Accountant (Rent and Service Charges)

Camphill Village Trust; Tees Valley; Remote; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charitable trust is seeking a Finance Manager to support a review of rent and service charges. This remote role involves managing financial records for rental income, ensuring compliance, and working closely with teams. Ideal candidates will have an accounting qualification, experience in the charity sector, and strong skills in accounting software. Flexible hours available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a similar senior finance role within the Charity / Housing sector.
• Experience responsible for Housing Rent and Service Charges.
• Experience implementing internal controls and accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain accurate financial records related to rental income and service charge accounts.
• Ensure compliance with tenancy agreements and relevant legislation.
• Work closely with the service delivery and compliance teams.

Skills

Professional Accounting qualification ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or Part Qualified

Advanced User of different accounting packages

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

Education

Qualified by experience with a minimum 3 years in a similar senior finance role

Job description

Salary: Up to £51,000 PA

Location: Remote with occasional travel to communities. 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 will 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 will ensure finance deadlines, and legislative and statutory requirements are met. You will work closely with the wider organization, building strong internal relationships to ensure the effective management of financial resources.

What You Will 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 and accounting processes

Location & Travel

Remote based. This is a home-based role, however you will be expected to travel to the Trust's 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.

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