Rent accounting and finance officer (housing)

Job Description

Rent Accounting & Finance Officer (Housing)

Location: Wembley (Hybrid Working) Employer: Local Authority Contract: Ongoing Temporary Role (Immediate Start) Pay Rate: £21.41 per hour (PAYE) / £28.19 per hour (Umbrella)

About the Role

London Council is seeking an experienced Rent Accounting & Finance Officer to join their housing finance team on an ongoing temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-performing service supporting residents and ensuring accurate rent accounting across mixed tenure housing stock.

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement and requires someone who can hit the ground running, delivering accurate financial administration and excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer rent accounting processes with efficiency and accuracy, including:
  • Raising invoices
  • Producing and dispatching energy bills
• Manage and update rent accounts for mixed tenure housing stock
• Process rent debit changes, including:
  • Annual rent increases/decreases
  • Service charge adjustments
  • Water rate charges
• Maintain and update the Housing Management System, including:
  • Lettings, voids, and tenancy amendments
  • Successions and mutual exchanges
  • Debit/credit adjustments and property updates
• Ensure data integrity by liaising with internal teams (e.g. Housing Operations) and external stakeholders such as Housing Benefits
• Provide comprehensive housing and financial administrative support to the wider housing service

Customer Service Focus

• Deliver a high standard of customer service
• Take ownership of queries and resolve issues effectively
• Promote self-service options while supporting vulnerable customers

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in rent accounting / housing finance within a local authority or housing association
• Strong knowledge of housing management systems
• Excellent attention to detail with financial data
• Ability to manage high-volume workloads in a fast-paced environment
• Confident communicator with strong customer service skills

Why Apply?

• Immediate start available
• Ongoing contract with potential for extension
• Competitive hourly rates
• Hybrid working flexibility
• Work with a reputable London borough

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