Senior Leasehold Finance Officer - PO1
Job Category : Housing
Location : 2 Hillman Street, Hackney Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary:£21.10
Hackney is one of the UK’s highest performing local authorities, serving one of London’s best places to live and work. We have achieved a huge amount: our services, our schools, our public spaces are all amongst the very best. We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself. Bringing jobs and investment into the borough, securing the legacy from the 2012 Games, and making this a place of which we can all be proud.
We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and the workforce can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.
Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.
To regularly collaborate with the Leasehold Finance Team Leaders on key aspects of the calculation of annual and major works service charges facilitating the production of estimated, interim and actual invoices, which are accurate and reasonable in accordance with legislation and local procedures and policies.
2. Tocarryoutkeyfinanceadministrativefunctionsfortheproductionofservicecharges, major works, reserve fund, ground rent and shared ownership rent.
3. To be responsible for the calculation and issuing of section 20 and 20B notices to protect the financial position of the landlord.
4. To be responsible for the maintenance of the service charge and major works database, ensuring that all information (financial and otherwise) provided for the calculation of service charges and major works is accurate and has full supporting documentation, and thereafter, provide clear reports for investigations to leaseholders and/or representatives.
5. Under the direction of the Leasehold Finance Team Leaders, arrange for appropriate improvements and alterations for financial reporting to be implemented within the Team as a result of audit and other inspections.
6. To accurately record and report inaccuracies within accounting processes and financial recording systems
7. To performance manage the Leasehold Finance Technician through implementing regular performance reviews, meetings, annual appraisals and the close monitoring of sickness absence and time keeping.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
● To actively promote customer care, value for money and performance management in own role.
● To demonstrate a whole hearted commitment to the organisational values and culture.
● To positively promote and represent Hackney Council.
● To promote an environment of continuous learning and improvement.
● The post holder will be expected to undertake such additional duties or responsibilities, consistent with the role and grade, as may be allocated.
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