About the Role
We are seeking a highly organised Finance Support Officer to join our Building & Technical Services team. This role is essential in ensuring efficient financial and administrative support, accurate purchasing, and the smooth delivery of operational services across the Housing division.
You will be responsible for managing materials procurement, processing invoices, maintaining financial records, and supporting compliance with Luton Borough Council’s financial, audit, and procurement standards. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong financial administration experience who thrives in a busy, customer‑focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the procurement of materials including doors, windows, fire doors, bathrooms, and specialist items.
* Process purchase orders, consolidated invoices and ensure timely payments.
* Maintain accurate financial records in line with audit requirements.
* Support the delivery of procurement activities, benchmarking, and spend analysis.
* Provide financial data, reports, and general ledger information to managers.
* Support colleagues within the Business Support Team, offering guidance and training when needed.
* Oversee the Landlord Lighting process, resolving discrepancies with suppliers.
* Deliver general administrative support including notetaking, filing, scanning, and banking tasks.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to new system and process developments