Accountant (Housing)

Summary: The role of Accountant (Housing) involves managing financial responsibilities within a leading housing association, focusing on social housing or property management. The position is primarily remote, requiring only one day a month in the office, and offers a competitive salary along with a generous benefits package. Candidates should possess relevant experience and knowledge of housing management systems and finance systems. The role is fixed-term and requires effective communication with various stakeholders to resolve service charge queries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that all year-end calculations are appropriate and meeting the relevant deadlines
• Preparing income and expenditure reports for leaseholders for final audit and sign off
• Having up to date knowledge of service charge legislations
• Manage and maintain the financial models used to prepare accurate charges
• Liaising with all relevant stakeholders, including: tenants, suppliers, management companies and internal departments to resolve service charge queries
• Arranging system updates and reconciliation of revised charges

Key Skills:

• Social housing, public sector or property management experience
• Management experience of at least 1 individual
• Proven experience working with a housing management system and finance system
• Knowledge of rent and service charges
• AAT preferred but not essential
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to manage own workload in a timely manner

Salary (Rate): £55,000 yearly

City: Braintree

Country: undetermined

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other