Senior Rent and Service Charge Accountant
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.
What you’ll be doing:
- 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.
What we’re looking for:
- 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
ForHousing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Senior Rent and Service Charge Accountant in Salford employer: Forhousing
Forhousing is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant city of Salford, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With benefits such as gym discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme, and a cycle to work scheme, we foster a supportive environment where team members can thrive while contributing to meaningful social housing projects.
