Housing Finance & Compliance Officer

Housing finance officer, Local Government Housing finance


My client has a 6 - 9 month role as a Housing Finance and Compliance Officer to join their newly created project team. Based in Chelmsford working within a specialised housing advice & options service, you will be assisting the organisational change and implementation of new processes and financial procedures

We are awaiting the IR35 determination of this role


Main purpose of role:

• Evaluate current financial procedures and business processes and develop and implement new ways of working to improve the effective and efficient financial management and operation of the service
• Support the implementation of a new electronic housing management system and ensure it meets the requirements of all financial aspects of the service
• Establish and lead performance improvement teams to review specific financial performance issues
• Implement robust financial and budget management systems, including rent accounts, in collaboration with the finance team to ensure fulfilment of corporate requirements
• Work with the Housing Benefits team to ensure accurate applications, claims and payments
• Ensure accurate and timely re-charging, invoice and income collection, with specific reference to the use and provision of temporary accommodation, reconciling payments, benefits claimed and income on a weekly basis
• Develop and implement robust arrears collection criteria and processes
• Implement effective procurement and contract management and monitoring procedures
• Support the development of a performance management framework and suite if KPIs for the service

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Knowledge of legislation, statutory requirements and good practice in relation to housing and homelessness services, in particular
• Experience gained, ideally, within a Local Authority housing service
• High level of IT proficiency with specific experience of housing management systems and applications
• Demonstrable experience of developing and implementing financial and budget management systems, processes, procedures and reporting to ensure maximum accuracy and collection and recovery
• Understanding and experience of some corporate support services, such as procurement, data protection, audit, risk management and contract management
• Ability to think, plan, and act with a creative approach to problem solving and delivery in demanding circumstances and with competing priorities.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and evaluate detailed information and complex data
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and oral; with ability to influence and work in partnership with others to achieve positive outcomes

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