Accountant (Rent and Service Charges)

Camphill Village Trust; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization that supports adults with learning disabilities is seeking a senior finance professional to manage financial records related to rental income and service charges. The ideal candidate will have a professional accounting qualification and relevant experience, including managing housing rent and service charges. This home-based role requires occasional travel to various locations. The organization offers benefits such as life cover, a pension contribution, and 25 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Life cover for all employees

Referral bonus

Employee assistance programme

Pension scheme contribution

25 days annual leave plus holidays

Free parking at most communities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in a similar senior finance role within charity or housing sector.
• Experience in managing Housing Rent and Service Charges.
• Confident in implementing internal controls and accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain accurate financial records related to rental income.
• Ensure compliance with tenancy agreements and relevant legislation.
• Build strong relationships internally to manage financial resources effectively.

Skills

Financial management

Communication skills

Customer service orientation

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent

Tools

MS Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Various accounting packages

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and maintaining accurate financial records related to rental income and service charge accounts.
• Budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations and ensuring compliance with tenancy agreements and relevant legislation, working with service delivery and compliance teams to include all recoverable services in charges.
• Delivering a proactive and professional customer‑focused service and meeting finance deadlines, legislative and statutory requirements.
• Working closely with the wider organization, building strong internal relationships to ensure effective management of financial resources.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or part‑qualified (final year) or qualified by experience with a minimum of 3 years in a similar senior finance role within the charity / housing sector.
• Relevant experience managing Housing Rent and Service Charges within a similar organisation.
• Advanced user of various accounting packages.
• Confident user of MS Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience implementing internal controls and accounting processes.

Location & Travel

Remote based. The role is home‑based but you will be expected to travel to the Trust’s communities and other relevant locations on occasion.

Role Overview

The Trust is currently undertaking a root and branch review of rent and service charges and this role is pivotal in supporting the development of a revised rent and service charge model for the Charity, providing expertise in this area of our activities.

About the Trust

Established in 1954, Camphill Village Trust is a charity that supports adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health. With 70 years of history, the Trust focuses on humanity and nature, social and green care integration, valuing everyone’s contribution, enabling personal pathways to development, celebrating the changing seasons and respecting the rhythm of natural life. It operates in both rural and urban communities building on a care (social) farming legacy.

Benefits

• Life cover for all employees.
• Referral bonus – employees who introduce a friend receive £150 via payroll (terms & conditions apply).
• Employee assistance programme with a 24 / 7 helpline for advice and support (also available to immediate family).
• Contribution to a pension scheme along with your personal contributions.
• Annual leave entitlement: 25 days per year plus statutory bank and national holidays.
• Free parking at most communities.

Administrative Functions

• Compliance Management
• Administrative Functions
• Oversight
• Administrative Activities
• Administrative Tasks
• Budget Preparation
• Facilities Management
• Daily Operations
• Account Management
• General Ledger Accounts
• Personnel Files
• Administrative Management
• Financial Statements
• Administrative Operations
• Annual Budget

Call to Action

Excited? Read our pack, look at our strategy and know that you would be joining an amazing Trust, a brilliant team and that you would have the ability to make a real difference.