Leasehold Finance Officer

Salary: £20.65 per hour

Leasehold Finance Officer for Hackney Council

£20.65 per hour PAYE / £21.75 per hour Umbrella PAYE

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To work as part of the Leasehold Finance Team responsible for; the calculation of service charges; major works; reserve fund; shared ownership rent and ground rent; the production of the estimated, interim and actual invoices; and, the billing of service charge and rent payers, including service of Section 20B notices.

To prepare and issue appropriate Section 20 notices for all schemes and services, including Qualifying Long Term Agreements.

To ensure the provision of a high quality customer services to the Council’s residents.

To effectively maintain the service charge and major works database/module making accurate changes to customer accounts.

To carry out a range of financial administrative functions to ensure the successful delivery of Leasehold and Right to Buy Services (LRTBS).

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience Requirements:

* A broad level of knowledge of the processes and legislation governing service charge and major works

* Extensive knowledge and experience of financial aspects of leasehold management

* Experience of preparation of annual property accounts, major works and service charge calculation

* Experience of working in a financial environment carrying out a range of financial administrative functions

* An understanding of S20 consultation processes

* Knowledge of accountancy principles and internal controls relating to income and expenditure accounts

* Experience of successfully dealing with queries and complaints from customers

Skills and Abilities:

* Good analytical skills to be able to review, interpret and present financial and statistical data

* A high level of attention to detail to ensure the maintenance of accurate records and accounts

* Ability to perform accurate arithmetical calculations in accordance with financial regulations

* Good oral and written communication skills, with an ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people of different levels of seniority

* Excellent IT skills, proficient in Microsoft packages, especially Excel and Access