Hybrid Rent & Service Charge Accountant

First Choice Homes Oldham; Hartford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in the United Kingdom seeks a Rent and Service Charge Accountant to join their Finance team. This hybrid role offers flexibility with work-from-home options and emphasizes the delivery of accurate financial information. Candidates should have AAT Level 4 qualifications and experience in service charge accounting. The position includes responsibilities such as leading the annual budget process, maintaining financial records, and ensuring compliance with regulations. A competitive salary and robust benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

37-hour working week with hybrid options

30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Defined contribution pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Discounted gym membership

On-site wellbeing room and café

Qualifications

• Experience in rent or service charge accounting or a similar financial role.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, and auditing principles.
• Confident working with large data sets and explaining financial information.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budget process for rents and service charges.
• Produce accurate annual rent and service charge calculations.
• Maintain and reconcile rent ledgers, ensuring data integrity.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Strong Excel capability

Education

AAT Level 4 qualification or equivalent

Part-qualified or qualified by experience (ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Financial management systems

Housing management systems

Job description

A leading housing association in the United Kingdom seeks a Rent and Service Charge Accountant to join their Finance team. This hybrid role offers flexibility with work-from-home options and emphasizes the delivery of accurate financial information. Candidates should have AAT Level 4 qualifications and experience in service charge accounting. The position includes responsibilities such as leading the annual budget process, maintaining financial records, and ensuring compliance with regulations. A competitive salary and robust benefits package are offered.