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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk