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About the BoroughJoining us, you get to work for not just one high performing London Borough, but two.Kingston and Sutton 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 Kingston and Sutton 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 boroughs. In Sutton, 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. Over in Kingston, we are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in the borough, 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 Kingston and Sutton 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.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.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.About the Service and Team<ul><li>The Financial Assessment and Inclusion team is responsible for the provision of a financial assessment and benefit maximisation service for all recipients of care services arranged by Adult Social Care.</li><li>The team also administers, monitors and processes payments to care providers.</li><li>The team works collaboratively with ASC colleagues and other internal teams as well as external stakeholders.</li><li>We are hybrid working team, it is expected that you come into the office minimum of 2 days per week.</li></ul>About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateAn excellent opportunity has arisen within the Financial Assessment and Inclusion team Adult Social Care. The role is based in Guildhall 2, Kingston Council.You will be part of an exciting team that manages the financial assessment process for client receiving Adult Social Care services.About you<ul><li>The successful candidate will be pro-active and ambitious with excellent welfare benefit knowledge.</li><li>You will be able to demonstrate a history of working within a finance and customer service team in the adult social care sector.</li><li>Be analytical and a problem solver.</li><li>Possess a ‘can do’ attitude and be willing to work collaboratively with other departments and teams.</li><li>Be ready to take up the challenges</li><li>A knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and charging principles for social care services will be desirable.</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 25-32 days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade.</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Hybrid working (dependent on the role)</li><li>Flexible 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 Kingston&nbsp;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 STAR&nbsp;values. Here at Kingston&nbsp;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 in the process of updating our payscales in line with the pay award for NJC, Chief Officers and Chief Executives for April 2025 therefore please take this into account when viewing the salary on this position.We 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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London Borough of Sutton

Financial Assessment and Inclusion Officer

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Surrey Heath Borough Council is committed to safer recruitment and equality of opportunity in employment and service delivery and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. If you are unable to apply online for reasons of disability, please call 01276 707126 to discuss any reasonable adjustments that may be made to accommodate your individual requirements.
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All successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks in line with BPSS guidelines, which includes standard identification, referencing and unspent conviction checks. Surrey Heath Borough Council undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a disclosure on the basis of conviction or other information revealed.
For the best chance of successful application, please read the Job Description and Personal Specification fully before applying for this vacancy as it contains information you will need to refer to when applying. We do not accept CV’s submitted without a fully completed application form. To reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. If you choose to submit your CV with your application form we request that you remove all your personal details before uploading your CV. This will ensure that Managers cannot see your personal details when completing their shortlist. &nbsp;If you have not heard from the council within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful. All unsuccessful applications will be removed and confidentially disposed of 6 months after the closing date.
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Join Surrey Heath Borough Council and be part of an organisation committed to delivery through meaningful community engagement and excellent customer service.&nbsp; We have a friendly and supportive staff culture with people who want to help make a real difference in our community for everyone that lives and works here.&nbsp; We embrace a culture of innovation and creativity welcoming new ideas. We support a work life balance with options for flexible and hybrid working.
About the Role
This is an exciting role in a small but busy finance team, working primarily in the Transactions Team looking after finance systems.&nbsp; The role is also varied in that you will work across the corporate and technical accountancy teams getting involved and offering support all sides of local authority finance.&nbsp; The role requires strong accounting experience and ICT skills as well as the ability to problem solve and offer practical solutions.&nbsp; This role will also deputise for the Transactional Accountancy and Systems Manager.
About You
It is essential you possess an accounting qualification, or equivalent, and have a good eye for detail.&nbsp; Either strong knowledge of, or experience in AR and AP is essential.&nbsp;&nbsp; Ideally you would have experience of working on year end processes and with auditors and have experience of being a finance business partner, and experience of being a systems administrator.&nbsp; Experience of staff management is also required, as is the ability to see the bigger picture to help support the team in its processes.
Additional Information
Benefits 
We offer a generous benefits package including a minimum of 23 days’ annual leave rising to 28 days after 5 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, a generous local government pension scheme, free parking for all employees and payment of a professional membership fee. As well as discounted gym membership at our local Places Leisure Centre and great savings from supermarkets, shopping, cycle to work schemes and holidays via the Kaarp scheme.&nbsp; A laptop and mobile phone will be provided for your role if applicable.
Offers are usually made at the lower end of the salary band allowing for progression.
Closing date:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Friday 28th November 2025 @ 11.59pm
Contact details
For an informal discussion, please contact Julie Rowling, Strategic Finance Manager and Deputy CFO on 01276 707329, <a href="mailto:name@surreyheath.gov.uk" target="_blank">Julie.Rowling@surreyheath.gov.uk</a>
Our Commitment
Surrey Heath Borough Council is committed to equality of opportunity in employment and service delivery and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.&nbsp; Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.&nbsp; To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff.
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Surrey Heath Borough Council

Finance systems accountant and business partner

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Ranked in the Sunday Times as one of the best places to live in the UK, and in Lonely Planet as one of the best places to visit in the world, Folkestone &amp; Hythe is a dynamic and innovative place to live, work and visit.&nbsp; Based in our offices in the heart of Folkestone, you’ll have easy access to transport links including HS1, Folkestone’s regenerated town centre, the seafront and old town creative quarter, and our extraordinary and vibrant landscapes and communities. &nbsp; Recognised by Best Companies as an outstanding organisation to work for, we have a real focus on supporting career development, wellbeing and family friendly initiatives, and a hybrid agile working culture that enables flexible and remote/home working. You can also expect an excellent benefits package that includes corporate membership, discount and salary sacrifice schemes, reimbursement of professional membership fees, up to 31 days holiday and Christmas closure, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, and much, much more. The role&nbsp; The council have just undertaken an extensive service charge de-pooling project and now need a full-time service charge officer to help shape and deliver this new service. You will become a key member of a small, and experienced service which offers a range of high-quality homeownership and service charge functions.&nbsp; The overall purpose of the role is to ensure that all service charges are accurately calculated and levied against all residents including tenants and other homeowners. You will be the main contact for service charge enquiries both internal and external. The service charge officer will play a key role in improving how service charges are implemented and managed, assisting with ongoing development of any processes and systems. Above all ensuring the residents are at the core of everything that we do.&nbsp;
About You The key qualifications, skills and experience required for this role:&nbsp; Friendly, outgoing, and passionate with the service you deliver. You’ll be an experienced problem solver with an eye for detail. You’ll be able to engage with all residents and staff to resolve any issues, highlighting any areas of improvement along the way.&nbsp; Essential • &nbsp; &nbsp;Experience in managing and maintaining large volumes of data.&nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp;The ability to communicate complex issues effectively.&nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp;An understanding of the accounting process for service charges. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Impeccable time management skills and the ability to work towards tight deadlines. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Delivering a first-class service to all users.&nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp;Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively and build strong internal and external networks. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Be proactive in developing the service including suggesting changes to policies and procedures when appropriate.&nbsp; Beneficial&nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp;Systems experience with Microsoft Excel and NEC housing management system (service charges).&nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp;An accountancy qualification or the willingness to work towards.&nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp;CIH level 3 or the willingness to work towards. For an informal conversation about the role please contact: Richard Parker <a href="mailto:Richard.Parker@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk" target="_blank">Richard.Parker@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk</a> 01303 853300 The closing date for receipt of completed applications is: 23:59 on 30th November 2025 Interviews will be held week commencing 8th December 2025

Folkestone & Hythe District Council

Service Charge 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 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

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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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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