Housing Support Finance Officer

5\-month contract position with a local authority

Summary

• This is a 5\-month contract position with a local authority, aimed at supporting the Housing Support Accountant in managing the Housing Payables function. The role is crucial for ensuring accurate invoice processing, timely payments, and compliance with statutory, contractual, financial, and audit requirements. It plays a significant part in the financial administration of the Housing service, aiding in the execution of medium\-term financial strategies and delivering high\-quality, cost\-effective outcomes.
  

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the Council’s financial strategies in alignment with the Strategic Plan.
  


• Utilize professional judgment to analyse and interpret financial data, providing accurate support to Housing services.
  


• Identify and escalate issues as necessary, consulting with the Housing Support Accountant.
  


• Assist in managing the Housing Invoices mailbox.
  


• Review and organize incoming emails containing invoices, statements, credit notes, delivery tickets, and queries; manage multi\-invoice PDFs and file documents appropriately.
  

Requirements

• Experience using Microsoft Office.
  


• Basic understanding of invoice requirements, including VAT.
  


• Four GCSEs (A–C) including Maths and English, or demonstrable numeracy and literacy skills.
  

Additional Information

• Working hours: 37 hours per week
  


• The role requires a DBS.
  


• Bi\-weekly payment schedule
  

The role closes soon, apply ASAP.

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