Rents System Accountant 6 Month FTC

Location Medway
Salary £40k - £50k DOE pro rata
Contract Temporary
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Our Medway based client are looking for a Rent Accountant to join their finance function. You’ll lead the rents function, oversee day‑to‑day rent and service charge operations, act as the subject matter expert on rent standards and ensure accurate income, arrears and ledger management. You’ll also support boards/committees with advice and administration.

 

Key Responsibilities

·       Rent Accounting

·       Lead and develop a team of 3

·       Maintain accurate rent accounts: rent debits, adjustments, reconciliations

·       Monitor rent income & arrears; produce regular reports

·       Manage annual rent & service charge increase process

·       Ensure accurate posting of rent transactions and provide cover when needed

·       Prepare and manage service charge budgets

·       Calculate charges and allocate costs correctly

·       Produce year‑end service charge accounts & reconciliations

·       Resolve service charge queries and disputes

·       Financial Reporting & Analysis

·       Produce monthly & year‑end rent/service charge reports

·       Analyse variances vs budget

·       Support internal/external audits

·       Provide statistical data, arrears reporting, and stock reconciliations

·       Maintain and update housing/finance systems (MRI, Civica, Northgate, Orchard)

·       Strengthen financial controls across rent & service charge processes

·       Support system improvements and data accuracy initiatives

·       Work closely with housing, finance and external partners

·       Handle tenant/leaseholder queries

·       Communicate financial information clearly to non‑finance colleagues

 

Key Requirements

·       Strong experience working in a rents team within the housing sector

·       Ability to manage the full rents process end‑to‑end

·       Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritise a busy workload

·       Self‑motivated with a positive attitude

·       Extensive experience in rent accounting roles

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Consultant

Ben Sear

Senior Recruitment Consultant