting Team Lead you will contribute to our vision of being the you will contribute to our vision of being the UK's leading property manager, as recognised by our colleagues, customers and partners:

• Delivering accurate financial statements and records to our customers
• Ensuring timely and accurate Estate Finances
• Supporting operations in communicating and understanding service charge

About You

You are an experienced finance professional with a background in commercial business partnering and want to develop in a growing organisation.

Your ideal role is one where you can utilise your accounting knowledge and your high attention to detail. You will use your strong communication skills to see and challenge information, ensuring a smooth accounting process for the wider team.

As a passionate accountant you want to motivate and share your technical knowledge through positive mentoring. Communication comes naturally to you and you can clearly explain finances across wide range of people and operations.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing & motivating a team of around 6 people to work alongside the relevant FirstPort teams to deliver accurate financial reporting, resolving queries and ensuring a high-quality service in a timely fashion.
• Set and deliver department productivity metrics and contribute to a positive team culture.
• Liaise effectively with auditors to deliver a smooth audit process and provide the best possible outcome for our customers and our clients.
• Pro-actively liaise with managers and auditors on any areas of concern ensuring clear action plans for resolution.
• Contribute positively and effectively to the team through creative ideas, tested processes, or feedback from colleagues/external parties.

Who are we?

FirstPort is the UK’s leading property management company, caring for our customers’ homes across England, Wales and Scotland. With over four decades of experience and over 3,100 employees, FirstPort works with developers, investors, freeholders and over 1,600 Resident Management Companies.

FirstPort is a member of the Association of Residential Managing Agents (ARMA), the Association of Retirement Housing Managers (ARHM), and Property Managers Association Scotland (PMAS). As well as holding a Five Star Rating from the British Safety Council, FirstPort is an accredited Safe Agent and belongs to The Property Ombudsman.

Why choose us?

By joining us, you will work with industry professionals who are committed to providing the highest levels of customer service, as well as ensuring we put our people first.

The benefits of working with us can include free parking, free fruit, discounted gym membership, a true work-life balance and the opportunity of growth and progression. In addition to the core benefits, we also offer a range of exclusive discounts on extra benefits to help you and your family make the most of your money, safeguard your future and look after your health.

We’re committed to promoting diversity at FirstPort and recruit on merit. We are an inclusive employer that prides itself in being so diverse.

What’s next?

To start your application for this role we will ask you to upload your CV and answer a few questions.

Our recruiters will work with our managers to review your CV. If unsuccessful you will be notified. If you meet the criteria for the role, we’ll be in touch to arrange a short telephone interview and our shortlist of candidates will be invited to attend interviews with the hiring manager.

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