Job ref: 2026-37 Job type: Permanent Location: Various Locations across Northern Ireland Salary: £27,694 - £32,597 Closing date: Thursday 05 Mar 2026 16:30 Please note that although this job advert is for a permanent post, offers for fixed term contracts may also be made from this file. BAND: 4 JOB PURPOSE: The primary role of the Accounts Officer is, as part of a specialist team working in designated geographical areas, to provide an administrative and investigatory role with regard to a range of accounts including: current tenancies, possession use and occupation, former tenant debt and legal costs as allocated by the Line Manager, in line with agreed Income Collection Unit/Designated Business Unit responsibilities. The Accounts officer will take approved appropriate actions when all reasonable and feasible attempts to recover debt have been exhausted whilst fulfilling the following purpose for customers: 'Provide me with support when I need it to help me pay my rent and sustain my tenancy'. Under the guidance and instruction of the Line Manager, the Accounts Officer will take the necessary actions to recover debt and progress cases following the issue of a Notice of Intention to end an Introductory Tenancy (NOI) or Notice Seeking Possession of a secure tenancy (NSP) by the Line Manager. REQUIREMENTS: 1. i) Hold a BTEC Higher or equivalent qualification PLUS one year's relevant general administrative experience OR ii) Hold a BTEC National or equivalent qualification PLUS two years' relevant general administrative experience OR iii) Exceptionally, candidates not holding the above level of qualification but with three years' relevant general administrative experience, may also be considered APPLICATION PROCESS Application should be made using the on-line application form. Instructionson how to complete the on-line form appears once the form has been accessed. Make sure you follow these instructions. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED EVEN IF DELAYED DUE TO TECHNICAL REASONS. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ARE LOCKED OUT OF YOUR GETGOT ACCOUNT IT WILL TAKE A MINIMUM OF 10 MINUTES TO RESET YOUR PASSWORD. IF AN APPLICATION IS LATE BECAUSE OF THIS IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. It is the responsibility of each candidate to ensure that all such information is provided. Candidates who fail to provide sufficient information on which a panel might determine their eligibility for the post will not be shortlisted. The Housing Executive is an equal opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Protestant community who are currently under represented in parts of our workforce. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.