Housing Finance Officer Pay : £16.35 per hour, 37 hours per week, Mon-Fri Location: Kettering, NN16 8PP, Office based only. Length: until end of June 2026 initially, potential to become a permanent role. Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of North Northamptonshire Council for a Housing Finance Officer to join their Housing Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a customer-focused service supporting housing finance operations and delivering essential support to tenants and leaseholders. The Role You will play a key role in delivering financial and administrative support across the Housing Service, ensuring accurate management of income and expenditure across housing accounts. You will also provide high-quality customer service, helping resolve queries and supporting residents with financial matters relating to their housing. Key Responsibilities Managing the Housing Finance inbox and responding to customer queries promptly Providing financial and accounting support to the Housing Service Processing payments, invoices, and financial transactions Setting up and maintaining direct debits and rent accounts Producing reports, reconciliations, and performance data Raising requisitions and processing supplier invoices Taking payments over the phone and supporting customer enquiries Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with audit requirements Supporting continuous improvement and effective service delivery across the team About You We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and is organised, proactive, and customer-focused, with experience in finance or housing-related services. You will have: Experience working in a finance, income, or housing environment Strong administrative and organisational skills Excellent communication skills and a customer-first approach The ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines Good IT skills, including experience with finance or housing systems Confidence handling sensitive financial information Desirable: Experience within a Local Authority or Housing Association Knowledge of housing finance processes or legislation Why Apply? Gain valuable experience within a well-respected public sector organisation Opportunity for the role to become permanent Develop your skills within a supportive and collaborative team Make a real difference to tenants and local communities If you're ready for your next challenge in housing finance, apply today or get in touch to find out more!