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<h4>The Role</h4>This role sits within the Commercial Services Team reporting to the Divisional Commercial Manager. Working alongside the Senior Quantity Surveyor this role provides services to the Asset Management Service - predominantly Public Realm; Pest Control Service and Fleet Service in both client and contractor capacities.The SFO provides professional commercial and financial services to ensure the Traded Services Division and the Council achieves best value in delivering services and maximises the commercial opportunities available to it.As well as traditional financial and management reporting responsibilities, the Senior Finance Officer will work alongside the SQS in contract management and compliance and performance evaluation of income generation, costs and margins from a wide range of services, projects and contracts.The Senior Finance Officer will liaise with stakeholders including Delivery Managers, Business Service Managers, Senior Management teams, Councillors and Cabinet members on commercial issues relating to the division, and support in the delivery of complex written reports complete with analysis.The successful candidate will be involved in developing and continuously improving services using business process review techniques, reviewing procedures, and monitoring their implementation.An excellent communicator with strong written skills this person will use their commercial and financial knowledge to help improve Traded Services.The successful candidate will be committed to their continuous development as a leader.<h4>About Southwark</h4>We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population. At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.The areas of work will initially focus on public realm street lighting and metalworks fabrication.The initial focus will be on pricing and cost value reconciliations. Applicants will need to be able to understand how costs are built up using standard costing techniques involving materials, labour and overhead, and work with the Senior Quantity Surveyor on existing books of rates, and also develop and build from scratch a mixed variety of SOR's and evidence base they are fit for purpose.Business process maps and supporting procedures will need to be developed and/or maintained in relation to all elements of the delivery process, including but not restricted to materials, quantities/volumes, costs/pricing, labour and other direct costs, time/productivity and overhead recovery.Applicants will need to have been exposed to procurement and the various frameworksA fit for purpose suite of KPI's will need to be developed and maintained.Applicants must be able to work with and provide support, guidance and understanding to delivery staff that may have limited financial expertise and understanding.<h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Closing Date: 20/07/2025 Interview Date: 07/08/2025Benefits and more information:In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Staff Benefits</a> page.Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans • Are currently in care, or have previously been in care • If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health conditionWe are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.<h4>Additional Information</h4>Join us on an 18-month fixed-term contract and help shape the future of our service.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2537384&amp;ptId=105559" target="_blank">Click to view the Job description and Person specification</a></li></ul>





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Southwark Council

Senior Finance Officer

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Enfield Council are a dynamic local authority driven by a clear vision of how we will transform the borough, address inequality and create a lifetime of opportunities for everyone who lives, works and learns in Enfield. 
A vacancy has arisen in the Finance Business Partnering team - Education and Schools Finance Team for a Finance Assistant. 
The role will support a busy finance team providing timely and high standards of customer service to schools and other Council staff in respect of payments to schools and dealing with queries and other finance related tasks. Key duties include: 
 
 - Calculating and updating monthly payments to schools using the Council's schools advances system 
 - Completing financial reconciliations and ensuring that any imbalances are investigated and resolved 
 - Checking and following up on monthly and quarterly schools finance returns 
 - Liaising with Council staff and schools to deal with queries 
 - Pro-actively seeking opportunities to improve processes 
 
To be suitable for the role you need to have strong numeracy and literacy skills, have good attention to detail and work accurately. You will also have good IT skills, specifically using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook and accounting skills. 
If you are have finance experience and enjoy dealing with people and resolving queries, then we'd like to hear from you. 
Enfield offers a hybrid working arrangement with an expectation that staff will be in the office at least one day every other week as a minimum. 
 
 - Staff will be expected to attend the office as required by the service. 
 
Contact Details - 
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Rebecca Spyrou at <a href="mailto:rebecca.spyrou@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">rebecca.spyrou@enfield.gov.uk</a> or at 020 8132 0008 
team. 
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV. 
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more. 
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council: 
 
 - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 
 - Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. 
 - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. 
 - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. 
 - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. 
 - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. 
 - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. 
 - 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care. 
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.

London Borough of Enfield

Finance Payments and Admin Officer

Medway is recognised as a great place to live, work, learn and visit, where all people thrive. We are a Unitary Council serving a population of 282,000 people with a £622million annual revenue expenditure budget, and a capital programme of a further £329million. Recognising that strategic support services are vital to everything the Council delivers, Medway continues to invest in the Finance Service, enabling us to recruit a Senior Accountant to support the Adult Social Care Revenue Finance Team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and experienced team of local authority finance professionals who enjoy a high profile in the Council.Within Finance our Revenue Accounts and Corporate Accounts Teams both operate right at the heart of the Council and provide vital support and challenge to the organisation to manage its finances. Our Revenue Accounts team is responsible for the development of medium term financial projections and annual budgets, ensuring the budget management process is effective, supporting services to deliver and account for change, right through to supporting the preparation of the annual Statement of Accounts. Our Corporate Accounts Team is responsible for the development and monitoring of the Capital Programme, the Statement of Accounts and Audit process, and Treasury Management.As a Senior Accountant, you will:Work closely with, and develop, budget managers to ensure that they undertake effective budget monitoring; that appropriate remedial action is considered and that forecast variances are adequately reported. This to include the submission of monthly reports to the Directorate Management Team.Complete, in accordance with agreed timetables, the final accounts programme to net revenue account stage. Analyse the final outturn to ensure that variations against budget are properly explained and reported. Liaise with the external auditor as required. Assist in the preparation of the statement of accounts beyond net revenue account stage.Monitor and promote compliance with the Council’s financial rules, accounting codes of practice and other internal and external guidelines and regulations and provide general financial advice to members and officers to ensure sound financial control over the Council’s resources.Contribute, as required, to the preparation of cabinet and committee reports to ensure that financial implications are properly addressed.Contribute, as required, to the gateway procurement process, ensuring that financial implications are properly considered.Be required to assist in the completion of the various revenue budget related government returns (e.g., Revenue Account (RA), and Revenue outturn (RO), and respond to Freedom of Information (FOI) and media requests as required to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.Work collaboratively with other Accountants within the Revenue Accounts team to ensure consistency, achieve best practice, and support budget managers with budget monitoring, forecasting, preparation of accounts and treasury management activities. About youApplicants must hold/have the following:Willingness to work towards a relevant professional qualificationExcellent ICT skills and previous knowledge of computerised financial management systems.Detailed knowledge of the processes for budget preparation, budget monitoring and budgetary control.Extensive experience in Adult Social Care finance, wider local government finance, or similar environment.If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call Dawn Marsh on 01634 333137In return we offer you: <ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker </li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li><li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a></li></ul>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency. Our declaration fits into our <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan" target="_blank">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. Our organisation: Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx" target="_blank">education</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx" target="_blank">environment</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx" target="_blank">social care</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx" target="_blank">housing</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx" target="_blank">planning</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx" target="_blank">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction. For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Medway Council

This is Medway

Senior Accountant - ASC & PH

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 is in the Financial Planning and Business Partnering (FPBP) team within the Shared Finance Service (SFS). The SFS for Sutton and Kingston Councils has the ambition to ‘Add value, inspire success’, which it does through the following objectives:<ul><li>Translate business intelligence into business success by delivering clear professional advice and insight.</li><li>Safeguard the financial health of our Councils.</li><li>Empower our customers to manage their finances.</li><li>Learn, improve and exceed; supporting each other to develop our talent and achieve more.</li></ul>The FPBP team has 18 roles and is brimming with talented individuals. This vacancy is a great opportunity to join a high performing team and work alongside brilliant colleagues. Whilst this is a team within the SFS, the team and this role only support Sutton Council.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateAbout the RoleIn this role, you will join the FPBP team, providing essential financial support and advice to budget managers across Sutton Council and to schools. You will act as a critical friend, delivering insightful financial analysis to support business improvement and change in a challenging financial environment.&nbsp;Working closely with Strategic Finance Business Partners (SFBPs), you will offer robust financial management support throughout the core financial cycle, from budget setting and monitoring to the closing of accounts. Your work will be crucial in managing financial risk, ensuring financial planning is aligned with Council priorities, and protecting the overall financial health of the Council.&nbsp;Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Supporting and advising budget holders in the day-to-day financial management of revenue and capital budgets.</li><li>Providing high-quality professional advice and translating business intelligence into successful outcomes.</li><li>Challenging and supporting budget holders to manage within limited and reducing resources.</li><li>Liaising with colleagues in Cognus to support the financial management of SEND services and working with schools to meet the requirements of the schools' finance manual.</li><li>Supporting the review of business cases, committee reports, and briefing notes.</li><li>Assisting in the completion of statutory returns and drafting responses to Freedom of Information Requests.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for a proactive and collaborative individual with strong analytical and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have:<ul><li>Proven ability to analyse and interpret financial and non-financial information clearly and concisely.</li><li>Excellent digital skills, including the use of Google applications and other software to record and manipulate data.</li><li>Knowledge of how to support budget managers through budget setting, monitoring, and closing of accounts.</li></ul>Desirable attributes include:<ul><li>Being part-qualified or studying towards a relevant professional qualification (e.g., AAT, CIPFA, CIMA).</li><li>Experience providing finance based services.</li><li>Knowledge or experience of Children’s Social Care, Education, or Schools finance.</li></ul>If you are a commercially astute individual with a creative approach to problem-solving and a passion for public sector finance, we encourage you to apply. Join us and contribute to a finance service that adds value and helps achieve the Council's priorities.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.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li><li>Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton or Kingston</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Car parking scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li><li>Subsidised gym membership</li></ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. 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. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here.</a>&nbsp;We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.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.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.





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Kingston Upon Thames & Sutton Councils

Finance Officer (Business Partnering)

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Insurance Officer/Claims Handler £37,068 - £40,755 per annum About the role Another great opportunity has arisen to join the Newham Council Insurance Team as an Insurance Officer/Claims Handler, based at Newham Dockside with home-working capabilities. If you are: <ul>
<li>Able to process information logically</li> <li>A good learner and well organised in your work&nbsp;</li> <li>Keen to achieve results and not settle for status quo</li> <li>Able to work well in a team but also on your own initiative</li> </ul> &nbsp;Then you can be a part of this dynamic team. You will be an integral member of the team responsible for the Council's insurance matters. You will support the Head of Insurance &amp; PFI Contracts by providing a proactive and efficient service to officers and customers by undertaking a range of insurance technical and administrative duties. This is a busy and challenging role with a range of duties, making every day different. We are committed to providing full training to support your development. You will be involved in the day-to-day insurance tasks which will include: •&nbsp;processing claims, analysing investigations, assisting with settlement decisions, and processing payments •&nbsp;responding to queries in writing and verbally (mainly email and telephone), providing good customer service •&nbsp;planning, prioritising, and sharing the team workloads •&nbsp;performing other transactional and ad-hoc tasks You will need •&nbsp;an ability to maintain accurate records with a high level of attention to detail •&nbsp;experience of working with IT software, including Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, and Excel) or similar. •&nbsp;good customer service. Being professional and polite when dealing with customers, by telephone or in writing, and able to remain calm in difficult situations •&nbsp;an understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements in the workplace. The Insurance team is part of the wider Finance Function. The team is responsible for delivering the Council's comprehensive insurance programme. Teamwork is key to the delivery of the function and the ethos of continuous improvement is underpinned by commitment to career development. We reserve the right to close the job advert early, if we receive a high number of applications. Please view JD here Closing Date: 18th July 2025 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your CV and supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

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