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Temporary Rents and Service Charge Assistant

BAYMAN ATKINSON SMYTHE LIMITED
Posted a day ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Chorley, Lancashire PR7, England

Salary

£16 per hour

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The Temporary Rents and Service Charge Assistant position offers a salary of up to £16.00 per hour.
  • This role is based in Chorley, Lancashire, with a temporary to permanent employment structure and hybrid working options.
  • Candidates should have a finance background in housing and at least 1-2 years of relevant experience.
  • Key responsibilities include recording service charges, preparing lease payment schedules, and supporting the Finance Manager with budgets and forecasts.
  • Qualifications required include AAT Level 2 or equivalent experience, along with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and knowledge of social housing.

Paying up to £16.00 p/hr Based in Chorley, Lancashire our client is a specialist social housing provider that are recruiting for a Temporary Rents and Service Charge Assistant to join their finance team on a temporary to permanent basis. This is a temporary to 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 Temporary 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 organizational 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
  • Hybrid working (where possible)
  • 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.