Service Charge and Rent AnalystLocation: Medway Salary: £50,000 per annumContract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract (with strong likelihood of becoming permanent)The RoleHuntress Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected housing organisation in the Chatham area in the recruitment of a Service Charge and Rent Analyst.This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking finance team, initially on a 12-month fixed term contract, with clear scope for the role to become permanent.You will play a critical role in ensuring accurate rent setting, service charge calculations, and regulatory compliance, helping to maintain financial sustainability while delivering transparency and fairness to residents.Key ResponsibilitiesService Charge ManagementCalculate, review and issue annual service charge budgets and statementsReconcile estimated vs actual service charge expenditureSupport Section 20 consultation processes for major worksWork closely with operational teams to validate service costsRespond to resident and internal queries regarding service chargesRent Setting and ComplianceImplement annual rent increases in line with government policyEnsure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policiesAnalyse rent models across social rent, affordable rent and shared ownershipMaintain accurate rent records across housing stockFinancial Analysis and ReportingProduce income forecasts and variance analysisSupport annual budgeting and financial planning processesPrepare ..... full job details .....