Wendy Blair | 028 2563 1555 | [email protected]
Accounts Officer - Northern Ireland Housing Executive - Newry
Do you have administrative experience alongside strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills and are looking for a role within the Public Sector? Apply today to find out more.
About the role:
- £14.35 per hour
- Monday to Friday (8.00am - 6.00pm)
- 37.5 hours a week
- Holidays: 35 days pro rata
- Public Sector
- Duration: Temporary, ongoing
- Please note closing date for this vacancy is 12 noon on 12th May 2026 - however you can register your interest for other upcoming vacancies by applying today
What you'll be doing in this role:
- Assisting Line Manager in applying the appropriate debt recovery procedures where non payment occurs.
- Provision of progress updates to Patch Managers on cases with ongoing legal proceedings.
- Carry out investigatory work, visits and all reasonable methods to attempt contact and resolve issues in arrears cases where non payment occurs.
- Carrying out administrative tasks to support the instruction of Retained Solicitors and all necessary County Court proceedings.
- Supporting Line Manager in collation of evidence and preparation of cases for court by ensuring compliance with Pre Court Action Protocol.
- Assisting in the investigation, preparation and collation of evidence for former tenant debt cases in Magistrates Court.
- Liaising with Enforcement of Judgements Office, as directed, to ensure service level agreement for recovery of possession of a tenancy is adhered to and recovery of debt proceedings.
- Responding to customer needs in a timely and consistent manner.
What you'll need for this role:
- 5 GCSEs to include Maths and English.
- 1 year’s relevant experience in a similar role, showing clear evidence of excellent written and communication skills.
- IT/Microsoft Office Proficiency - Intermediate.
- The ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to handle difficult and sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.
- Must have access to transport to carry out home and office visits.
- As part of the reference checking and vetting process for this position you will be requested to undertake a Basic AccessNI Disclosure. Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply – we may have other suitable roles for you. Apply online, email [email protected] or call Wendy on 028 2563 1555 to find out more.
Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.