Rent Accountant

Job Title: Rent Accountant / Purchase Ledger

Location: Medway

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated Purchase Ledger to ensure all purchase ledger financial transactions are completed and reconciled to our service level agreements. Reporting to the Transactions Purchasing Manager, your primary focus will be on processing payments, reconciling accounts, registering and updating invoices, and carrying out BACS, Cheque/DD runs, along with other finance administration duties as determined by the Transactions Purchasing Manager.

About You:

You will have fantastic customer service and financial administration skills to effectively manage a wide range of purchase ledger daily functions. You will work effectively with colleagues across the organisation and have experience in a purchasing ledger role. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, positive, works well under pressure, adaptable to changes, and embraces teamwork. You should be able to prioritise your workload to achieve performance targets and outcomes.

Experience in the housing sector would be useful but isn’t essential. Your expertise in providing attention to detail and accuracy when processing figures is crucial. You should be able to work both as a team and independently, with the ability to adapt and learn quickly.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Experience in a rent, service charge, and purchase ledger role.
• Attention to detail and accuracy when processing figures.
• Ability to work both as a team and independently, with the ability to adapt and learn quickly.
• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

We Offer:

• A performance-based annual bonus and pension contributions matched up to 6%.
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata).
• Training and development opportunities for continuing professional development.
• A great team of colleagues to work with.
• Regular charitable events and a range of wellbeing activities.
• Enhanced family leave policies.
• A competitive package of flexible employee benefits, including a cycle to work scheme.
• Free parking.
• Access to two holiday homes (in Dorset and Norfolk).

If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for finance and a positive attitude, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.