Accommodation Accounts and Payments Officer

We''re currently recruiting for an experienced Accommodation Accounts and Payments Officer to join a busy Housing Needs service supporting the management of temporary accommodation payments and financial administration. This role offers hybrid working with 2 days per week in the office and 3 days working from home.

This Accommodation Accounts and Payments Officer role will focus on processing accommodation payments, reconciling accounts, managing provider invoices and ensuring accurate financial records are maintained across temporary accommodation services. The successful Accommodation Accounts and Payments Officer will work closely with accommodation providers, finance teams and housing services to ensure payments are processed accurately and on time.

The Role
- Process invoices and payments relating to temporary accommodation and housing providers.
- Reconcile accommodation accounts and investigate discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate financial records and payment systems.
- Liaise with landlords, providers and internal finance teams regarding payments and account queries.
- Monitor outstanding payments and support recovery processes where required.
- Assist with financial reporting, budgeting and payment tracking.
- Ensure compliance with financial procedures, audit requirements and housing policies.
- Support temporary accommodation teams with payment-related enquiries and account administration.

Key Requirements
- Experience working within housing finance, temporary accommodation accounts or payment processing.
- Experience as an Income Officer or Payments Officer is highly desirable.
- Strong Excel skills are essential.
- Experience processing invoices, reconciliations and accommodation-related payments.
- Knowledge of temporary accommodation or housing services.
- Experience using housing management or finance systems.
- Ability to manage high volumes of work accurately and meet deadlines.

What You Need to Do Now
If you are interested in this Accommodation Accounts and Payments Officer role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today.

If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful.

Footnote
If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status.
Even if you are currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from Housing Finance Officers, Temporary Accommodation Officers, Income Officers and Housing Needs professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in housing recruitment.
For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed).