Job Description

Finance Officer

Job Overview:

Reliance Social Housing C.I.C is a not for profit registered provider of social housing, regulated by Homes England. Registered in 2013, reliance has expanded and innovated, providing both temporary and general needs accommodation.

You will be responsible to the Head of Procurement & Partnerships for the day to day financial administration across the organisation. This will involve providing support with various finance tasks. This role is ideal for someone who is at an early stage in their accounts career or possibly someone returning to work, as on-the-job training will be provided as part of the induction to familiarise you with relevant systems.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Accounting:

Undertaking payment queries from Managing Agents. Responsible for managing tenant conflicts queries. Handle complaints efficiently, offering appropriate solutions within set timeframes and ensure follow-up for resolution. Ensure all invoices and expenses are authorised and coded correctly. Prepare supplier (Overhead) payments in line with payment policies. Prepare staff expenses payments in line with payment policies. Update financial data across internal systems accurately and promptly. Manage and respond to incoming telephone calls in a professional manner. Contribute to achieving personal and team targets, including call handling and services delivery goals. Keep accurate records of transactions related to remittance payments. Undertake remittance payments/clawback manual line matching during remittance week. Maintain the business decision notices process and procedures. Undertake any training and professional development as and when required. Complete other duties as requested by the Finance Team.

Person specification:

Essential:

Relevant accounting qualification(s), or the ability to demonstrate appropriate skills and knowledge. Knowledge of financial and accounting procedures. Excellent numeracy skills & attention to detail. Good verbal and written communication skills. Good customer service skills. Knowledge of the MS Office suite (particularly Word and Excel). Experience of maintaining spreadsheets. Experience of Sage 50.

Desirable:

Experience of designing spreadsheets.

Personal qualities:

Commitment to Reliance Social housing CIC mission and values - desire to make a difference. Proactive. Team player. Flexible, and willing to work in the constantly changing environment of a growing social housing provider which operates across the UK. Conscientious and responsible. Ability to support and enthuse others and maintain a professional image. Reliance Social housing CIC is committed to promoting equality and diversity. Sharp time management skills Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data.

The Reward:

We strive to be an excellent employer, providing demanding objectives within a supportive, open and honest culture.

For the right individual we have flexible conditions of employment and good opportunities for further training, development and career progression.

The organisation is committed to professional development and offers ongoing training and growth opportunities. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to make a tangible impact on tenant safety, property standards, and regulatory excellence in the social housing sector.

How to Apply:

If you are striving for a career in the housing sector, within a dynamic and growing company, please apply online.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals - we do not discriminate based on legally protected characteristics.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.

Job title

: Finance Officer

Location:

Birmingham

Salary range:

from 24,000 per annum

Contract type:

Full-Time

Hours:

Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Responsible to:

Head of Procurement & Partnerships

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 24,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person