HOUSING ADMIN OFFICER

Job description

  Location
Wimbledon, Greater London
·  Salary
£13.49/Hour
·  Category
Public Sector - Housing
·  Job type
Contractor
·  Industry
Public Sector
·  External Reference
JN-072019-78381

HOUSING ADMIN OFFICER

WANDSWORTH

MONDAY- FRIDAY 9AM- 5PM

3 MONTH ASSIGNMENT (Possibility to be extended)

£13.49 HOURLY RATE

ASAP START

To provide a comprehensive finance, administrative and technical support for Housing Services.

MAIN DUTIES:

·  Manage applicants rent accounts and supplier accounts for temporary accommodation

·  Apply for Housing Benefit on behalf of all homeless applicants

·  Explain to tenants their own responsibilities for payment

·  Pursue current and former arrears via phone, letters, emails and face to face interviews, negotiating payment plans as necessary.

·  Verify invoices received by Housing Services from accommodation advisors

·  To resolve any discrepancies directly with external suppliers over incorrect charges or inaccurate invoices.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

·  Experience of working in an office based role

·  An understanding of the financial functions and duties of a Housing Department

·  An understanding of welfare benefits.

·  Excellent IT skills and attention to detail.

*Please apply online with your CV. Please note that only successfully shortlisted candidates will be contacted*

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