Rent and Service Charge Officer / Finance Assistant / Social Housing

Rooftop Housing Group; West Midlands, Evesham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association seeks a Senior Rent and Service Charge Officer to provide financial business partnering services. The role involves calculating rents, managing service charges, and producing management accounts, requiring strong analytical and communication skills. The organization values diversity and supports a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Holiday buying and selling scheme

Paid leave for birthday

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Funded training

Volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Experience in finance/accounting and social housing rents.
• Ability to analyse and interpret numerical data.
• Working towards a professional accounting qualification.

Responsibilities

• Calculating annual rent uplift and ensuring compliance with Rent Standard.
• Leading on variable service charge reconciliations.
• Producing monthly management accounts and ensuring accuracy of financial statements.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Professional Accounting Qualification

Tools

Relevant Software Applications

Job description

Senior Rent and Service Charge Officer with experience in finance / accounting and social housing rents and service charges, ability to analyse and interpret numerical data, and excellent communication skills is required for a well-established housing association.

SALARY: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications) + excellent benefits (see below)

LOCATION: Hybrid working from the office in Evesham, Worcestershire (WR11) and from home - with travel to other offices, services, schemes, projects, housing, or development locations as dictated by the role

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

Job Overview

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Senior Rent and Service Charge Officer with experience in finance / accounting and social housing rents and service charges, ability to analyse and interpret numerical data, and excellent communication skills.

As the Senior Rent and Service Charge Officer, you will provide a financial business partnering service to the Operations and Resources Directorates. Your responsibilities include calculating the annual rent uplift, ensuring all rents are calculated correctly and compliant with the Rent Standard, and completing the Statistical Data Return to the Social Housing Regulator.

You will be the key contact for service charges, calculating charges in line with policy, leading on and preparing variable service charge reconciliations, and setting service charges for new developments.

You will also assist in producing the monthly management accounts, specific working papers for statutory accounts, sector scorecard, and ensure the accuracy of financial statements.

About the Organisation

The organisation is a modern, dynamic, and flexible social business committed to delivering high-quality, value-for-money services. They pride themselves on their people and their achievements, making a positive impact on lives every day.

The organisation seeks high-performing individuals at all levels who can champion their culture, live their values, and facilitate high performance in others. They support candidates with reasonable adjustments to perform their best and strive to maintain a skilled, knowledgeable, and motivated workforce in a supportive environment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

The organisation is dedicated to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity within their teams and the communities they serve.

Candidate Requirements

• Working towards a professional accounting / finance qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, or equivalent) or qualified by experience
• Experience of working in a finance setting
• Experience with social housing rents & service charges
• Experience handling complex or difficult data
• Experience working in a housing association or a similarly regulated environment
• Ability to analyse and interpret numerical and written information
• Strong analytical skills and a natural problem solver
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure
• Proficient in relevant software applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to work with all levels within the business
• Ability to deliver to strict deadlines and manage conflicting priorities

Benefits

• Flexible working
• Holiday buying and selling scheme
• A day's paid leave for your birthday or annual celebration
• Two days paid leave to assist with a house move after probation
• Life assurance
• Health cash plan covering treatments like dental, physiotherapy, and more
• Company contributions to mindfulness and fitness initiatives
• Online discounts on retail, cinema, insurance, and holidays
• Funded training and sponsored qualifications
• Two days paid volunteering leave annually

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Job Ref: AWDO-P13401

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