Housing Benefit Audit Officer

Location: Croydon (CR0 1EA) - fully remote working available.

Rate: £59 Umbrella per hour

Hours: 36
Contract Length: 6 Months (Project-Based)
Working Arrangement: Hybrid (Primarily Remote)

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Overview

We are seeking an experienced Housing Benefit Audit Officer to support a key project focused on reducing an audit backlog. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled professional with specialist knowledge in Housing Benefit subsidy and audit processes to contribute to a focused, high-impact programme.

Key Responsibilities

Work through 40+ HABP (Housing Benefit Assurance Process) workbooks, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Balance subsidy claims across all relevant cells
Analyse and explain assessment decisions in line with legislation
Complete HBAP workbooks, including:
Inputting subsidy amounts
Completing all back screens
Balancing all cells
Supporting...