Business Support & Administration Finance Officer Northamptonshire

Position: Business Support & Administration Housing Finance Officer Northamptonshire Up to £15.06 / hour
Location Kettering, Northamptonshire Salary Up  to £15.06/hr Job Type Temporary Job  Discipline Business Support & Administration
** Housing Finance Officer
**** Pay**: £15.06 per hour, 37 hours per week, Mon-Fri
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* Location:

** Must be able to get to both offices Kettering NN16 8PP
& Corby NN17 4SW
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* ffice based only.
*** Length:
** 3 months with review for extension
** Opus People Solutions
** are recruiting on behalf of
** North Northamptonshire Council
** for a
** Housing Finance Officer
** to join their
** Housing Services
** team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a customer-focused service supporting housing finance operations and delivering essential support to tenants and leaseholders.
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* The Role:

** You will play a key role in delivering financial and administrative support across the Housing Service, ensuring accurate management of income and expenditure across housing accounts.

You will also provide high-quality customer service, helping resolve queries and supporting residents with financial matters relating to their housing.
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Managing the Housing Finance inbox and responding to customer queries promptly
* Providing financial and accounting support to the Housing Service
* Processing payments, invoices, and financial transactions
* Setting up and maintaining direct debits and rent accounts
* Taking payments over the phone and supporting customer enquiries
* Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with audit requirements
* Supporting continuous improvement and effective service delivery across the team
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* About You:

** We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and is organised, proactive, and customer-focused, with experience in finance or housing-related services.
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* You will have:

*** Experience working in a finance, income, or housing environment
* Strong administrative and organisational skills
* Excellent communication skills and a customer-first approach
* The ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines
* Good IT skills, including experience with finance or housing systems
* Confidence handling sensitive financial information
** Desirable:
*** Experience with in a Local Authority or Housing Association
* Knowledge of housing finance processes or legislation
** Why Apply?
*** Gain valuable experience within a well-respected public sector organisation
* Opportunity for the role to become permanent
* Develop your skills within a supportive and collaborative team
* Make a real difference to tenants and local communities
** If you're ready for your next challenge in housing finance, apply today or get in touch to find out more!
*** All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including right to work in the UK and references.
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