17 housing officer jobs found

Purpose of Role To deliver a targeted, customer-focused service as part of the Council’s Crisis Resilience Fund (CRF), supporting residents experiencing or at risk of financial hardship. The postholder will be responsible for administering Crisis Support Payments and Housing Payments, while proactively engaging residents to maximise income, reduce outgoings, and improve long-term financial resilience. The role will also contribute to wider service delivery, including Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support processing and, where required, debt recovery activities. Key Responsibilities 1. Crisis Resilience Fund Delivery Process applications for Crisis Support Payments and Housing-related payments accurately and in line with policy and guidance. Make timely decisions, prioritising urgent and vulnerable cases. Ensure all awards are correctly assessed, verified, and recorded. Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns or vulnerability where appropriate. 2. Income Maximisation...

Insurance & Support Officer Hemel Hempstead 35 hours per week Salary: £33,453 per annum 11 Month Fixed Term Contract About Us Hightown Housing Association is a charitable housing association operating across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. We believe everyone should have a home and the support they need. Our aim is to build new homes and provide excellent housing and support services to our residents. We manage over 9,000 homes and employ more than 1,100 staff across our supported housing schemes and head office. The Role We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Insurance & Support Officer to join our Asset Management team. In this varied role, you will be responsible for administering our insurance portfolio, ensuring claims are managed efficiently and supporting wider operational functions including fleet and utilities administration. Key Responsibilities Manage the insurance portfolio, including submitting and progressing...

he post holder oversees a caseload of Deputyship and Appointeeship clients, safeguarding the financial wellbeing of vulnerable adults who lack capacity to manage their own finances. Acting under Court of Protection and Department for Work and Pensions authority, the role supports the Council’s legal responsibilities as a Public Authority Deputy or Corporate Appointee, ensuring all actions are taken in clients’ best interests and in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Office of the Public Guardian standards. 1) Oversee a designated caseload of Deputyship and Appointeeship clients, ensuring financial affairs are administered in line with Court of Protection Orders, DWP Appointeeship authorisations, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and OPG Deputy Standards, working within defined procedures and with access to supervisory support. 2)Undertake financial assessments and reviews within established procedures, reconciling income, savings, debts and liabilities to establish accurate...

Assistant Finance Officer – Lincolnshire Location: Lincoln, LN1 (2 days a week in the office - 3 days remote. First two weeks would be full time in the office). Salary: £12.85 per hour. Full Time – Monday to Friday – 37 hours – 9am to 5pm. Contract: Initial six month contract – possibly beyond. The post holder oversees a caseload of Deputyship and Appointeeship clients, safeguarding the financial wellbeing of vulnerable adults who lack capacity to manage their own finances. Acting under Court of Protection and Department for Work and Pensions authority, the role supports the Council’s legal responsibilities as a Public Authority Deputy or Corporate Appointee, ensuring all actions are taken in clients’ best interests and in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Office of the Public Guardian standards. 1)      Oversee a designated caseload of Deputyship and Appointeeship clients, ensuring financial affairs are administered in line with Court of Protection Orders, DWP...

The Service Charge Officer will support the accounting and finance team in managing service charge accounts within the not-for-profit sector. This temporary position in London requires excellent attention to detail and a strong understanding of financial processes. Client Details This organisation is a well-established not-for-profit entity dedicated to making a positive impact on local communities. As a medium-sized organisation, they are committed to delivering high standards of service and fostering a professional and inclusive working environment. Description Prepare and reconcile service charge budgets and statements accurately. Analyse financial data and provide reports to support decision-making processes. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and policies. Respond to queries from stakeholders regarding service charge accounts. Assist in the preparation of year-end accounts and audits. Maintain up-to-date and accurate financial...

Your new role This is an excellent opportunity to join an established finance team in a key role supporting the integrity of financial reporting. As Financial Accountant, you will take responsibility for general ledger activities, ensuring accurate financial records and supporting both month-end and year-end processes. You will play a vital role in maintaining compliance with accounting standards, supporting audit requirements, and contributing to continuous improvement across finance processes. This is a varied position offering exposure to both statutory and management reporting, with the opportunity to add value through process enhancements and strong financial control. Key Responsibilities Prepare and post journals and support the month-end close process Create and implement a new balance sheet reconciliation process Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness Assist with the preparation of management accounts and statutory financial...

Sewell Wallis is currently working with a highly successful and growing UK business based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, who are recruiting an Accounts Payable Assistant on a fixed term contact basis for a period of 10 months until April 2027. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with accounts payable experience to join a thriving business with a collaborative culture. Reporting into the Accounts Payable Team Leader, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the purchase ledger function, supporting supplier relationships and maintaining the accuracy of financial information across the business. The successful candidate will need to be available at short notice for an interim contract. What will you be doing? Processing high volumes of supplier invoices, ensuring accurate coding and timely entry onto the finance system. Matching invoices against purchase orders and goods received documentation. Completing supplier statement reconciliations and investigating...

GBR Recruitment Ltd are working exclusively with an SME sized M&E client, who is looking to hire a temporary Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant to work within their small office team. This role is working Monday – Friday, working a 35 hour week (7 hours per day), with some flex on the start & finish times. It is purely office based, with 5 days a week at the clients central Lincoln head office. This is reporting into the MD / Owner, working primarily across accounts payable & accounts receivable, but flexibility with other tasks is required as a close-knit team. Duties: * Input accounts information onto Xero * Reconcile accounts on Xero * Carry out invoicing on Xero * Managing & processing accounts payable using Xero * Managing & processing accounts receivable using Xero * Helping with other administration tasks * Monitoring customer & supplier accounts * Issue Customer Statements * Credit checks * Client onboarding for...

Finance & Payroll Officer Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with experience in an education or school environment? Our client is seeking a Finance & Payroll Officer to join their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute within an educational trust setting, ensuring financial administration supports both staff and students while remaining compliant with statutory and regulatory frameworks. Position: Finance & Payroll Officer Salary: £31,467.00 - £34,325.00 gross per annum Contract: Temporary Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday Reporting to: Finance Manager Core Responsibilities As the Finance & Payroll Officer, you will play a vital role in maintaining the Trust's financial integrity within a busy educational environment. Your daily activities will include: Finance Duties: Accurately process all financial transactions from initial order to payment Maintain precise records using Access Education, Excel, and other databases...

Working with a respected charity in Leeds, we are recruiting for an experienced Finance Officer on a part time basis for this long term, temporary opportunity. Working closely to support the charities Finance Manager, the successful candidate will ensure accurate record keeping, compliance and regulatory requirements. Maintaining strong financial controls and making informed decisions to support the charity. Working 15-22.5 hours a week in this hybrid role, as a Finance Assistant key duties will include; Maintain accurate financial records using accounting systems (e.g. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks) Process purchase invoices, expenses, and supplier payments Issue sales invoices and monitor income, including grants and donations Manage petty cash and employee expenses Support bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow Work closely with colleagues across the organisation to provide financial guidance Provide administrative support to the finance function as required Assist in the...

Assistant Accountant | 6-Month Contract | Immediate Start Location: Near Huntingdon Duration: 6-Month Contract Hours: 40 Hours per Week Working Arrangement: Fully Site-Based Start Date: ASAP Our client, a successful and growing manufacturing organisation, is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their finance team on a 6-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated finance professional to gain exposure to a varied accounting role within an international business environment. Working closely with the wider finance team, you'll play a key role in supporting day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and helping to maintain efficient financial processes across multiple business entities. Key Responsibilities Managing accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, reconciliations, credit notes and credit control. Processing purchase ledger invoices, employee expenses and company credit card transactions....

Reconciliation and Reporting Analyst London/Hybrid Contract to March 2027 Day rate from £350 via Umbrella Company DOE Our commitment is to provide equal opportunity regardless of, for example, your gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs. We also engage with employers to develop programmes and pathways that embrace diverse talent and promote more inclusive employment worldwide through partnerships and other initiatives. We recognise and celebrate the value of difference and how it makes us faster, smarter and more innovative than our competition. My client is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Japan, with an established presence across all consumer and corporate banking businesses. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, they offer a diverse range of financial services, including commercial banking, leasing, securities, credit card, consumer finance and other services. They are seeking a Reconciliation and Reporting Analyst...

Venture Recruitment Partners are partnering with an award-winning Financial Services business to support them with a period of interim cover. We are seeking a technically strong Financial Reporting Manager, initially on an 18 month fixed term contract. Financial Reporting Manager: Responsibilities Lead the preparation of annual financial statements in line with FRS 102. Manage cash flow, liquidity planning, and working capital requirements. Assess and monitor the firm’s own funds, liquid assets, and risk exposures, ensuring the firm meets regulatory capital and liquidity thresholds. Preparing monthly accounts for holding and financing companies, including analysis of financing arrangements and arranging loan interest payments. Lead in managing the group structure, including intercompany transfers, divestments of business and wind downs. Financial Reporting Manager: Requirement Full qualification – ACA or ACCA. In depth statutory accounting and financial governance experience....

Administrator – Plymouth – Temporary Assignment 💼 Rate: £15.60 - £20.00 per hour + Holiday Pay 📍 Location: Plymouth, Devon 🕒 Hours: 37 hours per week (4pm finish every Friday) 📅 Start: ASAP Are you an experienced Administrator who has previously worked within Financial Services and looking for your next opportunity within a professional environment? Our client is seeking an organised and detail-focused administrator to support their busy financial services team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience within Financial Planning, Wealth Management, Banking, Mortgages, Insurance or another FCA-regulated environment. You'll play a key role in ensuring client administration is completed accurately, efficiently and in line with regulatory requirements. There is also the potential for this position to become permanent for the right person. What You'll Be Doing ✔ Providing administrative support to Financial Advisers, Paraplanners...

Our client, a global training consultancy based in Henley on Thames, is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their Finance team on a 12 month fixed term contract covering maternity leave. Due to continued growth, this is an exciting time to join the business. Salary £30,000 per annum plus an excellent benefits package. Working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, this is a hybrid role with 3 days working in the office and 2 days working from home. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will play a key role in supporting the preparation of accurate financial information, month end reporting, financial analysis and wider business support activities. This role offers exposure across multiple areas of finance within a fast paced and growing organisation. Responsibilities * Support the preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary * Prepare month end journals, schedules and supporting analysis * Assist with balance sheet reconciliations...

This is an excellent interim opportunity for a Finance Data Analyst to join a leading organisation in the manufacturing and production sector, with a strong likelihood of becoming permanent. The role focuses on driving automation, improving reporting, and delivering data-driven insights to support financial planning and decision-making. Client Details Our client is a well-established and highly regarded organisation within the manufacturing and production sector, known for innovation, operational excellence, and a strong commitment to efficiency and sustainability. They offer a collaborative working environment where finance and data play a key role in driving business performance. Description As a Finance Data Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in transforming financial processes and enhancing data-driven decision-making. Key responsibilities include: Automating manual and repetitive processes using tools such as Power BI, SQL, and Excel VBA Integrating and transforming...

Assistant Financial Accountant Day Rate: £250-£295 Location: Birmingham - Hybrid working (office attendance as required) We are recruiting two Assistant Financial Accountants to join a fast-paced project team supporting a high-profile Traded Services Review programme.This is an excellent opportunity for finance professionals in the early stages of their career to gain exposure to complex financial analysis, commercial decision-making, and public sector operations. You will work alongside senior finance specialists, supporting key workstreams and contributing to impactful financial insights. About the role As an Assistant Financial Accountant, you will play a key supporting role in analysing the financial performance of traded services and helping shape recommendations for future service delivery.Your work will be guided by experienced team members, but you'll be expected to bring strong technical capability, curiosity, and a collaborative mindset. Key responsibilities...