Your new role
Are you an experienced finance professional with strong accounting expertise? Do you thrive in a role where accuracy, organisation and problem‑solving are essential? We are recruiting a Finance Officer/Accounts Assistant to join a well‑established housing organisation based near Orpington, Kent, committed to delivering high‑quality, well‑managed and affordable homes. The role will be a FTC 6-month contract circa 40k pro rata.

• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date rent ledger information, including tenancy set‑ups, changes, and terminations.
• Implement correct rent debit charges and complete period‑end processing.
• Process daily rent payments and reconcile rent accounts weekly.
• Set up and maintain charges and direct debit mandates.
• Prepare and review rent increase data and notification letters.
• Run, analyse and update Excel‑based rent reports.

• Maintain the bought ledger, processing invoices and payment details daily.
• Prepare weekly cheque and BACs payment runs for authorisation.
• Manage contractor and supplier account details.
• Monitor and clear the invoice register and resolve credit control queries.

• Prepare and post journals.
• Maintain nominal ledger accounts.
• Review and input credit card statements.
• Reconcile bank accounts.
• Raise recharge and sundry sales invoices and monitor debt collection.

What you'll need to succeed
Good all-round bookkeeping skills. Experience of working in a similar role. Housing experience a benefit.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.
Hours: 9–5.00
Collaborative team environment

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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