Senior Housing Benefit & Audit Specialist

Capita; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £30,161

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Volunteer day

Life assurance

Cycle to work

Job summary

Capita Local Government is seeking a Senior Technical Officer to deliver specialist expertise in Housing Benefit subsidy, audit and technical assurance. You will ensure accuracy of subsidy claims, interpret complex legislation and support audit processes.

You will lead subsidy claim calculations, manage returns to DWP/HMRC, provide management information and guide complex benefit cases. This role is permanently home-based in the UK with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction legislation, administration and assessment processes.
• Strong understanding of Housing Benefit subsidy calculations, subsidy claim preparation, reconciliation processes and subsidy assurance requirements.
• Experience of supporting or leading Housing Benefit subsidy audits and responding to auditor queries and challenge.
• Knowledge and experience of the Housing Benefit Assurance Process (HBAP).
• Experience of completing DWP and HMRC statutory returns and management information requirements.
• Proven ability to interpret and apply complex legislation, guidance and policy to technical and non-standard cases.
• Experience of identifying, investigating and resolving discrepancies within financial claims and benefit assessments.

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for the accurate calculation, validation and submission of Housing Benefit subsidy claims, completion of DWP and HMRC returns, management of HBAP activities, provision of management information, resolution of complex technical cases and support for appeals and disputes.
• Lead engagement with Local Authority and External Auditors during subsidy audit activity, investigate and resolve discrepancies, ensure compliance with statutory and contractual requirements, and provide expert guidance on complex benefit legislation and subsidy matters.
• Through effective quality assurance and risk management, you will help protect client subsidy income, maintain audit standards and ensure the delivery of accurate, compliant and high-quality Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction services.

Skills

Housing Benefit knowledge

Council Tax Reduction knowledge

Audit liaison

Legislation interpretation

Quality assurance

Discrepancy resolution

DWP/HMRC returns

Job description

Capita Local Government is seeking a Senior Technical Officer to deliver specialist expertise in Housing Benefit subsidy, audit and technical assurance. You will ensure accuracy of subsidy claims, interpret complex legislation and support audit processes.

You will lead subsidy claim calculations, manage returns to DWP/HMRC, provide management information and guide complex benefit cases. This role is permanently home-based in the UK with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.