Transaction Assistant – (Rents – Part Time) at mhs homes

To ensure that all financial transactions are completed and reconciled to service level agreements

We’re looking to recruit a Transaction Assistant ( Rents-Part Time ) to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Rents manager – this role primarily focuses on all daily rental income transactions which must be completed accurately and to time , and other duties assigned by the Rents manager. You will deputise for the Rents manager where required and deliver a great service by taking ownership of , and proactively solving, customer and supplier needs .

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a role in the transformation of the delivery of financial services to our customers within agreed targets

Where issues arise , you will be the first point of contact wherever possible . . You’ll also share ideas, information, and best practice with colleagues, so that we can continually improve our service and find creative solutions to problems.

About You:
It goes without saying that you’ll have fantastic customer service and financial administration skills to effectively manage a wide range of rent account and purchase ledger daily functions. You’ll also be able to work effectively with colleagues across the organisation. The appointed candidate will have experience of working in a rents/purchasing role or similar. We welcome someone that is self-motivated, positive, works well under pressure, adaptable to changes, and embraces working as part of a team, also able to prioritize their workload to ensure that they achieve performance targets and outcomes.

Experience of working within the housing sector would be useful but isn’t essential.

What’s essential

Experience of working in a rent, service charge and purchase ledger role

Evidence of attention to details and accuracy when processing figures

Ability to work both as a team and independently plus the ability to adapt and learn quickly

Ability to prioritize workload

Self motivated

Positive attitude

Ability to work under pressure

Evidence of intermediate Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

We offer:
Pension contributions matched up to 6%

28 days holiday + bank holidays (pro-rata)

Training & Development and 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 really competitive package of flexible employee benefits including a cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Access to two holiday homes (in Dorset and Norfolk)

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We’re a Disability Confident employer. This means if you tell us you have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the job, we’ll offer you an interview. We can be flexible when assessing people so everyone has the best opportunity to demonstrate they can do the job.

At mhs homes we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Instructions for potential applicants: Please note we’re using an anonymised recruitment process for this role. This means the shortlisting panel will only see personal details or CVs if you’re shortlisted for interview. Therefore, shortlisting will be done based on your application and supporting statement Please complete all sections fully and refer to the role profile when telling us about your skills and experience.

Interviews will be held in the week commencing 9th October 2023