Finance Administrator - Housing Team (Local Authority)

Location: Lancing, BN15 8TA
Start date: ASAP
Contract length: 3+ months (with the possibility of extension)
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:30 (37 hours per week)
Pay rate: £13.90 per hour

We are currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Administrator to join a Local Authority Housing Team in Lancing on a 3+ month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the smooth operation of rent administration and help deliver a high standard of service to housing tenants. If you have a strong administrative background, excellent numeracy skills, and thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee the Direct Debit process, ensuring accurate calculation of payments and adjustments for any rent account changes.
Process rent refunds by calculating the amounts due, providing claim information to tenants, and handling refund requests in a timely manner.
Maintain accurate records and support effective reporting, ensuring all tenant information is up to date.
Respond to tenant inquiries regarding rent payments, direct debits, and refunds, offering clear and helpful information.What We're Looking For:

High level of competency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience managing data.
Comfort with financial calculations and attention to detail in managing rent and payment records.
Capable of managing multiple tasks, prioritising effectively, and meeting deadlines in a busy environment.
A solid background in administrative roles, ideally with exposure to financial or housing administration.
The ability to handle tenant queries professionally and efficiently.Disclaimer: By applying for this role, you give consent for your information to be forwarded to our Client(s) and information of which may be retained within our databases therefore also agreeing to be represented by i-jobs with respect of the vacancy you're applying