Service Charge Officer: £15 - £20 per hour (PAYE / Umbrella) 6-months temporary

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For a public sector housing provider in central London, we are recruiting a temporary Service Charge Officer for 6 months. Reporting to the Service Charge Accountant, this role will ensure Service Charges levied to tenants are accurate, transparent, and in line with housing legislation.

Main Duties:

• Accurately record service charge expenditure on a scheme basis at block and estate level
• Ensure all service charges are reconciled and recorded correctly
• Provide detailed breakdowns for residents of costs incurred including day to day repairs
• Assist with the financial information for the annual Service Charge accounts
• Liaise with external and internal auditors
• Assist in the preparation of service charge statements
• Prepare accurate annual reconciliation of service charge expenditure reports
• Liaise with Leasehold Services, Home Ownership, Local Authorities, DWP

Person Specification:

• Experience within a Housing Association, RSL or ALMO
• Experience of Rent Accounting Systems such as Orchard
• Excel and Open Accounts experience would be desirable
• An understanding of Housing Benefits
• An understanding of Service Charge legislation

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