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Rents & Service Charge Assistant

BAYMAN ATKINSON SMYTHE LIMITED
Posted 10 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Chorley, Lancashire PR7, England

Salary

£20,000 - £24,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance

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  • The position of Rents and Service Charge Assistant offers a salary of £30,135 plus benefits in Chorley, Lancashire.
  • This permanent role requires a minimum of AAT Level 2 or equivalent experience and a background in finance, particularly in social housing.
  • Key responsibilities include recording and reconciling service charges, preparing monthly lease payment schedules, and assisting in budget creation.
  • The ideal candidate should be organized, detail-oriented, and proficient in Microsoft Excel, with preferred experience in Xero software.
  • Benefits include 28 days of holiday, life insurance, a company pension scheme, and the option for hybrid working.

Paying £30,135 + Benefits Based in Chorley, Lancashire our client is a specialist social housing provider that are recruiting for a Rents and Service Charge Assistant to join their finance team. This is a permanent job opportunity that offers hybrid working. The working hours are 8.45am – 5.00pm Monday to Thursday, and 9am - 4pm each Friday. 

THE JOB

The Rent and Service Charge Assistant is responsible for accurately recording and reconciling service charges, reserve funds, and rent increases in accordance with policies. The role serves as the main contact for queries on rent, leases, service charges, and reserve funds, delivering efficient financial support to both internal and external customers.

Key accountabilities:

  • Prepare monthly lease payment schedules and calculate annual rent increases
  • Support the Finance Manager in creating annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for service charges and reserve funds
  • Collaborate with various teams to ensure accurate expenditure coding and monitoring
  • Process weekly rent debits, assist in tracking service charges, and handle rent and lease records
  • Produce financial reports and assist in audit preparation
  • Uphold customer service excellence, aligning with organisational values and policies

THE PERSON

This role is suited for someone with a finance background in housing, who is organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications: AAT Level 2 or equivalent experience.

Skills and Experience: Required experience includes working in finance, handling rents and service charges, knowledge of social housing, and proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Desired skills include experience with Xero software and purchase/sales ledgers.

Attributes: Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, adaptability, and collaborative work style.

THE BENEFITS

  • 28 days holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Life Insurance (3x annual salary)
  • Company pension scheme
  • Health benefits and cash plan
  • Hybrid working (where possible)
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Long service awards
  • Free on-site parking

*Please note that we are only able to consider applications from those who are eligible to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.