Rent and Service Charge Officer / Finance Assistant / Social Housing

AWD online; Evesham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established housing association is seeking a Senior Rent and Service Charge Officer to provide financial business partnering. This role requires expertise in finance and social housing, with responsibilities including rent calculations and service charge management. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Holiday buying and selling scheme

Paid day off for birthday

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Funding for training

Two days paid volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Experience in finance setting and social housing rents.
• Ability to analyze and interpret numerical data.

Responsibilities

• Calculate annual rent uplift and ensure compliance with Rent Standard.
• Lead on preparing variable service charge reconciliations.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Professional Accounting Qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)

Tools

Relevant Software Applications

Job description

Senior Rent and Service Charge Officer with experience in finance / accounting and social housing rents and service charges, ability to analyse and interpret numerical data, and excellent communication skills is required for a well-established housing association.

SALARY: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications) + excellent benefits (see below)

LOCATION: Hybrid working from the office in Evesham, Worcestershire (WR11) and from home, with travel to other offices, services, schemes, projects, housing, or development locations as required

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

Job Overview

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Senior Rent and Service Charge Officer with experience in finance / accounting and social housing rents and service charges, capable of analysing and interpreting numerical data, with excellent communication skills.

As the Senior Rent and Service Charge Officer, you will provide a financial business partnering service to the Operations and Resources Directorates. Your responsibilities include calculating annual rent uplift, ensuring rent calculations are correct and compliant with the Rent Standard, and completing the Statistical Data Return to the Social Housing Regulator.

You will also be the key contact for service charges, calculating charges in line with policy, leading on and preparing variable service charge reconciliations, and setting charges for new developments.

You will assist in producing monthly management accounts, specific working papers for statutory accounts, sector scorecard, and ensure the accuracy of financial statements.

About the Organisation

The organisation is a modern, dynamic, and flexible social business committed to delivering high-quality, value-for-money services. They pride themselves on their people and their achievements, making a positive impact daily.

The organisation seeks high-performing individuals at all levels who can champion their culture, uphold their values, and foster high performance. They support diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all qualified candidates and providing reasonable adjustments to enable everyone to perform at their best.

Candidate Requirements

• Working towards a professional accounting / finance qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, or equivalent) or qualified by experience
• Experience working in a finance setting
• Experience with social housing rents & service charges
• Experience handling complex or difficult data
• Experience working in a housing association or a similarly regulated environment
• Ability to analyse and interpret numerical and written information
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure
• Proficient in relevant software applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to work across all levels of the business
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet strict deadlines

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Holiday buying and selling scheme
• A paid day off for your birthday or annual celebration
• Two paid days to assist with a house move after probation
• Life assurance
• Health cash plan including dental, physiotherapy, consultations, and a 24-hour helpline
• Company contributions to mindfulness and fitness programs, including gym discounts and mindfulness apps
• Online discounts on retail shops, supermarkets, cinemas, insurance, and holidays
• Funding for training and sponsored qualifications
• Two days paid volunteering leave annually

Application Process

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Job Ref: AWDO-P13401

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