Rent Accounting Officer
| Posting date: | 28 June 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12,387 to £13,076 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 14 July 2024 |
| Location: | Beeston, Nottingham |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Broxtowe Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | F133a |
Summary
£12,387 - £13,076 – per annum (Grade 5)
(FTE £24,775 - £26,152)
18.5 hours per week
We are looking for a Rent Accounting Officer to join our Income Collection Team. The Income Collection Team are responsible for managing over 4000 tenancies and the Rent Accounting Officer supports the team by maintaining rent accounting records including debit control, standing order, direct debit payments and balancing accounts. Working alongside your job share partner you will prepare and maintain statistical information and ensure the accurate and timely posting of all monies received from customers.
In this role you will manage your own workload and you will be responsible for ensuring we are able to send out rent statements to tenants each quarter and you will make sure the process is followed for the yearly rent review to ensure we are following legislation and charging the correct rent amount. You will also work to resolve issues related to payments or queries with direct debits which may involve direct communication with customers.
The Council has a positive approach to training and development and will seek to facilitate appropriate job related training. Please ensure you demonstrate in your application how you achieve the essential and desirable criteria set out in the person specification. Consideration may be given to applicants who do not achieve all essential criteria, but are able to demonstrate a good level of relevant work experience.
The ideal candidate will have:
• High degree of computer literacy and competent in the use of Microsoft excel.
• The ability to work with minimal supervision and keep to tight deadlines.
• A track record of providing excellent customer service.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn quickly through training and support from colleagues.
• Someone who will represent GREAT values and behaviours
What you need to know:
This is a permanent role and after initial training can either be based from our Beeston office or working from home with visits to the office as required.
Working hours are 18.5 hours per week working either Monday, Tuesday and alternate Wednesdays, with business hours Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5pm or working the 18.5 hours spread evenly across Monday to Wednesday.
Successfully shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend a formal interview which may include a test in order to determine suitability for the role.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Clare Brooker; Income and Housing Manager on 0115 9173271
Previous applicants for the Income Collection Accountant/Rent Accounting Officer job need not apply.
Please quote reference no: F133a
Closing date: 14 July 2024
Expected interview date: W/C 29 July 2024
Why join us?
The Council has five GREAT values which represent our standards and expectations of how we’ll work.
As a disability confident employer and an organisation that is committed to equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
The Council embraces flexible ways of working to ensure that we can attract the best talent and experience and get the most from our employees. Whilst meeting the needs of our residents is a priority and we can’t guarantee we can accept all flexible working requests, we are happy to discuss your options when you apply for a job with us.
As a Broxtowe Borough Council employee you can enjoy many benefits including a generous pension fund, loyalty awards and family friendly policies to help you balance your work and family life, as well as discounts and offers as part of our employee benefits scheme. You can read more about these at www.broxtowe.gov.uk/jobs
We Offer
• a generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days plus 8 days’ bank holidays (pro-rata)
• flexible working arrangements
• access to a benefits package offering discounts on supermarkets, cinema tickets, high street and online retailers
Please apply at www.broxtowe.gov.uk (please do not send CVs).
(FTE £24,775 - £26,152)
18.5 hours per week
We are looking for a Rent Accounting Officer to join our Income Collection Team. The Income Collection Team are responsible for managing over 4000 tenancies and the Rent Accounting Officer supports the team by maintaining rent accounting records including debit control, standing order, direct debit payments and balancing accounts. Working alongside your job share partner you will prepare and maintain statistical information and ensure the accurate and timely posting of all monies received from customers.
In this role you will manage your own workload and you will be responsible for ensuring we are able to send out rent statements to tenants each quarter and you will make sure the process is followed for the yearly rent review to ensure we are following legislation and charging the correct rent amount. You will also work to resolve issues related to payments or queries with direct debits which may involve direct communication with customers.
The Council has a positive approach to training and development and will seek to facilitate appropriate job related training. Please ensure you demonstrate in your application how you achieve the essential and desirable criteria set out in the person specification. Consideration may be given to applicants who do not achieve all essential criteria, but are able to demonstrate a good level of relevant work experience.
The ideal candidate will have:
• High degree of computer literacy and competent in the use of Microsoft excel.
• The ability to work with minimal supervision and keep to tight deadlines.
• A track record of providing excellent customer service.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn quickly through training and support from colleagues.
• Someone who will represent GREAT values and behaviours
What you need to know:
This is a permanent role and after initial training can either be based from our Beeston office or working from home with visits to the office as required.
Working hours are 18.5 hours per week working either Monday, Tuesday and alternate Wednesdays, with business hours Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5pm or working the 18.5 hours spread evenly across Monday to Wednesday.
Successfully shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend a formal interview which may include a test in order to determine suitability for the role.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Clare Brooker; Income and Housing Manager on 0115 9173271
Previous applicants for the Income Collection Accountant/Rent Accounting Officer job need not apply.
Please quote reference no: F133a
Closing date: 14 July 2024
Expected interview date: W/C 29 July 2024
Why join us?
The Council has five GREAT values which represent our standards and expectations of how we’ll work.
As a disability confident employer and an organisation that is committed to equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
The Council embraces flexible ways of working to ensure that we can attract the best talent and experience and get the most from our employees. Whilst meeting the needs of our residents is a priority and we can’t guarantee we can accept all flexible working requests, we are happy to discuss your options when you apply for a job with us.
As a Broxtowe Borough Council employee you can enjoy many benefits including a generous pension fund, loyalty awards and family friendly policies to help you balance your work and family life, as well as discounts and offers as part of our employee benefits scheme. You can read more about these at www.broxtowe.gov.uk/jobs
We Offer
• a generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days plus 8 days’ bank holidays (pro-rata)
• flexible working arrangements
• access to a benefits package offering discounts on supermarkets, cinema tickets, high street and online retailers
Please apply at www.broxtowe.gov.uk (please do not send CVs).
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