Rent & Service Charge Accountant - Social Housing

Page Personnel; London; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social housing organization in London is seeking a Rent & Service Charge Accountant to manage rent processes and ensure compliance with regulations. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for professional development. If you're passionate about finance in the social housing sector, apply now to advance your career.

Benefits

Access to a company shopping discount programme

Opportunities for professional development

26 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA.
• Experience in social housing accounting management.
• Strong technical knowledge of rent accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage rent accounting processes and ensure compliance.
• Reconcile rent accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare rent reports and assist with budget forecasting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Financial control implementation

Technical knowledge of rent accounting

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA

Tools

Orchard

SUN Accounts

Vision Excel

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Rent & Service Charge Accountant - Social Housing, London

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Page Personnel

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London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

• Collaborative working environment
• Responsible for annual rent process, legislations, regulations & best practice

About Our Client

This Housing Association is committed to providing exceptional service within its community. As a mid-sized organisation, they aim to maintain a collaborative and efficient working environment while supporting their employee's professional growth.

Job Description

• Manage rent accounting processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
• Reconcile rent accounts and investigate any discrepancies effectively.
• Utilise Orchard system to monitor monthly and weekly debit runs
• Prepare and submit rent reports to senior management in a timely manner.
• Assist with budget preparation and forecasting related to rent income and expenditure.
• Assist with the compilation of annual service charge and sinking fund.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve tenant account queries.
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and organisational policies.
• Support the Finance team with ad hoc duties as required.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Rent Accountant should have:

• Relevant qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA
• Proficiency in Orchard, SUN Accounts, and Vision Excel.
• Experience in designing and implementing financial controls.
• Strong technical knowledge of rent accounting principles within the social housing sector.
• A track record of working effectively within a finance team.
• Social housing rent and service charge accounting management, including write-offs
• Attention to detail and the ability to resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with various stakeholders.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of approximately £48000 - £55000 per annum.
• Flexible working with 2 days in the office.
• Access to a company shopping discount programme.
• Opportunities for professional development through an employee learning programme.
• 26 days annual leave

If you are a skilled Rent & Service Charge Accountant looking to join a social housing organisation in London, this could be the perfect role for you. Apply today to take the next step in your career!