Finance Officer

  • RM Recruit
  • City, Birmingham
  • Jul 23, 2025
Full time Accounting

Job Description

RM Recruit are excited to be working in partnership with a housing association who are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Finance Officer to join their finance team on a full-time, permanant, remote basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional with a strong background in the housing sector and solid knowledge of rent accounting to play a key role in their finance team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage rent ledgers and process rent transactions accurately and on time
  • Perform regular reconciliations of rent accounts and resolve discrepancies
  • Ensure bank reconciliations are completed monthly.
  • Prepare and post journals, accruals, and prepayments
  • Assist in rent and service charge setting process
  • Work closely with housing teams to ensure accuracy of rent and service charge data
  • Respond to internal and external queries in a professional and timely manner
  • Ensure compliance with financial policies and relevant regulatory requirements

Requirements:

  • Proven experience working in a finance role within the housing sector
  • Strong understanding of rent accounting, including rent ledgers and service charges
  • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills
  • Effective communication skills and the ability to work independently in a remote environment

If you're seeking a new opportunity to contribute to meaningful work within a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply.

RM Recruit is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and will treat all applicants equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership status, age, disability, race, religion, pregnancy, ethnic or national origin.