Finance Officer

Finance Officer
Location: East Suffolk
Contract: Temporary (5-months initial)  
Rate: £24.81 per hour umbrella // £22.36 per hour PAYE inclusive // £19.95 per hour PAYE exclusive
Start Date: ASAP
Contact: greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk
*Hybrid Working*

Job Description
Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in East Suffolk for a Finance Officer (Housing Support) to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will provide a variety of support services to the Housing Accountant and ensure the efficiency of the function.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Housing Support Accountant with the day-to-day operation of the Housing Payables function.
• Process invoices, credit notes, statements, and ad hoc payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Manage and maintain the Housing Invoices mailbox, ensuring timely responses to queries.
• Match invoices to purchase orders, goods received notes, and delivery tickets.
• Ensure VAT is correctly recorded and invoices meet compliance standards.
• Assist with setting up new vendors, ensuring documentation meets audit and financial requirements.
• Manage service-related invoices (e.g., fire alarms, asbestos inspections) through housing systems such as Orchard or Totalmobile.
• Review supplier statements, identify missing invoices, and resolve discrepancies with suppliers.
• Support colleagues by raising purchase orders and processing recharges for tenant works.
• Champion the use of purchase orders across the team and provide advice on correct financial coding and procedures.

Candidate Criteria

• Experience working in an operational finance team or transactional processing environment
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Outlook).
• Good understanding of invoice processing and VAT requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who could be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk
Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.