Interim Rent Accountant

Robertson Bell; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic organization in the Social Housing sector is seeking an Interim Rent Accountant for a 6-month contract. You will manage tenancy accounts and support a team during a significant system implementation. The role is primarily remote with occasional in-person team days. Ideal candidates have experience in rent accounting within housing sectors and are ready to contribute to a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in rent accounting within the Housing or Local Authority sectors.
• Ability to manage tenancy accounts and payment allocations with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable working remotely and communicating effectively in a hybrid team.

Responsibilities

• Setting up new tenancy accounts and ensuring rent charges are correctly applied.
• Managing ongoing tenancy accounts, ensuring balances are accurate.
• Allocating tenant payments and resolving discrepancies.

Skills

Rent accounting experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Are you an experienced Rent Accountant with a background in Housing or Local Government? Can you confidently manage tenancy accounts and payment allocations in a remote environment? Are you ready to hit the ground running in a fast-paced, change-heavy interim role?

My client, a growing organisation in the Social Housing sector, is looking for an Interim Rent Accountant on an initial 6-month contract. With a busy period approaching due to a significant property rollout and an upcoming system implementation, this role plays a critical part in keeping tenancy accounts accurate, up to date, and well-managed.

Key responsibilities include:

• Setting up new tenancy accounts and ensuring rent charges are correctly applied
• Managing ongoing tenancy accounts, ensuring balances are accurate
• Allocating tenant payments and resolving discrepancies
• Responding to tenant and internal queries relating to rental accounts
• Supporting the wider team in preparation for a new housing management system rollout

This is a great opportunity to bring your rent accounting expertise to a dynamic and forward-thinking team, where your input will help maintain service continuity during a period of change and growth.

The team works primarily remotely, with fortnightly in-person team days to collaborate and connect.

To be considered, please meet the following criteria:

• Proven experience in rent accounting within the Housing or Local Authority sectors
• Ability to manage tenancy accounts and payment allocations with minimal supervision
• Comfortable working remotely and communicating effectively in a hybrid team
• Available at short notice to support a time-critical programme of work

If you're looking for your next interim opportunity and want to play a key role in supporting tenants and finance during a busy period — apply now!