Job Description
We currently have an opportunity to join East Suffolk Council's Housing Repairs and Maintenance as a Housing Support Finance Officer.
The role:
We are seeking a full time Housing Support Finance Officer to join our team. The role supports our Invoice team in the day-to-day operation and administration of the housing repairs and maintenance, ensuring timely transactions are processed accurately, efficiently and met audit requirements.
Specific duties include but are not limited to:
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy is required as well as being able to work independently and as part of a team. Effective time management skills and the ability to prioritise workloads will support success in this position.
Applicants should have 4 GCSEs at grades A-C (or equivalent), including Maths and English, or be able to demonstrate strong numeracy and literacy through experience. Business related qualifications, such as an NVQ Level 2, are desirable but not essential.
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don't meet all of the essential requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
Why work for us?
East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council, take a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work (YouTube).
Here are some of the main benefits:
To find out more
For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Rebecca Jillings on 07385553809, or by emailing Rebecca.jillings@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Closing date: 30 April 2026
Interview date: w/c 11 May 2026
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the advert and theJob Description and Person Specification (docx)
Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement template (docx). Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. Please use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted).
Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.
For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site (URL).
About Us
East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference to people's lives, delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.
We hugely value our staff and know that in order for us to remain successful, it is essential for us to recognise talented employees, developing and retaining them within the organisation. We are therefore committed to investing in our staff and providing first-class support to ensure a positive culture and rewarding careers.
To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council and to hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work, take a look at our video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSWedQksWt0
- East Suffolk Council
- Address: East Suffolk House, Melton, Woodbridge IP12 1RT and Riverside, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 0EQ
- Salary: £26,403 - £28,142 (Band 3)
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Contract: Permanent
We currently have an opportunity to join East Suffolk Council's Housing Repairs and Maintenance as a Housing Support Finance Officer.
The role:
We are seeking a full time Housing Support Finance Officer to join our team. The role supports our Invoice team in the day-to-day operation and administration of the housing repairs and maintenance, ensuring timely transactions are processed accurately, efficiently and met audit requirements.
Specific duties include but are not limited to:
- Completing jobs on different software's (Orchard and Total Mobile)
- Using Finance Code to code and Invoice.
- Paying Invoice on Business Central
- Deal with Invoices, Credit Notes, Delivery Tickets and Statements.
- Dealing with internal and external emails.
- Raising PO orders for Invoices and for other members of staff to use.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy is required as well as being able to work independently and as part of a team. Effective time management skills and the ability to prioritise workloads will support success in this position.
Applicants should have 4 GCSEs at grades A-C (or equivalent), including Maths and English, or be able to demonstrate strong numeracy and literacy through experience. Business related qualifications, such as an NVQ Level 2, are desirable but not essential.
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don't meet all of the essential requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
Why work for us?
East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council, take a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work (YouTube).
Here are some of the main benefits:
- Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays)
- Local government pension scheme
- Flexible working arrangements
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes.
- Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services.
To find out more
For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Rebecca Jillings on 07385553809, or by emailing Rebecca.jillings@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Closing date: 30 April 2026
Interview date: w/c 11 May 2026
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the advert and theJob Description and Person Specification (docx)
Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement template (docx). Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. Please use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted).
Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.
For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site (URL).
About Us
East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference to people's lives, delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.
We hugely value our staff and know that in order for us to remain successful, it is essential for us to recognise talented employees, developing and retaining them within the organisation. We are therefore committed to investing in our staff and providing first-class support to ensure a positive culture and rewarding careers.
To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council and to hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work, take a look at our video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSWedQksWt0