Rents Data Assurance Analyst

Job Introduction

As a Rents Data Assurance Analyst, you will play a critical hands‑on role in ensuring the integrity of rents‑related financial data. This includes reconciling transactions between NEC (housing management system) and SUN (financial ledger system), validating the accuracy of arrears, bad debt provisioning and related balance sheet entries. You will work closely with Finance and Housing Systems teams to investigate discrepancies, resolve historic mismatches and support accurate financial reporting.

You will strengthen confidence in financial reporting by ensuring that rents, arrears and related transactions are accurately reflected in the general ledger. Your work will directly support audit readiness, helping to clear legacy issues and establish robust reconciliation practices.

• Reconcile rents, arrears, bad debt provisioning, and related creditor/debtor balances primarily in SUN System.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between NEC and the general ledger, including historic mismatches.
• Validate the accuracy of P&L and balance sheet entries related to housing income.
• Collaborate with Finance and Housing Systems teams to understand data flows and root causes of variances.
• Produce clear documentation and reporting on reconciliation outcomes and risks.
• Maintain accurate data, managing large complex data sets on excel and in‑house systems.

We value and respect difference and are committed to building an inclusive culture by creating an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work. We support flexible working arrangements that foster collaboration, combined with the power of in‑person interactions. Our optimal balance of three days a week in the office or with customers ensures we’re at our prime, crafting exceptional customer experiences and achieving outstanding business outcomes.

Some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others and we are open to discussing agile working opportunities during the hiring process.

We believe great service starts with great people, and we are committed to recruiting and developing passionate, enthusiastic, and talented individuals who can add value to our thriving organisation.

You love clarity of the regulatory landscape and want to achieve gold standards in good practice. You want to shape the future of our organisation and to ensure the safety of residents and colleagues through excellent compliance with regulations and legislation. You’re a natural leader with the ability to build excellent relationships across the organisation and with external partners.

• Strong Excel skills; experience with SUN essential, NEC familiarity desirable.
• Ability to analyse large data sets, identify anomalies, and propose practical solutions.
• Proven experience in financial reconciliations and data assurance within complex organisations.
• CCAB‑qualified or part‑qualified accountant (or equivalent experience) with strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills to work collaboratively with Finance and Housing teams.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently to tight deadlines.
• Uphold ethical principles including integrity, objectivity, professional competence, confidentiality, and professional behaviour.

Once you join us, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to grow within our organisation. You’ll also have access to a wide range of learning opportunities to help you achieve and maximise your potential.

• 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 – we give our staff access to discounts at hundreds of major retailers, gyms, restaurants, entertainment, days out, insurance, and much more.
• Interest free loans – season ticket…