ForHousing
Senior Rent and Service Charge Accountant
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Our Mission
Everything we do aims to positively impact the lives of our social housing tenants and deliver on what matters to them and their communities. We provide safe, well-maintained, sustainable homes and deliver customer-focused services. ForHousing is a place where everyone can thrive and be themselves.
Role Overview
As part of the Rent and Service Charge team within our Finance function, you’ll provide a range of financial services in relation to rents, leasehold, and service charges, including monthly management reporting, performance reports, and budget production.
Why ForHousing?
- Best companies 2-star employer – our colleagues rated us an “Outstanding Place to Work”.
- Hybrid working – some of your time can be spent working at home, or you’re free to spend more time in the office if you prefer. There will be a requirement to attend the office on occasion.
- Agile working – we are outcome driven, so we empower you to do your best work, in the way that works best for you.
- STAR – through our partnership with STAR you can save money on everyday spending and make your money go further with discounts across a wide range of shops and products.
- Smartech – purchase technology or white goods and spread the cost.
- Wellbeing centre – gym discounts, exercise videos, mindfulness tools, nutrition advice, financial advice and more.
- Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on bikes and equipment.
- Employee Assistance Programme – access to a 24/7 counselling and support helpline.
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Key Responsibilities
- Leading on the annual rent increase process, ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance
- Developing and leading on accurate Service Charge budgets for existing properties and new developments.
- Conducting regular reviews to compare actual costs against budgeted costs for all service chargeable units.
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements in the management of both variable and fixed service charge properties.
- Developing, maintaining and owning documentation for annual provision to service charge payers and leaseholders, while also providing training and guidance on rent and service charge matters throughout the organisation.
- Deputising for the Manager, to ensure there is cost recovery in place for service charges in line with the legislation in place for either fixed or variable service charge regimes.
- Leading on the year-end processes to identify and manage surplus / deficits or leaseholder sinking fund accounts are accounted for correctly.
- Providing day-to-day leadership and oversight within the Rent and Service Charge team, ensuring delivery of high-quality outputs and adherence to deadlines.
- Line managing and supporting development of direct reports including objective setting, performance management, and regular 1 to 1 meetings.
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Qualifications
- Experience of social housing and service charge knowledge is essential.
- Experience in a similar role including forecast monitoring and budget setting.
- Qualified or part-qualified CIMA, ACCA, or ACA Accountant
Equal Opportunities
ForHousing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Recruitment Process
If you need any adjustments to be made to our recruitment process, please get in touch with the team on recruitment@forhousing.co.uk
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early, depending on application numbers.
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