Accommodation and Housing Finance Officer

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.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Kirsty@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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

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