Service Charge and Rent Analyst
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Service Charge and Rent Analyst
Location: Medway
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract (with strong likelihood of becoming permanent)
The Role
Huntress Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected housing organisation in the Chatham area in the recruitment of a Service Charge and Rent Analyst.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking finance team, initially on a 12-month fixed term contract, with clear scope for the role to become permanent.
You will play a critical role in ensuring accurate rent setting, service charge calculations, and regulatory compliance, helping to maintain financial sustainability while delivering transparency and fairness to residents.
Key Responsibilities
Service Charge Management
- Calculate, review and issue annual service charge budgets and statements
- Reconcile estimated vs actual service charge expenditure
- Support Section 20 consultation processes for major works
- Work closely with operational teams to validate service costs
Rent Setting & Compliance
- Implement annual rent increases in line with government policy
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies
- Analyse rent models across social rent, affordable rent and shared ownership
- Maintain accurate rent records across housing stock
Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Produce income forecasts and variance analysis
- Support annual budgeting and financial planning processes
- Prepare management reports and performance data
- Contribute to continuous improvement of rent and service charge processes
About You
We are looking for someone with:
- Proven experience in rent and/or service charge analysis (ideally within social housing)
- Strong Excel and financial modelling skills
- Excellent analytical and reconciliation abilities
- Understanding of housing rent policy and service charge legislation
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
Part-qualified or qualified (AAT/ACCA/CIMA) candidates are welcome but not essential.
What’s on Offer
- £50,000 salary
- Hybrid working
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Excellent exposure to strategic housing finance