Rent Accountant

We are seeking a detail–oriented Rent Accountant to join our friendly and dedicated finance team, ensuring rent income and records are accurate and up to date.

Position: Rent Accountant

Location: Remote

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part time, 26.25 hours per week

Salary: ProRata GBP18,589.90 (North East), GBP20,689.90 (North West), GBP21,039.90 (London) Plus Pension and Other Benefits

Closing Date: Sunday 27th April 2025

About the Role

As a Rent Accountant, you will be responsible for setting up and updating all property and resident accounts on the rental ledger system and for ensuring that rental income is correctly reflected on both the rent and finance systems on a timely basis.

You will work closely with project staff and housing benefit departments regarding rental income queries and ensure that rental income is received in accordance with the charity's internal financial controls and all legal regulatory requirements are complied with. The role will involve some sales ledger work, under the supervision of the Rental Income Business Partner.

Some Key responsibilities include:

• Rental Ledger and rental collection
• Responsible for reviewing the rental income bank account and accurately reflecting all receipts onto the rental income system
• Identify any overpayments and request the necessary refunds
• Produce and send out monthly rent arrears and voids
• Process monthly rent write–offs
• Reconcile and close monthly accounts
• Raise rental income sales invoices and follow up on late payments

About You

You’ll be a highly organised individual, with excellent interpersonal skills. You will be comfortable working independently and communicating effectively with colleagues across the organisation.

Essential skills and experience:

• Good knowledge of rental income accounting and processes e.g. Housing Benefits
• Experience of rental income accounting systems, preferably including Omni
• Good Excel skills as well as other Microsoft packages.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

In return for working here, you will receive:

• A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role
• Commitment to continued professional development with internal mentoring.
• Flexible working model for suitable roles.
• Supportive flexitime and toil arrangements.
• 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years service.
• Family friendly leave policies including – maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave.
• Financial wellbeing offering interest free loans and advances
• Auto–enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice.
• Cycle to Work scheme and interest–free season ticket loans.
• Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more.
• Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More
• Death in service (4x Base salary)
• Legal Advice line

About the Organisation

The charity delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. They specialise in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those they work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities they work within. The organisation reaches from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester and Milton Keynes.