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Apply now and help us transform financial operations with Oracle Cloud! Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here. The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us. The Post Are you ready to take the lead in shaping financial systems for a forward-thinking council? We’re looking for an&nbsp;Oracle Systems Accountant&nbsp;to act as the Council’s professional accounting and systems lead for Oracle Cloud.
This is a pivotal role where you’ll bridge the gap between finance and technology, ensuring robust financial processes and data integrity across our Oracle Cloud platform.
You’ll be the go-to expert for system upgrades, troubleshooting, and delivering data-driven insights that inform key business decisions. If you thrive on solving complex problems and driving innovation, this role is for you. The role will lead and optimise Oracle Cloud financial systems to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. Configure budgeting tools, resolve issues, and deliver advanced reports.
Acting as the key liaison between finance teams and Oracle Cloud Support, driving automation, system enhancements, and data integrity. Providing strategic financial advice, oversee statutory reporting, and mentor staff while leading cross-functional projects. The Person We are looking for an individual who will act as the key liaison between finance teams and Oracle Cloud Support, driving automation, system enhancements, and data integrity.
You will play a key role in bridging the gap between Finance and IT, ensuring financial systems are accurate, integrated, and well-controlled.
Provide strategic financial advice, oversee statutory reporting, and mentor staff while leading cross-functional projects. A CIPFA-qualified professional (or equivalent) with hands-on Oracle Cloud expertise across Financials, EPM, and Projects.
Proven leader in financial systems within complex organisations, combining deep knowledge of accounting and statutory reporting with advanced data skills in OTBI, SQL, and BI Publisher (or similar technologies).
Experienced in driving strategic improvements, managing budgets and teams, and influencing stakeholders through clear communication and actionable insights. Skilled at identifying and resolving root causes to prevent recurrence.
Join a forward-thinking team driving innovation in financial systems, play a pivotal role in Brent’s carbon-neutral mission by 2030, and thrive in a collaborative environment with real opportunities for growth. Our Offer to You
In addition to your salary, you will also get to enjoy the following benefits:
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years continuous service •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Very generous employer pension contribution •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home 2 days per week (laptop provided) •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A wide range of family friendly policies such as parental leave •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Access to affordable parking nearby •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Access to our Zipcar scheme&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Access to our Employee Assistance programme for free confidential counselling •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Season ticket loan for public transport •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cycle to work scheme and good onsite facilities •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Access to My Brent Rewards for big brand discounts, local offers and money off for travel, cinema and shopping vouchers. Closing date: 30 November 2025 (23:59) Additional Information&nbsp;
Location: Civic Centre and other locations from time to time

If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.


Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances. &nbsp;
Brent has a positive approach to flexible working. &nbsp;
As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@brent.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@brent.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;
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 Contract: Permanent Hours of work: 36 hours per week Location: Civic Centre and other locations from time to time &nbsp; &nbsp; Apply now and help us transform financial operations with Oracle Cloud! Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here. The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us. The Post Are you ready to take the lead in shaping financial systems for a forward-thinking council? We’re looking for an&nbsp;Oracle Systems Accountant&nbsp;to act as the Council’s professional accounting and systems lead for Oracle Cloud.
This is a pivotal role where you’ll bridge the gap between finance and technology, ensuring robust financial processes and data integrity across our Oracle Cloud platform.
You’ll be the go-to expert for system upgrades, troubleshooting, and delivering data-driven insights that inform key business decisions. If you thrive on solving complex problems and driving innovation, this role is for you. The role will lead and optimise Oracle Cloud financial systems to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. Configure budgeting tools, resolve issues, and deliver advanced reports.
Acting as the key liaison between finance teams and Oracle Cloud Support, driving automation, system enhancements, and data integrity. Providing strategic financial advice, oversee statutory reporting, and mentor staff while leading cross-functional projects. The Person We are looking for an individual who will act as the key liaison between finance teams and Oracle Cloud Support, driving automation, system enhancements, and data integrity.
You will play a key role in bridging the gap between Finance and IT, ensuring financial systems are accurate, integrated, and well-controlled.
Provide strategic financial advice, oversee statutory reporting, and mentor staff while leading cross-functional projects. A CIPFA-qualified professional (or equivalent) with hands-on Oracle Cloud expertise across Financials, EPM, and Projects.
Proven leader in financial systems within complex organisations, combining deep knowledge of accounting and statutory reporting with advanced data skills in OTBI, SQL, and BI Publisher (or similar technologies).
Experienced in driving strategic improvements, managing budgets and teams, and influencing stakeholders through clear communication and actionable insights. Skilled at identifying and resolving root causes to prevent recurrence.
Join a forward-thinking team driving innovation in financial systems, play a pivotal role in Brent’s carbon-neutral mission by 2030, and thrive in a collaborative environment with real opportunities for growth. Our Offer to You
In addition to your salary, you will also get to enjoy the following benefits:
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years continuous service •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Very generous employer pension contribution •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home 2 days per week (laptop provided) •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A wide range of family friendly policies such as parental leave •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Access to affordable parking nearby •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Access to our Zipcar scheme&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Access to our Employee Assistance programme for free confidential counselling •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Season ticket loan for public transport •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cycle to work scheme and good onsite facilities •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Access to My Brent Rewards for big brand discounts, local offers and money off for travel, cinema and shopping vouchers. Closing date: 30 November 2025 (23:59) Additional Information&nbsp;

If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.


Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances. &nbsp;
Brent has a positive approach to flexible working. &nbsp;
As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@brent.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@brent.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;
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Brent Council

This is Brent

Oracle Systems Accountant

About the BoroughJoining us, you get to work for not just one high performing London Borough, but two.Sutton and Kingston councils have a number of shared services serving both authorities, with some teams and roles more focussed on one Council than the other, but the majority are shared across both, meaning you get multiple opportunities to learn from a wider pool of activities and two different political bodies.&nbsp;We work flexibly in both Sutton and Kingston offices, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver.There are some really exciting things happening in both Sutton and Kingston. We are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. We are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in Kingston, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact.You should choose Sutton and Kingston if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do.Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan “Ambitious for Sutton”, that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government.Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushey Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan “Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together”, that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London.About the Service and TeamThis role sits within the Adult social care finance hub for Sutton Council. We are part of a shared finance service with the Royal Borough of Kingston. The post holder will work for Sutton Adult Social Care Collections Team to maximise daily income collection and debt management through effective, responsive processing activity. This will include the billing, collection and recovery of Adult Social Care charges in line with legislation and Council policies.&nbsp;&nbsp;There will be close collaborative working with the other ASC Finance Hub Teams.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateAbout the role The purpose of the job - is to maximise income collection for Adult social services. The job requires the candidate to<ul><li>Respond to any customer queries via email and phone calls (internal or external) regarding individual customer accounts and the invoices raised.</li><li>Follow up on any account which has an 'overdue' debt.</li><li>Work closely with our legal team, social workers and ASC Finance Hub colleagues.</li><li>Attend meetings with Heads of Services to discuss the debt position of various accounts.</li><li>Write letters to customers regarding their accounts and action to be taken on their accounts.</li></ul>About you It is essential for you to be confident to speak to the general public, you must be willing and able to hold difficult and sensitive conversations with customers regarding their finances.It is essential for you to have had previous experience using multiple ICT systems at the same time.It is essential that you are numerate and confident working with numbers.It is desirable for you to have had some work experience in and around adult social services and have knowledge of the Care Act 2014.You must be empathetic and considerate towards the needs of vulnerable adults when communicating with customers and have the ability to remain calm, polite, professional yet stay resilient.Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 26-31 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade&nbsp;</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Two volunteering days per year</li><li>Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme (dependent on the role)&nbsp;</li><li>Adjustable and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.We understand and recognise the benefits of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace and are embracing AI where appropriate, to boost our productivity and streamline how we deliver our Council services efficiently; to provide the best possible outcomes for our residents and communities.&nbsp; However, we reserve the right to reject applications where it is apparent that AI-generated content has been used in isolation and without personalised responses. At Sutton we value authenticity and are looking for individuals who can clearly demonstrate their own skills, experience and motivation for the role that they are applying for and embrace and demonstrate our PRIDE values. Here at Sutton we have core values of Transparency and this is to be demonstrated during the application process and completion of the supporting statement and will be further tested at interview and selection stage for those who progress forward.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.





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Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

ASC Income Recovery Officer - 6 month fixed term

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



Delivering quality and excellent service
 Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.
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The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.
 The Post
Shared Technology Services are looking for a Finance Officer to support the Financial Controller in providing efficient and timely support in the provision of a comprehensive professional finance service that fulfils partner Councils statutory, corporate and operational requirements.
Other responsibilities include assisting the Financial Controller in monthly budget monitoring, monthly recharges to Partner Councils and analysing weekly GL and PO Reports. The successful candidate will be required to run Oracle and other financial reports promptly when required to facilitate data analysis and decision making.
The successful candidate will also be dealing with Accounts Receivable (raising Customer invoices), Accounts Payable, including checking the receipting and coding of POs, downloading supplier invoices, payroll, overtime and reconciliations (both, supplier and customer accounts), as well as preparing the numbers for budgets, annual accounts and strategic financial forecasts.
The Person
We are looking for a candidate with excellent numeracy and IT skills equipped with strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to represent STS Finance at meetings and other briefings etc.
The successful candidate will possess good problem solving skills, be proactive and very-well organised, and have good Excel skills to accurately prepare financial reports. &nbsp;
The successful candidate will have experience of working in local government or possess other relevant experience. It is highly desirable that the candidate holds an accounting qualification and / or experience in finance and accounting. It is also expected that the candidate will possess good working knowledge in Accounts Payable and financial ERPs (Oracle). &nbsp;
Our Offer to You
In addition to your salary, you will also get to enjoy the following benefits:
<ul>
<li>27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years continuous service</li>
<li>Very generous employer pension contribution</li>
<li>Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home 2 days per week (laptop provided)</li>
<li>A wide range of family friendly policies such as parental leave</li>
<li>Access to affordable parking nearby</li>
<li>Access to our Zipcar scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>Access to our Employee Assistance programme for free confidential counselling</li>
<li>Season ticket loan for public transport</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme and good onsite facilities</li>
<li>Access to My Brent Rewards for big brand discounts, local offers and money off for travel, cinema and shopping vouchers &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Closing date: Thursday 20 November 2025 (23:59)- We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, we advise that you apply as soon as possible"
Additional Information&nbsp;

If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.


Applications from candidates who have applied for this role in the last 6 months will not be considered.


Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances. &nbsp;
Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.
&nbsp;
As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@brent.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@brent.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;

Finance Officer

About the BoroughJoining us, you get to work for not just one high performing London Borough, but two.Sutton and Kingston councils have a number of shared services serving both authorities, with some teams and roles more focussed on one Council than the other, but the majority are shared across both, meaning you get multiple opportunities to learn from a wider pool of activities and two different political bodies.&nbsp;We work flexibly in both Sutton and Kingston offices, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver.There are some really exciting things happening in both Sutton and Kingston. We are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. We are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in Kingston, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact.You should choose Sutton and Kingston if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do.Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan “Ambitious for Sutton”, that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government.Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushy Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan “Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together”, that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London.About the Service and Team<h3>A Royal Borough with ambition, purpose and impact</h3>The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is London’s oldest Royal borough – a place shaped by a thousand years of civic leadership and still defined today by ambition, culture and community. With a population of 168,000 and a bold vision for inclusive growth, regeneration, climate action and financial resilience, Kingston offers a platform for senior leaders who are driven by purpose, partnership and lasting civic impact.This is a borough of contrast and opportunity – from thriving town centres and world-class education to significant regeneration programmes and a rich, diverse community with global heritage, including the largest Korean population in the UK and a vibrant Sri Lankan Tamil community. Kingston is also a place of financial responsibility and reform, where resilience, transformation and accountability underpin strategic decision-making at every level.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateAs&nbsp;Director of Finance and Deputy Section 151 Officer, you will be one of two senior leaders shaping the direction, ambition and performance of the Shared Finance Service (SFS), with responsibility for delivering Kingston’s financial strategy including excellence in performance and governance.Acting as the deputy&nbsp;to the Section 151 Officer, you will take strategic leadership for Kingston’s core finance function – driving excellence in financial stewardship, ensuring integrity of financial reporting, shaping the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS), and positioning the Council to meet both current and future challenges.You will play a central role in advising Members, the Chief Executive and senior leadership team on complex financial, regulatory and commercial matters, while leading a broad portfolio spanning financial planning, business partnering, external audit, pensions, capital &amp; treasury, revenues &amp; benefits and financial inclusion.As Director of Finance, you will act as the deputy to the S151 Officer and have stewardship and oversight of:<ul><li>A net revenue budget of c.£193m (General Fund), plus HRA, DSG and Pension Fund investments</li><li>A finance workforce of over 160 FTE across the shared service structure</li><li>Full production of Kingston’s annual accounts and audit reporting</li><li>Responsibility for financial resilience, statutory controls and assurance</li><li>Strategic leadership of capital, treasury, pensions, revenues &amp; benefits and financial inclusion</li><li>Supporting corporate transformation and major change programmes</li><li>Shaping a future-ready, data-driven and commercially aware finance function </li></ul>We are seeking an exceptional senior finance leader with the credibility, resilience and drive to influence strategic decision-making at the highest levels.You will:<ul><li>Be a CCAB or CIMA qualified accountant and eligible to deputise for the S151</li><li>Have significant senior leadership experience within local government or a comparable complex public body</li><li>Be able to operate politically, shaping financial strategy alongside Members and senior stakeholders</li><li>Demonstrate a track record in leading MTFS and budget-setting processes</li><li>Bring strong technical assurance expertise (accounts, audit, pensions, treasury, governance)</li><li>Inspire, influence and lead through change, building high-performing, future-ready finance teams</li><li>Have a commercial, outward-facing mindset with the ability to drive innovation, transformation and value</li></ul>Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)&nbsp;</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Two volunteering days per year</li><li>Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme (dependent on the role)&nbsp;</li><li>Adjustable and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessAllen Lane are acting as our Recruitment Partners for this role. For further information and details on how to apply, please visit their website - <a href="https://allenlane.co.uk/job/director-of-finance-deputy-section-151-officer/" target="_blank">https://allenlane.co.uk/job/director-of-finance-deputy-section-151-officer/</a>Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.





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Director of Finance (Deputy S151 Officer) - Kingston

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PARKING FINANCE MANAGER
Are you up for a challenge?
We are looking for a Parking Finance Manager for the Parking Service..
Among other things, you will be responsible for budget monitoring, control, review, analysis and outturn forecasting.
If you are interested in the role, please apply and indicate how you meet the person specification.
Please note: You must indicate how you meet the person specification, (addressing the knowledge, skills, experience/training and other requirements sections) or you may not be shortlisted for interview.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
For more information, please contact Osagie Ezekiel (<a href="mailto:Osagie.ezekiel@merton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Osagie.ezekiel@merton.gov.uk</a>)

London Borough of Merton

Parking Finance Manager

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Please apply online via the 'Apply online' button which will take you to the Applicant Tracking System ('ATS') where, once you have applied, you can log on to your account to view the status of your application.&nbsp;
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Please contact Recruitment Services on 01784 444263 (24hr answer phone) or email <a href="mailto:recruitment@spelthorne.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@spelthorne.gov.uk</a> if you are having difficulty applying online.
Service Business Partner
Salary £39,051 - £52,595 pa (bar at £47,107pa)
Full Time 36 hours per week
Are you a finance professional who thrives on making a tangible impact? Do you want to use your skills to support a thriving community and help shape the financial future of a progressive council?
At Spelthorne Borough Council, we are more than just a local authority. Strategically located just south of Heathrow and alongside the River Thames, we are proud to serve one of the most dynamic areas in the west of London. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality services, protecting our valued environment, and supporting the wellbeing of our residents.
We are now looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Finance Service as a Service Business Partner.
Why Join Us?
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<li>Make a Difference: Be part of a team that is central to supporting strategic decisions and enabling positive change across the Council.</li>
<li>Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, and a strong focus on wellbeing.</li>
<li>Professional Growth: Take advantage of training, development programmes, and leadership pathways to support your career progression.</li>
<li>Inclusive Culture: We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion – where everyone is respected and encouraged to thrive.</li>
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About the Role
As a Service Business Partner, you will provide high-quality financial support and commercial insight to Housing Services Team, Group Heads, Service Managers, and budget holders. You will play a key role in helping the Council manage resources effectively, identify opportunities for improvement, and support informed decision-making.
Your core responsibilities will include:
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<li>Delivering accurate budget monitoring</li>
<li>Timely financial reporting and forecasting</li>
<li>Supporting the annual budget-setting and year-end processes</li>
<li>Contributing to strategic planning and governance</li>
<li>Advising services on financial sustainability and Housing General Fund.</li>
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This is a great opportunity to add real value in a forward-thinking council where finance is central to driving transformation and aim to achieve financial sustainability through disciplined planning, effective governance, and transparent reporting.
Spelthorne Borough Council use the Microsoft Authenticator app as a secure way of accessing our network.&nbsp; Successful candidates will be required to use their own mobile device to download and use Authenticator.
This post is identified as a hybrid post supporting both office and home working in line with Spelthorne Borough Council’s policy. The post holder will be required to attend the office in line with a rota and any service requirements.
In return, we can offer excellent conditions of service with a benefits’ package that includes flexible working hours, pension scheme and at least 23 days’ paid leave per year (pro rata for part time).&nbsp;
Closing date: 21 November 2025 (noon)
Interview date: To be confirmed
To apply please use the ‘apply online’ button below.
CVs can only be accepted in support of a completed application form.
Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to all candidates.&nbsp; If we have not contacted, you within 3 weeks of the closing date then your application has been unsuccessful.
All shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email after the closing date.
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