Company

Hightown Housing AssociationSee more

addressAddressHemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
salary Salary£39,039/annum Pension, Bonus, Car Parking, On Site Gym
CategoryAccounting & Finance

Job description

Senior Finance Officer

(Cash, Banking & Rent Accounting)

Permanent

Financial Services Team

 

Join us as a Senior Finance Officer and take charge of the day-to-day activities of our Financial Operations Team. Your responsibilities will include overseeing banking transactions, reconciliations, and Direct Debit management in accordance with established procedures. You'll lead a small team, ensuring the accurate maintenance of client information within our housing system. From managing cash flow to routine Rent Accounting tasks, your role will be essential in maintaining operational efficiency. If you excel in a structured environment, possess strong organizational skills, and seek stability in your career, this opportunity may align with your goals. Apply now to contribute to our organization's financial stability and steady growth.

 

About Hightown

Hightown is a charitable housing association (operating in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire) aiming to help people who need support and care or who cannot afford to buy or rent a home at market values. We do this by building hundreds of much needed new homes and providing care and supported housing services for a wide range of people.

We currently manage over 8,600 homes - mostly in the Dacorum, St Albans, Watford, Aylesbury Vale, North Herts and Hertsmere districts and employ over 1,000 staff (mainly in our care and supported housing schemes).

 

About the role

Working as part of a dedicated and committed team you will…

  • To manage, motivate and support the Finance Assistants dealing with Cash, Banking & Rent Accounting, covering all daily banking transactions and rent account maintenance.
  • To manage the team delivery of the daily processing  of the Association's bank accounts transactions (including any other payment types) into the financial ledgers by the team in an accurate and timely manner.
  • To manage the team delivery of any Housing Benefit and other third party receipt schedules to the correct rent accounts in QLX promptly and accurately. 
  • Responsibility for downloading the monthly NatWest purchasing card monthly transactions in a timely fashion and upload into the Exchequer finance system.
  • To ensure the smooth and timely operation of operational workflows.

 

Who we are looking for

To be successful in the role you will be able to demonstrate…

  • Sound knowledge of financial procedures and internal financial controls.
  • Intermediate Excel and Word skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and adhere to timetables
  • Experience of working in a high-volume transaction environment with management responsibilities.
  • AAT qualification / part qualified accountant FCA,ACCA, CIMA is desirable.

 

Additionally, the successful candidate will share our core values…

At Hightown we ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do. Our values are:

  • Putting our residents and service users first
  • Treating people with respect, promoting independence and choice
  • Developing passionate and committed teams
  • Being cost effective without compromising standards or safety

 

Our Benefits

In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a considerable benefits package which includes…

  • Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including bank holidays. Rising with service to 35 days
  • Competitive salary of up to £39,039 pa for a 35 hour week
  • Ability to work from home 2 days a week after passing probation
  • Workplace Pension Scheme with 4% employer contribution
  • Monthly attendance bonus of 1.25%
  • Regular market reviews of salary and cost of living
  • Life assurance cover of three times your annual salary
  • Blue Light Card, giving you big savings on hundreds of high street brands, gym memberships, restaurants and cinema tickets.
  • Ongoing training, e-learning and courses to develop your career and skillset
  • Employee Support and Health & Wellbeing
  • On site gym and shower facilities

 

 

Are you interested? Then please also click below for a copy of the Job Description.

 

To apply for this position please click the link below.

 

Closing date: 15/05/2024

Interview date: 28/05/2024

 

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We are an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer.

 

Refer code: 3382294. Hightown Housing Association - The previous day - 2024-05-25 09:15

Hightown Housing Association

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
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