Accounts Receivable Administrator - Reed : Job Details

Job Title: Rent & Service Charge Officer

Location: Currently Hoddesdon, relocating to Cheshunt next monthWorking Pattern: Full-time, permanent, hybrid (3 days office / 2 days home)Reports to: Financial Accounting Manager

Salary: £32k to £36k per annum Benefits: - Annual Leave: 27 days + Bank Holidays - 4% to 8% pension contribution

About the Role:

Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Rent & Service Charge Officer to join our Finance team. You’ll play a key role in ensuring rent and service charges are accurately calculated, posted, and reconciled. Your work will help us maintain financial accuracy and support our ability to reinvest in quality housing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the annual rent and service charge setting process
• Estimate and reconcile service charges for new and existing schemes
• Prepare actual service charge statements for tenants and leaseholders
• Post rent payments and rent debits to customer accounts
• Perform monthly reconciliations of rent control and receivable accounts
• Raise invoices and manage sales ledger tasks
• Provide cover for the Cash & Bank Reconciliation Officer when needed
• Bank cash and cheques as required

Essential Criteria

• Strong Excel skills (intermediate level or above)
• Experience with bank reconciliations and accounts
• Knowledge of Accounts Receivable processes 
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Part-qualified or qualified by experience