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Housing Benefit Audit Officer

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Posted on May 18, 2026 by CV-Library
Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom
Public Sector
Immediate Start
£59 - £59 Hourly
Contract/Project - Remote
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)

ASAP start:

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 decisions with clear justification
Extract and present evidence from internal processing systems to support audit findings
Support DWP Housing Benefit subsidy audit activities in line with compliance standards

Key Requirements

Recent experience using an Enterprise Document Management system to review and retrieve case documentation
Strong, recent hands-on experience with NEC Housing Benefits system, specifically:
Using subsidy screens at claim level
Understanding and balancing subsidy across cells
Proven experience completing HBAP workbooks for audit purposes
In-depth knowledge of Housing Benefit legislation and subsidy rules
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Ability to work independently in a remote environment and manage workload effectively

What We Offer

Flexible remote working following initial onboarding
Opportunity to contribute to a critical audit project
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Competitive contract rate (depending on experience)

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser

Reference: 225124264

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CV-Library

Housing Benefit Audit Officer

CV-Library

Posted on May 18, 2026 by CV-Library

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Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom
Public Sector
Immediate Start
£59 - £59 Hourly
Contract/Project - Remote
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)

ASAP start:

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 decisions with clear justification
Extract and present evidence from internal processing systems to support audit findings
Support DWP Housing Benefit subsidy audit activities in line with compliance standards

Key Requirements

Recent experience using an Enterprise Document Management system to review and retrieve case documentation
Strong, recent hands-on experience with NEC Housing Benefits system, specifically:
Using subsidy screens at claim level
Understanding and balancing subsidy across cells
Proven experience completing HBAP workbooks for audit purposes
In-depth knowledge of Housing Benefit legislation and subsidy rules
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Ability to work independently in a remote environment and manage workload effectively

What We Offer

Flexible remote working following initial onboarding
Opportunity to contribute to a critical audit project
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Competitive contract rate (depending on experience)

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser
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Reference: 225124264

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