Overview
This is an excellent opportunity for a Rent & Service Charge Accountant to join a social housing organisation in London. The role requires expertise in annual rent setting, legislation’s, regulations, policies & best practice to manage rent accounting effectively.
Client Details
This Housing Association is committed to providing exceptional service within its community. As a mid-sized organisation, they aim to maintain a collaborative and efficient working environment while supporting their employee’s professional growth.
Description
- Manage rent accounting processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
- Reconcile rent accounts and investigate any discrepancies effectively.
- Utilise Orchard system to monitor monthly and weekly debit runs
- Prepare and submit rent reports to senior management in a timely manner.
- Assist with budget preparation and forecasting related to rent income and expenditure.
- Assist with the compilation of annual service charge and sinking fund.
- Collaborate with other departments to resolve tenant account queries.
- Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and organisational policies.
- Support the Finance team with ad hoc duties as required.
Profile
A successful Rent Accountant should have:
- Relevant qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA
- Proficiency in Orchard, SUN Accounts, and Vision Excel.
- Experience in designing and implementing financial controls.
- Strong technical knowledge of rent accounting principles within the social housing sector.
- A track record of working effectively within a finance team.
- Social housing rent and service charge accounting management, including write-offs
- Attention to detail and the ability to resolve discrepancies efficiently.
- Excellent communication skills to engage with various stakeholders.
Job Offer
- Competitive salary of approximately £48000 – £55000 per annum.
- Flexible working with 2 days in the office.
- Access to a company shopping discount programme.
- Opportunities for professional development through an employee learning programme.
- Private health care provided.
- 26 days annual leave
If you are a skilled Rent & Service Charge Accountant looking to join a social housing organisation in London, this could be the perfect role for you. Apply today to take the next step in your career!
