Rent Administrator

Job Title: Rent Administrator / Rent Transactions Co-ordinatorLocation: Middlesbrough (Hybrid - 1 day in the office per week)Rate: £21.49 per hour (Umbrella)Contract: Initially 4 weeks (likely extension)Hours: 30 hours per weekThe RoleWe are currently recruiting for a Rent Administrator to support a housing organisation on a short-term contract. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong rent accounting experience and excellent attention to detail.Key ResponsibilitiesProcess payments and reconcile Housing Benefit, Universal Credit, and Supporting People income within agreed timescalesRaise rent debits across property groups and generate reports for system interfaces and financial close-downsReconcile payment and transaction files against bank statements, ensuring accurate allocation to customer accountsInvestigate and resolve anomalies, including payments held in suspense accountsMaintain accurate property and tenancy databases, including rent and stock updatesSupport the wider team with rent accounting processes and system data integrityEnsure compliance with internal procedures and financial controlsAbout YouPrevious experience in rent accounting or income administration, ideally within social housingStrong understanding of rent accounting, debit control, and reconciliation processesAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using multiple IT systemsExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detailAbility to work independently and ..... full job details .....