Accommodation and Housing Finance Officer

Essential Employment; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment is seeking an Accommodation and Housing Finance Officer in Sittingbourne for a temporary contract. The role pays £16.65 per hour PAYE and focuses on rent income management, arrears recovery, and financial administration across temporary accommodation and private rented sector.

You will reconcile accounts, process invoices, generate reports, monitor performance, and collaborate with Finance, Housing Benefits, Council Tax teams, landlords, and the DWP to maximise income and

Qualifications

• Experience managing rent accounts, arrears, and financial records.
• Experience with housing management and financial systems.
• Ability to produce reports and monitor performance.

Responsibilities

• Support rental income management across temporary accommodation and housing placements.
• Reconcile financial information and process invoices.
• Collaborate with Finance, Housing Benefits, Council Tax, landlords and DWP.

Skills

Rent accounts

Arrears recovery

Financial administration

Reporting

Data management

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Debt recovery

Housing management systems

Tools

Housing management systems

Job description

Accommodation and Housing Finance Officer needed in Sittingbourne

This is a temporary contract and the rate is £16.65ph PAYE

The reference number is: OR121323

The successful candidate will support the effective management of rental income, arrears recovery, and financial administration across a range of temporary accommodation, private rented sector, resettlement, and housing placements. They will have experience managing rent accounts, monitoring payments, reconciling financial information, processing invoices, and working closely with internal and external partners including Finance, Housing Benefits, Council Tax teams, landlords, accommodation providers, and the DWP.

The role requires strong analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to produce accurate reports, identify trends, maintain high-quality data, and support performance monitoring to maximise income and inform service improvements. Candidates will be confident using housing management and financial systems, managing complex financial records, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and procedures, and helping customers sustain their tenancies through proactive account management and effective debt recovery practices.

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.