Full job descriptionResourcery Group are supporting a Housing Association in Shropshire with the recruitment of a Rent & Service Charge Accountant to join their Financial Accounts & Compliance team as part of a wider, well-established finance function.
This opportunity has arisen following an internal promotion as part of a wider restructure — demonstrating the organisation’s genuine commitment to development and long-term career progression.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who is looking to further develop their technical accounting skills within a supportive environment that will actively invest in growth and upskilling.
The RoleThe position will support rent and service charge accounting processes within a social housing environment. Previous housing experience is not essential (but desirable) — the organisation is far more focused on attitude, capability and the willingness to learn.
Typical responsibilities may include:
*Supporting rent and service charge accounting processes
*Assisting with reconciliations, journals and balance sheet reviews
*Preparing and analysing financial data and reports
*Supporting budget setting and annual charge reviews
*Working with large data sets using Excel
*Assisting with month-end and year-end processes
*Supporting compliance and audit requirements
*Liaising with wider operational and finance teams across the business
*Identifying opportunities to improve processes and reporting
About YouWe are keen to speak with candidates who:
*Are nearly AAT qualified or qualified
*Have ideally started ACCA or CIMA studies (early stages)
*Have strong general accounting knowledge, ideally from a management accounts or wider finance background
*Are confident using Excel and manipulating data
*Have excellent attention to detail
*Are proactive, curious and willing to ask questions
*Enjoy learning new skills and working collaboratively within a team
*Want to build a long-term career within finance
Candidates from outside of housing are very welcome to apply, provided they can demonstrate the desire and ability to learn a new sector and contribute positively within a wider team environment.
What’s on Offer*Salary £40,000 – £45,000 depending on experience
*Hybrid working (2–3 days on site in Shropshire)
*Generous annual leave entitlement
*Free on-site parking
*Long-term development and progression opportunities
*Supportive and collaborative team culture
*Opportunity to gain sector-specific experience within Housing Finance
Please note that the interview process will consist of:
*Initial Teams interview
*Face-to-face final stage interview
If you have a strong accounting foundation, enjoy working with data and are looking for a role where you can genuinely develop and progress, this could be an excellent next step in your career.