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MHS Homes; Town of Chatham (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Pension contributions matched up to 6%

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Training & development

Cycle to work

Free parking

Wellbeing activities

Housing/tenant support

Job summary

MHS Homes is seeking an experienced housing finance professional to lead a small team and oversee rent accounting, service charges, financial reporting and housing management systems. This role will suit someone ready to advance to management and will require meticulous administration of rent income, arrears, and service charge budgeting with strong control frameworks.

You will collaborate across Housing and Finance to deliver management information, support audits, drive service improvements

Qualifications

• Experience in housing rents and service charge management.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills.
• Ability to lead, develop and support others while delivering performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of three and oversee rent accounting, service charges, financial reporting and housing management systems.
• Ensure accurate administration of rent income and arrears management.
• Conduct annual rent and service charge reviews, budgeting and reconciliations with robust controls.
• Maintain compliance with housing regulations and drive service improvements.
• Produce management information, support audits and build relationships with tenants, leaseholders, contractors and stakeholders.

Skills

Rent accounting

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder relations

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual to lead a team of three and oversee the effective management of rent

accounting, service charges, financial reporting, and housing management systems.

This role would suit an established housing finance professional or someone ready to take the next step into a management

position. You will be responsible for ensuring the accurate administration of rent income, arrears management, annual rent and

service charge reviews, service charge budgeting and reconciliations, while maintaining compliance with housing regulations and

robust financial controls.

Working closely with colleagues across Housing and Finance, you will produce management information, support audit requirements,

drive service improvements, and build strong relationships with tenants, leaseholders, contractors, and other stakeholders.

About You

You will have experience working within a housing rents and service charge environment and possess a strong understanding of the

processes and regulations that underpin social housing income management. You will be highly organised, analytical, and

customer-focused, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate outcomes.

Whether you are already managing a team or looking to take the next step in your career, you will have the skills and ambition to

lead, develop and support others while driving performance and continuous improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation and make a real impact on the delivery of high-quality

rent and service charge services.

We offer:

• A performance based annual bonus + pension contributions matched up to 6%
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays and the option to buy/sell holiday
• Training & Development and opportunities for continuing professional development including regular tool box talks
• A great team of colleagues to work with
• Regular social and charitable events and a range of wellbeing activities
• Enhanced family leave policies
• A really competitive package of flexible employee benefits including a cycle to work scheme
• Free parking and disabled parking
• Access to two holiday homes in Norfolk and Dorset

At mhs homes we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of

opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and

eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital

status, or pregnancy and maternity.