Rent & Service Charge Accountant

London Permanent £48,000 - £55,000 per year View Job Description
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.
  • Collaborative working environment
  • Responsible for annual rent process, legislations, regulations & best practice

About Our Client

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.

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

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.



What's on 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!

Contact
Eze Ewuzie
Quote job ref
JN-062025-6760036
Phone number
+44 7890434705

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Accounts Other
Sector
Not For Profit
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Eze Ewuzie
Consultant phone
+44 7890434705
Job reference
JN-062025-6760036