Hybrid Finance Assistant: Rent & Invoicing Pro

Bayman Atkinson Smythe; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Annual leave 25 days

Job summary

Portus Supported Housing is recruiting a Finance Assistant to join the team in Swinton on a hybrid basis. You will process bank transactions, post receipts, manage Housing Benefit remittances, and support the Income Officers and wider Finance team.

This role requires accuracy and initiative, with a proactive mindset. We offer a £27,900 salary plus benefits, 25 days annual leave (+ Bank Holidays) and a supportive environment focused on development.

Responsibilities

• Download and process bank transactions, allocating rent, Housing Benefit and utility receipts accurately.
• Post tenant receipts, refunds and adjustments, investigating any unidentified or unclear payments.
• Process Housing Benefit remittances and monitor the HB mailbox, actioning queries as required.
• Support Income Officers with arrears management, including invoicing tenant shortfalls.
• Run weekly rent debit processes and upload transactions to the Financial Management System (FMS).
• Process receipts and payments accurately, using the correct nominal codes and departments.
• Maintain utility billing and consumption records, including VAT declarations, meter readings and billing queries.
• Provide support across Purchase Ledger, Income and the wider Finance team as required.
• Maintain accurate records, follow organisational procedures and take responsibility for ongoing professional development.

Job description

Portus Supported Housing is recruiting a Finance Assistant to join the team in Swinton on a hybrid basis. You will process bank transactions, post receipts, manage Housing Benefit remittances, and support the Income Officers and wider Finance team.

This role requires accuracy and initiative, with a proactive mindset. We offer a £27,900 salary plus benefits, 25 days annual leave (+ Bank Holidays) and a supportive environment focused on development.