Job Description
Fixed Term Contract until April 2027Sittingbourne hybrid working availableThe roleWe are recruiting for an FTC until April 2027Join Southern Housing as a Rent Accounting OfficerAre 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 doingExecute 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 need5 GCSE passes at grade C or above (or equivalent) including English and MathsSun systems or similarProactis or similar purchase order systemHousing Enterprise or similar housing management softwareProven ability to manage high-volume workloads under pressure and to tightdeadlinesExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with a collaborative, cross-team approachSolid understanding of core business processes and finance workflowsIn 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 23:59Shortlisting: From 25thMay 2026Interviews: From 1stJune2026Applying for roles with usAbout usAt 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 youPensionLife assuranceHealthcare cash planEyecare & dentalBirthday leaveRetailersdiscountsCycle to workBuy & sell annual leaveSeason ticket loanIn-house academy & career developmentFlexible workingInclusion and DiversityWe 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.TPBN1_UKTJ