Subsidy Officer (Housing Benefits)

Responsibilities

Work with the Senior Subsidy Officer to produce all documentation required for and check the accuracy of the Council’s subsidy claim, worth approximately £180m, and assist in completing the claim at the beginning and end of year
Liaise with external auditors and co-ordinate access to systems and reports, including sampling data
Organise any testing required as part of the audit
Test all new releases of software to ensure it is awarding benefit correctly and liaise with IT on any issues resulting in non-compliance or incorrect awards likely to result in an audit failure
Work closely with the team and service managers to ensure learning from errors is actioned
Produce data and reports on benefit caseloads
Act as a service expert on subsidy and the subsidy audit process, maintaining knowledge and working with the Policy and Appeals officers to ensure practice complies with legislation and guidance
Identifying areas for service improvement and supporting implementation of projects
Be required to carry out special tasks, assignments, reports or duties that are commensurate to the role and/or grade, where applicable as requested.

Requirements

An extensive knowledge of Benefit legislation, software and processes.
Excellent Presentation Skills
Experience working in councils or housing associations
The ability to interrogate systems, run reports and present data using MS Excel and other software as required
An extensive knowledge of DWP subsidy Funding arrangements, requirements and audit process
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with colleagues

Contract

Initial 3 month ongoing contract with the opportunity to extend
PAYE via Umbrella
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Mainly hybrid working with the expectation of the equivalent of one day in the north london office per week.

This order  is currently open for Candidates. This period closes on Tuesday September 24th 2024 at 12:00