Accounts Officer

Role: Accounts Officer

Based: Newry

Hourly rate: £14.35

Duration: Ongoing temporary contract to cover a vacant post

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLIATION 4PM, 12 TH May 2026

Essential Criteria:

BTEC Higher or equivalent qualification PLUS one year's general administrative experience

OR

BTEC National or equivalent qualification PLUS two year's general administrative experience

CV to show experience of decision making, teamwork & prioritisation

Duties Include:

• Carrying out arrears prevention
• Liaising with other departments in relation to tenants Universal Credit / HM
• Assisting vulnerable tenants with rate applications
• Setting up direct debits
• Accounts Officer Duties-Collecting rent in a timely manner.
• Preparing Cases for Court.
• Visiting tenants at work and home at a time suitable to them.
• Activating and amending Direct Debits.
• Contacting Former tenants for Recoverable Damages and Legal Fees
• Referring tenants to outside agencises including Financial Inclusion Officer or
• Advice Ni depending on their needs
• Assisting tenants with applying for Universal Credit and Rates.

Facilities and Equipment

• Breaks: Minimum 20 minutes break- can be taken flexibly between 12pm-2pm
• Facilities: Access to a car essential for Visits

If you would like to be considered for this role or find out more, please use the link below to email you CV to Julie . All details are treated in the strictest confidence.

If this role isn't quite right for you but you would like to look for a new opportunity, please get in contact with us.

Applicants must ensure their CV is accurate and up to date. The CV should include your full employment history inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full personal contact details.

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.