Service Charge and Rent Analyst

Description:

Service Charge and Rent Analyst

Location: Medway
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Contract: 6-month Fixed Term Contract (with strong likelihood of becoming permanent)

The Role

Huntress Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected housing organisation in the Chatham area in the recruitment of a Service Charge and Rent Analyst.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking finance team, initially on a 12-month fixed term contract, with clear scope for the role to become permanent.

You will play a critical role in ensuring accurate rent setting, service charge calculations, and regulatory compliance, helping to maintain financial sustainability while delivering transparency and fairness to residents.

Key Responsibilities

Service Charge Management

Calculate, review and issue annual service charge budgets and statements
Reconcile estimated vs actual service charge expenditure
Support Section 20 consultation processes for major works
Work closely with operational teams to validate service costs
Respond to resident and internal queries regarding service chargesRent Setting & Compliance

Implement annual rent increases in line with government policy
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies
Analyse rent models across social rent, affordable rent and shared ownership
Maintain accurate rent records across housing stockFinancial Analysis & Reporting

Produce income forecasts and variance analysis
Support annual budgeting and financial planning processes
Prepare management reports and performance data
Contribute to continuous improvement of rent and service charge processesAbout You

We are looking for someone with:

Proven experience in rent and/or service charge analysis (ideally within social housing)
Strong Excel and financial modelling skills
Excellent analytical and reconciliation abilities
Understanding of housing rent policy and service charge legislation
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholdersPart-qualified or qualified (AAT/ACCA/CIMA) candidates are welcome but not essential.

What's on Offer

£50,000 salary
Hybrid working
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Excellent exposure to strategic housing financeHuntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK