Housing Support Finance Officer

Lowestoft - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 Councils 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 (AC) 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.

Required Skills:

To support the Housing Support Accountant in the daytoday operation of the Housing Payables function ensuring accurate invoice processing timely payments and full compliance with statutory contractual financial and audit requirements

Required Education:

5-month contract position with a local authoritySummaryThis 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 ...