Job Introduction

So…. What is this role exactly?

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Rent & Service Charge Accountant to join our Finance Team.

The role sits with in the Rent & Service Charge Team and you will play a key part in ensuring the accuracy of rents and services for both internal and external customers. The role will also support the preparation the annual rent and service charge budgets along with monthly management accounts for these areas.

We are looking for someone who enjoys a varied role working within a fast paced environment and is also keen to bring new ideas and ways of working to the team to support project work within the rent and service charge team. 

What will my working week look like? 

You will be homebased, living within the North West, within a reasonable travelling distance of our Head Office in Warrington, to attend meetings and training courses.  You’ll be required to visit our Head Office approximately 2 times a month and more frequently during peak times for rents and service charges.

What will I be responsible for doing?

You will be responsible for the monthly preparation of balance sheet reconciliations for areas which sit with the Rent & Service Charge Team such as rental income and sinking fund balances along with supporting the annual budget setting process.

One of the great things about this role is that it will be varied with involvement in project work to improve processes to ensure accuracy of our rents and service charges for customers to being responsible for providing information to support with key business decisions.

And what would make me stand out from the crowd?

To be a successful as Rent & Service Charge Accountant, here at YHG, you will have….

• Advanced Level Microsoft Excel skills
• Knowledge and understanding of Government Rent Standard and Service Charge Legislation
• Part or fully qualified member of a recognised accounting body (qualified by experience will also be considered)

Ideally you will

• Be a collaborative team player able to support team members in complex matters
• Knowledge of Orchard Housing and Open Accounts

If you feel this could be the right role for you, we would love to hear from you!

For more detail on the role, please review the role profile available by visiting the vacancy on our website - www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers.

That all sounds great, what’s in it for me?

In return we offer £40,000-£45,000 for a 35 hour week, and 25 days annual leave (holidays also increase with length of service) plus Bank Holidays, but our employee deal offers much more than just a competitive salary and holiday allowance.

At #TeamYHG we measure performance on outputs and quality, not hours and minutes. We offer a flexible, homeworking culture where you’re trusted to get the job done.  If you need time for an appointment, the school run or an exercise class, if it fits with business needs, we’re open to what works for you too. And when you need to collaborate with your team, you can visit Youggle House – our purpose-built collaboration, wellbeing, and social space in Birchwood, Warrington.

On top of this, we’ll provide you with a great benefits package, including a contributory pension where we match whatever you choose to contribute (up to 8%), an advanced level Healthcare cash plan through BHSF, that doesn’t just provide dental and optician cashback but also health and wellbeing benefits (such as 24/7 GP Access, money back from prescriptions and alternative therapy treatments) and an amazing discount scheme that gives you access to half price cinema tickets, subsidised gym memberships and a huge range of discounts with some of the biggest high street and online names.

For more of our great benefits, please review the benefits information sheet available by visiting the vacancy on our website - www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers.

And who are Your Housing Group?

Your Housing Group is a registered social landlord helping people at every stage of life to live in quality homes they can afford.

As one of the North’s sector-leading landlords, we are proud to play our role in tackling the UK's housing crisis by continually reinvesting in our 29,000 properties and tailoring our services to meet the diverse needs of our customers. We also build over 1,000 new homes each year.

We’re an employer of choice, over 88% of colleagues here recommend us as a 'great place to work'.

Closing Date:   6th November 2023

We review applications as they’re received and reserve the right to close this advert early; if you’re interested, please apply ASAP to avoid disappointment.

Your Housing Group values diversity and encourages applications from all communities. Your Housing Group operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for anyone who resides in a Your Housing Group property and any applicants who declare they have a disability. If these applicants meet the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.  Some roles may be subject to probity checks which will override the scheme where a potential conflict of interest or a probity matter has been identified.

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