Rent and Service Charge Accountant

Reporting to the Financial Controller at Phoenix, this role is responsible for the annual rent increase process, ensuring compliance with legislation, regulation, policy and best practice. You will proactively manage the process of setting rent and service charges in collaboration with other teams and colleagues so good interpersonal skills are vital for this role. If you have substantial experience in designing and implementing financial controls, particularly in a social housing context, this will be an ideal opportunity. We are looking for someone who can bring us their ability to analyse financial information, make informed financial decisions, and appraise and manage risk so you ideally should have rent accounting skills especially in the social housing sector. You should have a relevant qualification to be considered for the role. Interviews are scheduled to take place in the week of 2 June 2025. A bout Phoenix Community Housing Phoenix is a housing organisation with a difference. We’re led by our residents, with a tenant as our Chair and with residents as the largest group on our Board. Some housing associations talk about resident involvement. We live and breathe it every day. We believe this is our core strength and it’s helped us achieve a wide range of accolades and awards. We’re based in south Lewisham, London, and are proud to be building new homes in our area. We’ve gr…