Income Officer
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Salary£32k – £38k
LocationGreenham; Oxford
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedOct 22, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live3d ago
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A full UK Drivers License and your own transport is essential to this role
Strong knowledge of arrears management, debt recovery, and income collection
Experience negotiating payment arrangements and supporting customers with financial matters
An understanding of welfare benefits, including Universal Credit and Housing Benefit
Excellent communication, organisational, and decision-making skills
IT proficiency and the ability to manage caseloads effectively
A collaborative mindset with the ability to work across teams and with external partners
Please note a Basic DBS check will be undertaken for the successful candidate
Benefits
25 holiday days
Bank holidays
Salary sacrifice holiday
Wellbeing days
Volunteering days
Pension match
Life cover
Enhanced parental leave
Private medical insurance
Dental insurance
Critical illness cover
Gym discounts
Virtual gp
Salary:
£32,000.00 - £38,000.00 Per year
About the company
SNG (Sovereign Network Group) is one of the largest housing associations in England.
We provide over 85,000 homes and invest in communities across the South, West and East of England, including London, as well as aiming to create thousands of new affordable homes every year.
About the role
We have a Permanent opportunity for a Customer Accounts Officer to join our team! Based from our Greenham office, you’ll cover our Oxfordshire area, combining home, office and onsite working.
Requirements
A full UK Drivers License and your own transport is essential to this role.
The Role:
As a Customer Accounts Officer, you’ll manage a portfolio of customer accounts, ensuring payments are collected on time and arrears are minimised. You’ll work closely with customers to find sustainable payment solutions, provide advice on welfare benefits, and take action where debts remain unresolved.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Proactively managing customer accounts to prevent arrears and encourage prompt payments.
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Negotiating affordable repayment arrangements with customers.
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Providing advice on welfare benefits, conducting affordability assessments, and referring customers for specialist support.
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Taking appropriate recovery action, including preparing documentation and attending court hearings.
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Working collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies to support customers effectively.
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Maintaining accurate records, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
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Contributing to service improvements and sharing best practices to help reduce arrears.
What We’re Looking For:
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Strong knowledge of arrears management, debt recovery, and income collection.
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Experience negotiating payment arrangements and supporting customers with financial matters.
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An understanding of welfare benefits, including Universal Credit and Housing Benefit.
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Excellent communication, organisational, and decision-making skills.
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IT proficiency and the ability to manage caseloads effectively.
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A collaborative mindset with the ability to work across teams and with external partners.
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A full UK driving licence and access to a car (required for some roles, depending on location).
Job Description
We have some great benefits at SNG, including:
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25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
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Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
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3 additional wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days
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Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salary
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Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay
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Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness cover
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Wellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP service
At Sovereign Network Group, we are passionate about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values.
Hiring process
Please note a Basic DBS check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.
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