Consultation and Final Accounts Officer
Starting Salary: £33,789
Job Level and Salary Range: Level 3, Zone 1
Work Location: 5 Pancras Square, flexible working options available/open to discussion
Hours per week: 36 hours per week
Contract Type: x2 Permanent, Full time
Closing Date: Monday, 02nd January 2023 at 23:59pm
Interviews to be held: 16th - 19th January 2023
Alternative flexible working options available/open to discussion
Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.
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About us
In Camden we are committed to working together to make our borough the best place to live, work, study, and visit. Partnership with our communities is central to the way we work, so that everyone can access opportunities, and nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all. As our Consultation and Final Account Officer, you will be working within our Leaseholder Services team. We are seeking someone who has a good knowledge of leases and legislation, calculating service charges, particularly with regard to major works, and a basic understanding of housing repairs and maintenance terminology.
The role
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the housing management division within Camden Council. The role will ensure the Council can maximise income from an increasing portfolio of leaseholders and freeholders, by carrying out statutory consultation and accurately calculating service charges. You will be required to calculate any appropriate reductions to financial workings, and accurately record the reasons. Answering all queries from leaseholders, and meeting them in person, to assist them in understanding their contribution, and liability to pay. This may sometimes include meetings outside of normal office hours
About you
You will be working within Leaseholder Services, and working closely with Capital Works and Major Repairs teams.
Some essential skills required for the role:
- Experience of using a wide range of personal computing packages, especially Microsoft Excel
- Good knowledge of basic accountancy principals and excellent numeracy skills
- Able to demonstrate strong attention to detail and an analytical approach
- Able to communicate effectively to a high standard, verbally and in writing
- Ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines, particularly when faced with changing circumstances and targets
- Understanding of the importance of operating within set procedures
- Self motivated, able to demonstrate energy and commitment, putting in the work necessary to meet deadlines and achieve results
For more information regarding this role please refer to the job profile.
This role will require an Enhanced DBS Check.
To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'.
Working for Camden
We’re ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine how we’re supporting our communities, and we’ll redefine what a career can be. If that sounds good to you, we’d love to talk.
At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' to see full details of our benefits.
Additional information
To view the Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/9838676/file/document?inline
To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section.
Inclusion and Diversity
We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.
To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit our 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits'.
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