Average Service Accountant salary in Craven Arms

Rent & Service Charge Accountant Location: Craven Arms + Hybrid WorkingSalary: Competitive, plus excellent benefitsHours: Full-timeContract: Permanent Are you an experienced finance professional with expertise in rent setting, service charges, and social housing finance? Do you thrive in a role where accuracy, leadership, and operational impact truly matter?This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fantastic Social Housing organisation and play a key role in shaping how we manage and deliver rent and service charge processes across our organisation. Why join us? You'll be part of a forward-thinking Finance team committed to delivering excellent customer experiences, compliant processes, and robust financial performance. You'll have the autonomy to lead key annual cycles, improve systems and processes, and support strategic decision-making that affects over 11,000 homes. The role As our Corporate Accountant - Rent & Service Charges, you will: Lead & Deliver Take ownership of the Group's annual rent review and service charge setting processes.Manage the administration of rent and service charge systems to ensure accuracy, compliance, and maximisation of income.Oversee and develop the Rent & Service Charge Assistant (1 FTE). Analyse & Advise Provide management accounts support, including variance analysis and reporting.Lead on interpreting and implementing changes in rent legislation, S20 requirements, and service charge best practice.Administer sinking funds and ensure transparent, accurate financial information. Collaborate & Influence Bring together colleagues across the Group to deliver cohesive and compliant financial reviews.Work closely with management accountants, budget holders, and service charge officers.Support the production of statutory accounts, reconciliations, and audit requirements. Improve & Innovate Develop better reporting, monitoring, and continuous improvement across the service charge systems.Ensure strong data quality and consistent application of internal processes. About you We're looking for someone who brings: Technical expertise Strong management accounts and budgetary control skills.Significant experience in rent legislation, variable service charges, S20, and sinking funds.Knowledge of IFRS, FRS102, and component accounting.Advanced Excel and experience using financial / housing systems. Experience Providing high-quality accountancy services within a medium or large organisation.Social housing finance (highly desirable).Presenting complex financial information clearly to varied audiences.Tracing and reconciling financial information across systems. Qualifications AAT qualified, orPart-qualified CCAB (ACA, ACCA, ICMA, CIPFA), orQualified by experience. Personal qualities Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.Curious, analytical, and confident in challenging data.Customer-focused and able to build strong working relationships.Positive, solutions-driven, and adaptable to change. What we offer Hybrid working (office + remote)Opportunities for professional development and progressionSupportive team environmentMeaningful work that directly impacts our customers and communities

We are currently working in partnership with a Not-for-Profit based in Shropshire, who are recruiting for a Financial Planning Accountant (HRA) on a three monthinitial contract.The position is due to start ASAP and offers a daily rate of c.£300 via an Umbrella Company. This will be a hybrid position with travel required to the office three days per week.The ideal candidate will have a background in Social Housing and be able to provide support on the HRA Business Planning.Duties will include (but are not limited to): Preparing monthly management accounts including P&L for HRA including supporting analysisProducing monthly capital reports for HRA, creating KPI reports and reconciling payroll accountsPreparing cash flow reports/statements and preparing year end statutory accountsDealing with tax reporting and processing VAT returnPreparing annual budget and process and managing and maintaining 30 year Business Plan for HRALeading on year end process for rent accounting, service changes and direct debits/rent collection Skills, knowledge and expertise required: Background in Social Housing and HRAQualification is desirable but not essential Working hours: 37 hours per weekMonday - Friday, 9am-5pm (flexible) Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.

Management Accountant Location: Presteigne (on-site) We are seeking a Management Accountant to support the preparation of management accounts across multiple business divisions. Key Responsibilities Prepare monthly management accounts with accurate analysis and commentaryComplete and review balance sheet reconciliationsManage intercompany transactionsMonitor ASC606 project compliance and valuationsSupport inventory valuation, reporting and annual stock countsReport performance against budgets and plansConduct sales, order, margin and 80/20 analysisAssist with weekly 80/20 reportingReview and approve RFQs and ordersBuild financial models and support business decision-makingMaintain financial controls and ensure accuracy of financial recordsSupport budgeting, forecasting and ad hoc tasks About You Ideally CIMA/ACCA qualified or finalist (experience-qualified candidates considered)Excellent communication and business partnering skillsStrong Excel and systems capabilityHigh attention to detail and strong organisational skillsAble to work independentlyDriving licence and willingness to travel preferred