Rent and Service Charge Accountant

Goodman Masson; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Housing Association in East London seeks a Rent and Service Charge Accountant for a 12-month FTC. In this role, you'll manage the end-to-end processes for service charges while driving automation and accuracy within the team. Ideal candidates come from a housing association background and have strong analytical skills. Join a collaborative environment that makes a real difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Looking for candidates with experience in Rent and Service Charges.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail required.
• Experience in automation and systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end processes, including estimates and liaising with auditors.
• Support year-end service charge and rent calculations.
• Assist in transitioning from Excel to new systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Education

Experience in Housing Associations

Tools

Service Charge Module

Job description

A well-established Housing Association in East London is looking to take on a Rent and Service Charge Accountant for an initial 12 Month FTC. This association has a big impact in its community and creates an inspiring, inclusive place to work.

They are looking to bring someone into their collaborative team who comes from a housing association or property background with experience in both Rent and Service Charges (mainly Service Charges). This role is an interesting balance of Business as Usual and project work as they look to automate their processes and move from excel.

Responsibilities:

• To lead on end-to-end processes, including estimates, actuals and liaising with auditors
• Support on year-end service charge and rent calculations and speak to customers about their queries
• Assist in moving from excel based work to using a Service Charge Module and helping with the integration
• Managing a Service Charge Assistant and helping them improve performance

Requirements:

• Rent and Service Charge candidate, ideally from a Housing Association background
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Happy with day-to-day work and willing to get involved with the project to help automate and streamline their processes
• Good excel and system skills

If this role sounds of interest, please apply ASAP as the opportunity is moving fast.