Property & Utilities Finance Assistant

Position: Property & Utilities Finance Assistant (Permanent)
Your new company
Salary: £30,000-£35,000 (DOE)

Location:

Birmingham city centre (Hybrid - 1-day WFH after 6‑month probation)

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent
Bonus:
Annual bonus of 5-10%
Benefits:
Private Medical Insurance, 10% Pension Contribution, 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
An established property business is looking for an ambitious and proactive Property & Utilities Finance assistant to join their finance team in Birmingham city centre. This is a unique opportunity for someone with experience in property and utilities who is keen to take ownership, improve processes, and work in a growing SME environment.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, wants to develop broader finance skills, and thrives in a role where no two days are the same.

Your new role
Utilities Management (Core Focus)

You will take full responsibility for the utilities function across a commercial property portfolio, including:

Managing all utility accounts for multiple properties (setting up, closing, switching suppliers, and overseeing renewals).
Reviewing, validating and processing all utility bills (energy, water, waste) and ensuring accurate allocation of charges.
Monitoring meter readings, investigating anomalies, and liaising with suppliers to resolve billing discrepancies.
Coordinating new service connections, disconnections, and ensuring smooth handovers during tenant changes.
Maintaining up‑to‑date utilities data within internal systems (Qube MRI) and ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Identifying opportunities to reduce costs, improve processes, and streamline data capture or workflows.

Finance & Operations Support (Broader Responsibilities)

Alongside the utilities function, you will support the wider finance team with day‑to‑day activities such as:

Purchase Ledger:
Processing supplier invoices, handling queries, and supporting month-end payment runs.
Assisting with service charge budgets, utility forecasting, and cost analysis for the property portfolio.
Supporting month-end processes, including reconciliations and producing simple internal reports.
Helping improve financial processes, documentation, and system workflows.
Providing cover and support across transactional finance areas during busy periods.
Getting involved in systems development and efficiency enhancements within Qube MRI.What you'll need to succeed

Experience working in a property company, ideally in a finance, property management, or utilities-focused position.
Previous exposure to utilities administration (energy, water, billing, or meter management).
Strong administrative and organisational skills with high attention to detail.
Confident using finance/property management systems (experience with Qube MRI is a strong advantage).
A proactive, analytical mindset and willingness to improve processes and adopt new technology.
Enjoys problem solving and thrives in a varied SME environment.
Tech‑savvy, data‑driven, and comfortable identifying improvements.
Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.

What you'll get in return

£30,000-£35,000 salary, depending on experience
Hybrid working (after probation: 1 day per week from home)
Annual bonus: 5-10%
Private Medical Insurance
Competitive 10% employer pension contribution
25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

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