Rent Accounting And Finance Officer (Housing)

Rent Accounting & Finance Officer (Housing)

Location: Wembley (Hybrid Working) Employer: Local Authority Contract: Ongoing Temporary Role (Immediate Start) Pay Rate: £21.41 per hour (PAYE) / £28.19 per hour (Umbrella)

About the Role

London Council is seeking an experienced Rent Accounting & Finance Officer to join their housing finance team on an ongoing temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-performing service supporting residents and ensuring accurate rent accounting across mixed tenure housing stock.

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement and requires someone who can hit the ground running, delivering accurate financial administration and excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

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• Administer rent accounting processes with efficiency and accuracy, including:\n
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  • Raising invoices
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  • Producing and dispatching energy bills
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• Manage and update rent accounts for mixed tenure housing stock
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• Process rent debit changes, including:\n
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  • Annual rent increases/decreases
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  • Service charge adjustments
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  • Water rate charges
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• Maintain and update the Housing Management System, including:\n
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  • Lettings, voids, and tenancy amendments
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  • Successions and mutual exchanges
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  • Debit/credit adjustments and property updates
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• Ensure data integrity by liaising with internal teams (e.g. Housing Operations) and external stakeholders such as Housing Benefits
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• Provide comprehensive housing and financial administrative support to the wider housing service
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Customer Service Focus

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• Deliver a high standard of customer service
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• Take ownership of queries and resolve issues effectively
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• Promote self-service options while supporting vulnerable customers
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What We’re Looking For

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• Previous experience in rent accounting / housing finance within a local authority or housing association
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• Strong knowledge of housing management systems
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• Excellent attention to detail with financial data
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• Ability to manage high-volume workloads in a fast-paced environment
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• Confident communicator with strong customer service skills
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Why Apply?

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• Immediate start available
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• Ongoing contract with potential for extension
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• Competitive hourly rates
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• Hybrid working flexibility
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• Work with a reputable London borough
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