Rent and Service Charge Manager
£55,000
Permanent, Full-time
Manchester (hybrid-working)
Rent & Service Charge Manager required to join a dynamic and well established not for profit organisation based in Manchester. My client is looking for an enthusiastic individual who is an experienced Rent & Service Charge Manager to join their finance function on a full-time, permanent basis.
As the Rent & Service Charge Manager you will be responsible for the delivery and management of all aspects of rent and service charges for all tenants, alongside other duties below:
Key responsibilities of the Rent & Service Charge Manager
- Responsible for managing the annual rent modelling exercise for tenants and final rent and service charge calculations, liaising with key stakeholders to ensure the accuracy of rents and service charges.
- Ensure all Regulatory and Legislation requirements are met when setting rents and service charges and notifying tenants.
- Responsible for the reviewing and updating of the rents and service charges policy and ensuring it is adhered too.
- Ensure the data is reflected correctly on the Housing management system for charging purposes.
- Responsible for the production of reports that ensure performance is understood and that variances, issues and risks are promptly brought to the attention of the Head of Finance.
- Monitor and evaluate financial information systems to ensure that all policies and processes in line with changing legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Responsible for the reconciliation of rent and service charge accounts and the preparation of annual statements.
- Responsible for responding to tenant enquiries or complaints and resolving issues related to rents and service charges, working collaboratively with colleagues from other departments to ensure a high level of service.
- Lead in the preparation of accurate and timely information to support all external reporting, including internal and external audits and any regulatory returns.
- Input into the Management Accounts, in particular reporting on budgets relating to rents and service charges.
- Support the Budget setting and Business planning process providing information on Rents and Service Charges.
- Be Responsible for writing Executive/Committee Reports on Rents and Service Charges.
- Manage the Finance Assistant - Rents and Service Charges and provide direction.
Required skills and experience of the Rent & Service Charge Manager
- AAT qualification or equivalent Accounting Qualification
- Extensive experience of the management of rent and service charges
- Experience preparing and delivering year end and monthly management reports
- Knowledge and understanding of Government Rent Regulatory standards
- Experience completing regulatory returns and budget management
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Must be commutable to Manchester
This is fantastic opportunity to join an organisation with the opportunity to gain invaluable sector experience.
If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for the Rent & Service Charge Manager role, please apply now, or contact Hayley Cox at Sellick Partnership.
We will be reviewing CVs on a daily basis and shortlisted candidates will be contacted in due course.
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