Full job descriptionRents & Service Charge Manager 6 Month FTC | Medway | £40k - £50k DOE pro rata
Our Medway based client are looking for a Rent Accountant to join their finance function. You’ll lead the rents function, oversee day-to-day rent and service charge operations, act as the subject matter expert on rent standards and ensure accurate income, arrears and ledger management. You’ll also support boards/committees with advice and administration.
Key Responsibilities
*Rent Accounting
*Lead and develop a team of 3
*Maintain accurate rent accounts: rent debits, adjustments, reconciliations
*Monitor rent income & arrears; produce regular reports
*Manage annual rent & service charge increase process
*Ensure accurate posting of rent transactions and provide cover when needed
*Prepare and manage service charge budgets
*Calculate charges and allocate costs correctly
*Produce year-end service charge accounts & reconciliations
*Resolve service charge queries and disputes
*Financial Reporting & Analysis
*Produce monthly & year-end rent/service charge reports
*Analyse variances vs budget
*Support internal/external audits
*Provide statistical data, arrears reporting, and stock reconciliations
*Maintain and update housing/finance systems (MRI, Civica, Northgate, Orchard)
*Strengthen financial controls across rent & service charge processes
*Support system improvements and data accuracy initiatives
*Work closely with housing, finance and external partners
*Handle tenant/leaseholder queries
*Communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues
Key Requirements
*Strong experience working in a rents team within the housing sector
*Ability to manage the full rents process end-to-end
*Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritise a busy workload
*Self-motivated with a positive attitude
*Extensive experience in rent accounting roles