Your new company

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

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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