Finance Officer - Rents

RM Recruit; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A Birmingham-based housing association is seeking a full-time Finance Officer specializing in Rent Accounting to join their finance team. This temporary position is for 3 months with mostly remote work, requiring office presence twice a month. The role involves preparing and reporting rent accounting information, maintaining property data, and supporting financial reporting. Ideal candidates should have experience in rent accounting and strong analytical skills. Immediate availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in rent accounting, housing finance, or a related field is essential.
• Demonstrates strong analytical and data management skills.
• Ability to work with complex financial information and maintain accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and report rent accounting information accurately.
• Maintain property and rent-related information for performance reporting.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly management accounts.

Skills

Rent accounting experience

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Job description

RM Recruit are excited to be working with a Birmingham based housing association in their search for a Finance Officer specialising in Rent Accounting to join their finance team on a full-time, temporary basis for 3 months. This is mostly a remote role with office presence set at twice per month. This position plays a key part in ensuring the accurate delivery of rent-related financial information across the Group. You will help maintain robust property data, support financial reporting, and contribute to essential regulatory submissions.

The ideal candidate will be immediately available or available on short notice.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the accurate preparation, analysis, and reporting of rent accounting information for the Group.
• Ensure all property and rent-related information is correctly recorded and maintained to support reliable performance reporting.
• Assist with the monthly and quarterly management accounts including forecasting and variance notes for the Group.
• Assist with the production of the rent debit reconciliation.
• Provide support to budget holders across the organisation.
• Provide finance support in the preparation and completion of external regulatory returns relating to rent and property stock.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure consistency and accuracy across systems and reporting processes.
• Support organisational objectives by demonstrating and promoting the Group s values and behaviours in all aspects of your work.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors on relevant audit work.
• Assist in preparation of reports to the Group Executive Team and the Group Board and Committees.

Person Specification:

• Has experience in rent accounting, housing finance, or a related field.
• Demonstrates strong analytical and data management skills.
• Has excellent attention to detail and the ability to work with complex financial information.
• Communicates clearly and works effectively with colleagues across multiple departments.
• Embraces organisational values and contributes positively to team culture.

If you are a driven Finance Officer on the lookout for your next challenge, we encourage you to apply.

RM Recruit is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and will treat all applicants equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership status, age, disability, race, religion, pregnancy, ethnic or national origin.