Overview

Finance Team Leader - Accounts Receivable & Rents at Notting Hill Genesis. Lead a team of finance officers to ensure accurate and timely processing of rental income and sales ledger income.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the accounts receivable and rents team; train, assign tasks and monitor performance in a collaborative environment.
• Oversee accounts receivable activities: invoicing, credit notes, payments, and adherence to procedures and financial regulations.
• Allocate rental income and Housing Benefit payments to residents’ accounts and post accurately and within deadlines; investigate anomalies and ensure compliance.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of bank and balance sheet accounts; identify and resolve discrepancies or escalate as appropriate.
• Prepare KPI reports for senior management and review weekly performance indicators with the Senior Finance Officer.
• Manage queries and adjustments within agreed SLAs; address internal and external enquiries and resolve disputes with appropriate escalation.
• Support service improvement and ensure deadlines are met; provide senior-level advice as required.
• Manage, develop, appraise and performance-manage staff to motivate high performance and continuous improvement.
• Provide insights and recommendations from financial analysis to management; ensure internal controls and assist in audits with documentation.
• Establish and maintain credit policies and procedures; stay up to date with Notting Hill Genesis policies, health and safety and financial regulations.
• Prepare for and participate in audits; establish hybrid working arrangements (minimum three days in the office; some work-from-home days possible).
• Deputise for the Finance Operations Manager AR; act as super user for AR in Microsoft D365.

Ideal Candidate

We value great service and are looking for passionate, enthusiastic and talented individuals. The following qualifications and attributes are desirable:

• Part/fully qualified CCAB or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in accounts payable with some supervisory or leadership experience.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office (especially Excel).
• Excellent attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyse complex data and present to senior management.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines; ability to lead and motivate a team.

What’s in it for you?

Opportunities to grow within the organisation and access to learning opportunities. Benefits include:

• Excellent annual leave allowance and flexible working opportunities (qualifying period may apply).
• Generous pension scheme.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay in addition to statutory entitlements (qualifying period may apply).
• Employee assistance – free confidential advice and counselling services provided by independent specialist organisations.
• Health cash plan.
• Staff discounts across retailers, gyms, restaurants, entertainment, days out, insurance, and more.
• Interest-free loans – season ticket, tenancy deposit, and training loans.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Life Assurance x4 annual salary.

About Notting Hill Genesis

Notting Hill Genesis is a not-for-profit organisation providing affordable homes for Londoners. We are a large housing association with over 60,000 homes and a development pipeline of 10,000+. We employ around 1,500 staff and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a Disability Confident employer.

Selection Process

Step 1: Please apply online. Closing date is 28 September 2025.

Step 2: Screening interview for successful candidates.

Step 3: Interview and may include a technical assessment.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our hiring team via jobs@nhg.org.uk. Redeployees will be considered first. NHG reserves the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.