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Co-ordinator Customer Accounts

SNG Formerly Sovereign Housing Association
Posted 15 days ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Thatcham, Berkshire RG19 6HX, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Customer Accounts Coordinator position at Sovereign requires a proactive individual with strong administration experience and up-to-date knowledge of welfare benefits, particularly housing-related benefits.
  • Key responsibilities include managing direct debits, handling Housing Benefit overpayment invoices, maintaining data quality, and supporting tenants with financial arrangements.
  • The role offers flexible working arrangements, a yearly flexible benefit allowance of £450, and 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, which increases annually up to 30 days.
  • Candidates should have experience in a similar role, although the specific number of years required is not mentioned in the job description.
  • This position is based in Greenham, Bristol, or Christchurch, with hybrid working options and some required travel between offices.

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Customer Accounts Coordinator to join our dynamic Income Service team. In this role, you will support the collection of housing costs, ensure high data quality, and manage garage accounts across defined localities. Your efforts will help sustain tenancies and contribute to a high level of customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage direct debits and contact customers regarding payment issues.
  • Handle Housing Benefit overpayment invoices and Universal Credit verifications.
  • Maintain accurate records and data quality.
  • Support new and transferring tenants with rent and payment arrangements.
  • Advise departing tenants on their financial obligations.
  • Review credit reports and process refunds.
  • Raise purchase orders and manage income reports.
  • Signpost and refer customers to supportive interventions

Based in either our Greenham, Bristol or Christchurch offices, working hybrid at home and in the office. There will be some travel between our other offices as well so you should be happy to travel when required

Knowledge & Skills:

  • Up-to-date knowledge of welfare benefits, particularly housing-related benefits.
  • Strong administration experience, with high attention to detail and the ability to manage your own workload effectively
  • Ability to work well as a team
  • Ability to assess data quality and address issues effectively.

Why Join Us? At Sovereign, you'll be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. We offer a supportive work environment where your contributions make a real difference in our community.

Your Benefits:

  • £450 yearly flexible benefit allowance.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (increasing annually up to 30 days).
  • Generous matched pension scheme (up to 12%).
  • Diverse range of additional benefits.

We are a charitable organisation dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable homes and services to our community, and are committed to sustaining tenancies and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective income management and support services. If you'd like to part of our team, apply today!

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