Fixed Term Contract until April 2027
Sittingbourne hybrid working available
The role
We are recruiting for an FTC until April 2027
Join Southern Housing as a Rent Accounting Officer
Are you passionate about precision and committed to delivering exceptional service? At Southern Housing, were looking for a Rent Accounting Officer to ensure the accuracy and integrity of tenancy-related financial transactions. In this pivotal role, youll manage the setup and maintenance of rent accounts, process and reconcile payments, and proactively resolve discrepancies. Your attention to detail and collaborative approach will help us deliver a seamless rent accounting operation and a positive experience for our residents.
Based at our Sittingbourne office, youll enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working, with at least two days per week in the office and occasional travel to other locations for stakeholder meetings. If youre ready to make a real impact in a dynamic, customer-focused environment, wed love to hear from you.
What youll be doing
Execute routine delegated financial management and accounting procedures with precision and integrity.
Maintain robust financial controls and audit trails to ensure full compliance with internal policies and external regulatory standards.
Provide accurate and timely financial data and reports to support internal and external audits.
Ensure all financial activities are conducted in accordance with established procedures, contributing to a strong control environment.
What youll need
5 GCSE passes at grade C or above (or equivalent) including English and Maths
Sun systems or similar
Proactis or similar purchase order system
Housing Enterprise or similar housing management software
Proven ability to manage high-volume workloads under pressure and to tightdeadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a collaborative, cross-team approach
Solid understanding of core business processes and finance workflows
In your supporting statement, it is important that you address how you meet each of the above criteria providing real examples.
Closing date: Sunday 24th May 2026 at 23:59
Shortlisting: From 25thMay 2026
Interviews: From 1stJune2026
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About us
At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to peoples lives.
A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too.
What's in it for you
Pension
Life assurance
Healthcare cash plan
Eyecare & dental
Birthday leave
Retailersdiscounts
Cycle to work
Buy & sell annual leave
Season ticket loan
In-house academy & career development
Flexible working
Inclusion and Diversity
We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, its about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experienceand perspective of each individual. Were all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.
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