Rent Accountant

Job Title: Rent Accountant Contract: Temporary – 6 months Hours: Full time Pay Rate: £225per day (Umbrella) Overview: The Rent Accountant will manage rent and service charge accounting processes for legacy Network and SW9, ensuring financial accuracy across transactions worth £160m annually. The role includes posting journals, reconciling bank and control accounts, validating rent settings, and supporting audits. This role also provides leadership to one direct report. Key Responsibilities: * Post weekly journals into SUN for rent and service charge transactions. * Reconcile payments from third-party channels, resolving discrepancies. * Review and correct remittances between client codes. * Reconcile weekly NEC interface files to SUN journals. * Undertake weekly reconciliation of Universal Credit receipts. * Support rent setting validation for in-year relets. * Ensure timely allocation of suspense items, refunds, and property-related transactions. * Support internal/external audits with documentation and walkthroughs. * Serve as backup for the Rent and Service Charge Analyst. * Lead one direct report, providing direction, performance management, and development. * Promote inclusion, wellbeing, and continuous improvement within the team. Essential Skills & Experience: * Part-qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA or qualified by experience. * Strong knowledge of rent accounting, income management, and regulatory requirements. * Experience in reconciliations, audits, and rent setting. * Excellent communication and reporting skills. * Strong Microsoft Excel and Office skills. * Ability to work independently and manage deadlines. Desirable: * NEC system experience. * Background in social housing finance. * Experience driving efficiencies and strengthening financial controls