Accountant (Rent and Service Charges)

Camphill Village Trust Vacancy; Dudley; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 1,000,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial records related to rental income and service charges. You will ensure compliance with legislation and work closely with internal teams. Candidates should have experience in charity finance, strong accounting skills, and be proficient with accounting software. This position offers flexibility with remote work options.

Benefits

Life cover for employees

Referral bonus of £150

Employee assistance program

Pension scheme contribution

25 days of annual leave plus public holidays

Free parking at most communities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in a similar senior finance role within the Charity/Housing sector.
• Ideally relevant experience in Housing Rent and Service Charges.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage financial resources.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain financial records related to rental income and service charges.
• Ensure compliance with tenancy agreements and relevant legislation.
• Work closely with the organization to manage financial resources effectively.

Skills

Professional Accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or part qualified)

Experience in senior finance role within Charity/Housing sector

Advanced User of different accounting packages

Confident User of MS Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Experience implementing internal controls & accounting processes

Job description

Full Time can offer some flexibility

9 month FTC

Closing Date : 13th October

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 and providing expertise in this area of our activities.

You’ll be responsible for managing and maintaining accurate financial records related to rental income and service charge accounts. This includes budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations and ensuring compliance with tenancy agreements and relevant legislation as well as working with the service delivery and compliance teams to ensure all recoverable services are included in charges.

To ensure delivery of a proactive and professional customer focused service you’ll ensure finance deadlines and legislative and statutory requirements are met. You’ll work closely with the wider organization building strong internal relationships to ensure the effective management of financial resources.

What you’ll bring to the role :

• Professional Accounting qualification ACCA CIMA ACA or Part Qualified (Final year) OR qualified by experience with a minimum 3 years in a similar senior finance role within the Charity / Housing sector
• Ideally relevant experience being responsible for Housing Rent and Service Charges within a similar organisation
• Advanced User of different accounting packages
• Confident User of MS Office 365 Excel. Word Outlook PowerPoint
• Experience implementing & internal controls & accounting processes

Location & Travel - Remote based

This is a home-based role however you will be expected to travel to the Trusts communities and other relevant locations on occasion.

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.

Your application should include your CV and a supporting statement of no less than one page detailing why you would like to work for the Trust and how your skills and experience meet the job description and person specification (see attached Job pack).

The charity

Established in 1954 Camphill Village Trust is a charity that supports adults with learning disabilities autism and mental health our 70thyear we honour our past provide for the present and will lead the future.

Our focus on humanity and nature was inspired by our past and remains as key to the Trusts ethos today. This is reflected in our focus on 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.

We operate in both rural and urban communities building on our care (social) farming legacy. Our historical focus on enabling potential for people with support needs through farming organic horticulture and enterprise centred on nature and traditional skills continues to play to our strengths.

The benefits

Below is just a taste of what we offer :

• Life cover for all employees so families will receive payment if a colleague dies at work (subject to cover terms and conditions).
• Employees who introduce a friend to work with us receive 150 through payroll (Terms & Conditions apply.)
• Employee assistance programme with 24 / 7 helpline for advice and support. Also available to your immediate family
• We contribute 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

Key Skills

• 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

Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 30001 - 999999999