Job Description
Service Charge Analyst
Croydon, London
Full Time - Hybrid / Remote
Temporary
£24.93 Umbrella Hourly
We have the fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to join our team based in Croydon, London, as a Service Charge Analyst. This is a full time, temporary position with an initial contract period between 3-6 months. This position offers a hybrid working approach, with 3 days per week in office and 2 days working from home. The Service Charge Analyst position will involve supporting the team manager to ensure all legislative Service Charge expenditure is levied to customers in an accurate and timely manner, ensuring queries are responded to within the agreed service level agreements. Please note for this role a basic DBS check will be required.
Requirements
1. Previous experience of a computerised accounting system
2. Previous experience of working with complex control accounts
3. Previous experience within a Housing Association is desirable
4. Excellent IT skills, including using Excel, Access, Powerpoint, and Word
5. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
6. Full basic DBS certificate required
Role Expectations
7. Calculate provisions based upon actual replacement and refurbishment requirements
8. Check contracts and the allocation of costs to schemes
9. Review exceptions within schemes and resolve issues
10. Monitor the spend on each scheme, investigate and resolve any variations and issues that arise
11. Ensure invoices are logged promptly and ensure any issues are resolved
12. Work alongside the Rent Team to ensure timely and accurate relet service charges are published
13. Lead and deliver timely certification of relevant service charge accounts
14. Prepare and issue mailings and ad hoc letters to residents relating to service charges
15. Complete tasks for stock disposals and acquisitions
16. Liaise with key internal and external partners
17. Identify, improve, and streamline processes enabling a better customer experience
18. Navigate multiple systems to extrapolate budget and actual data
19. Respond to customer enquiries using case management techniques, investigating and escalating issues as necessary