Admin & Finance Officer (Housing Services)

Adecco; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking an Admin & Finance Officer for housing services in Wandsworth. This role involves managing supplier accounts, processing invoices, and supporting housing applications. Full-time position with a hybrid working model after training. Ideal candidates have strong admin skills, experience in busy environments, and a good grasp of financial IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Verify and process invoices from accommodation providers and suppliers.
• Resolve discrepancies and elevate suspicious transactions.
• Liaise with internal teams and external providers.
• Administer housing applications and document handling.
• Manage orders and payments via council systems.
• Support data protection requests and statutory reviews.
• Provide training and guidance to new team members.

Skills

Admin and invoicing best practices

Experience in multi-agency environments

Excellent IT skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Maths and English GCSE (Grade C or above) or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Admin & Finance Officer - Housing Service

Location: Wandsworth, Hybrid working once training completed (2 days remote / 3 office)

Hourly rate 20.03 PAYE / 26.53 UMB Per Hour

Contract Length: 3-month contract (possibility of extension)

Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 36 hours

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About the Role

As part of our Shared Staffing Arrangement, you'll provide comprehensive finance and administrative support across Housing Services. You'll manage supplier accounts for temporary accommodation, process invoices, and ensure accurate and timely payments. You'll also handle housing applications, council tax and utility bills for void properties, and support the Housing Mobility Scheme.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify and process invoices from accommodation providers and suppliers (approx. 40m annually).
• Resolve discrepancies and elevate suspicious transactions.
• Liaise with internal teams and external providers to ensure accurate billing and service delivery.
• Administer housing applications and ensure proper indexing and document handling.
• Manage orders and payments for goods and services via council systems.
• Support data protection requests and statutory reviews.
• Provide training and guidance to new team members.

What We're Looking For

• Strong understanding of admin and invoicing best practices.
• Experience working in busy, multi-agency environments.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly in financial systems.
• High attention to detail and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing tasks.
• Maths and English GCSE (Grade C or above) or equivalent.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.