Finance Officer Job - £29K - £31K - Rent/Service Charge Exp – Hybrid - Sevenoaks Your new company A housing association based in the South East, providing affordable homes and community support. It offers a mix of rented, shared ownership, and independent living options for diverse needs. Focused on tenant wellbeing, it delivers services that promote stability, inclusion, and opportunity. The organisation plays a key role in local regeneration and long-term housing development. Your new role Cash Management: Maintain daily cashbooks, post banking transactions, and reconcile income bank accounts. Rent Accounting: Apply payments and charges to tenant accounts, including payroll deductions and Universal Credit arrears. Dispute Resolution: Investigate and resolve missing payment issues with internal and external stakeholders. Accounts Receivable: Issue invoices, monitor outstanding debts, and respond to billing queries. Reporting: Prepare regular accounts receivable reports for management. Balance Sheet Accuracy: Reconcile ledgers and support month-end income closing activities. Bank Reconciliation: Ensure timely posting and reconciliation of banking transactions. Team Support: Provide cover for the Finance Officer – Income and manage a shared mailbox. Compliance: Adhere to data protection and internal financial policies. Collaboration & Values: Promote teamwork and uphold organisational values through all duties. What you'll need to succeed - At least 3 years in Accounts Receivable or Rent accounting role- Intermediate Excel skills, including the use of intermediate formulas. - Intermediate Microsoft Excel (intermediate formulas), Word. - Able to collaborate productively with colleagues internally & externally - Ability to work methodically under pressure and manage priorities. - Proven experience of complex reconciliations with large volumes of data Desirable - Knowledge of the Housing Sector. - Familiarity with Advanced Financials software - Familiarity with Civica CX software. - Currently studying for an accounting qualification. What you'll get in return This is a great permanent job opportunity for an experienced AR Finance Assistant. The job is paying up to £31K and is also hybrid. The role is 37 hours per week. and the working hours are 8.45 – 5.15 pm Monday to Thursday, 8.45 – 4.45 pm Friday. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4730933