Job Description

 We are currently recruiting on behalf of a social housing organisation based in the East Midlands that is passionate about providing a first-class service to its customers.

They are looking for two Finance Managers for two full time posts with a quick start. The roles will be mainly based at home with occasional visits to the office. Duties of both roles are below:

Finance Manager (Financial Accounts)

• Prepare statutory financial statements for the organisation and its subsidiaries
• Prepare and submit accurate, timely and relevant financial returns and reports
• Ensure management and financial accounting records for subsidiary companies are accurately recorded and reported, including transactions between joint ventures
• Ensure the accounts payable function operates efficiently for the business and suppliers
• Maintain clear and accurate VAT and corporation tax accounting records, work with external and internal partners to maximise VAT recovery on behalf of the business,
• Support the Financial Controller in developing and implementing the service plan for the finance team, taking ownership of delivery of oneoff special projects
• Directly managing a team of five staff
• To apply candidates will need to be a qualified accountant

Finance Manager (Revenues)

• To manage five staff in the Revenue Team in line with company policies and procedures
• Take responsibility for the service charge calculation, billing, customer queries and reporting
• To manage and implement the annual rental and service charge setting and billing processes Take responsibility for the delivery of Right to Buy and Right to Acquire service (£2m), ensuring excellent customer service and ensuring all key statutory deadlines are met
• Ensure all sales through Rightto-Buy and Right-to-Acquire are legally compliant and correctly accounted for
• Ensure accurate and timely reconciliation and reporting of incoming rent, service charge and other billable payments from customers and provide relevant analysis, forecasts and commentary for monthly management accounts
• Take responsibility for calculation of service charges for all tenures including tenant and homeowner service charges ensuring optimal recovery in terms of efficiency and value.
• Act as point of expertise and advice for matters relating to service costs recoverable, policies and collection
• To apply candidates will need to have experience within the housing sector and have either studied or be studying accountancy

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities