**Housing Finance Officer****Pay**: £15.06 per hour, 37 hours per week, Mon-Fri**Location:** Kettering, NN16 8PP, Office based only.Corby, NN17 4SW, Office based only.**Length:** up to 6 months, potential to become a permanent role.**Opus People Solutions** are recruiting on behalf of **North Northamptonshire Council** for a **Housing Finance Officer** to join their **Housing Services** team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a customer-focused service supporting housing finance operations and delivering essential support to tenants and leaseholders.**The Role**You will play a key role in delivering financial and administrative support across the Housing Service, ensuring accurate management of income and expenditure across housing accounts.You will also provide high-quality customer service, helping resolve queries and supporting residents with financial matters relating to their housing.**Key Responsibilities*** Managing the Housing Finance inbox and responding to customer queries promptly* Providing financial and accounting support to the Housing Service* Processing payments, invoices, and financial transactions* Setting up and maintaining direct debits and rent accounts* Taking payments over the phone and supporting customer enquiries* Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with audit requirements* Supporting continuous improvement and effective service delivery across the team**About You**We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and is organised, proactive, and customer-focused, with experience in finance or housing-related services.**You will have:*** Experience working in a finance, income, or housing environment* Strong administrative and organisational skills* Excellent communication skills and a customer-first approach* The ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines* Good IT skills, including experience with finance or housing systems* Confidence handling sensitive financial information**Desirable:*** Experience within a Local Authority or Housing Association* Knowledge of housing finance processes or legislation**Why Apply?*** Gain valuable experience within a well-respected public sector organisation* Opportunity for the role to become permanent* Develop your skills within a supportive and collaborative team* Make a real difference to tenants and local communities**If you're ready for your next challenge in housing finance, apply today or get in touch to find out more!** #J-18808-Ljbffr
