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Job Title
Management Accountant - Service Charges
Organisation
Stockport Homes Group
Job Description
Do you thrive on solving financial challenges?

Are you an expert in service charge management, looking for an opportunity to make a real impact?

Do you enjoy working collaboratively to improve financial processes and have the confidence to challenge the status quo?

If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Stockport Homes Group is looking for a skilled Management Accountant to join our Corporate Finance team. In this key role, you will provide expert financial advice, lead on service charge setting, and ensure compliance with legislation and best practices.

In this role you will:

  • Lead the service charge setting process for Stockport Homes Group (SHG) and Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) properties.
  • Provide expert advice on service charge policies, ensuring compliance and value for money.
  • Complete year-end service charge reconciliations in collaboration with the Homeownership team.
  • Work closely with various departments to improve financial systems, reporting, and budget management.
  • Accurately capture and allocate costs to maximise service charge income.
  • Ensure correct accounting of sinking funds and collaborate with relevant teams to forecast future costs.
  • Continuously develop financial reporting processes and systems to drive efficiency.

    What We’re Looking For:
  • Extensive accounting knowledge, ideally CCAB/CIMA qualified.
  • Experience in a complex financial environment, preferably within housing or service charges.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Proficiency in financial systems and advanced Excel skills.
  • A proactive and adaptable approach to working in a fast-paced environment.

    If you’re a financial professional with a passion for service charges and delivering high-quality financial services, we’d love to hear from you!

    The SHG “Be You” approach sums up our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are, and to be that person at work, in line with SHG’s Values. We’re always looking to improve diversity within our teams to enhance this culture and to be truly representative of the communities we work in.

    This role will be on Stockport Homes Limited terms and conditions.

    We understand that if you don't meet every requirement, you may be hesitant to apply but we still want to hear from you and encourage you to submit an application detailing your experiences, achievements, and the value you can bring to our team.

    We encourage you to apply early! We may close the vacancy sooner if we find the right candidate.

    Closing date: 26th February 2025

    Interview date: 5th March 2025

    Link to apply: https://stockporthomes.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3752246?cid=2018&t=Management-Accountant-Service-Charges

  • Job Summary

    • Location

      Stockport

    • Organization

      Stockport Homes Group

    • Job Type

      Permanent, Full Time

    • Salary

      £43,693 to £49,764 per annum

    • Closing Date

      26/02/2025

    • Reference ID

      35228

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