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We are looking for a qualified accountant (CCAB or CIMA) who will be fully involved and make a major contribution to the full range of functions of a district council finance team.
This will include playing a key role in the production of the annual accounts and the annual budget, as well as treasury management, staff management and involvement in projects.
Sevenoaks District Council provides a great opportunity for you, as we are financially self-sufficient and have two companies. At this exciting time of change for district councils, this is your opportunity to join us and gain new experience as the council and you develop together.
Benefits of working for Sevenoaks District Council 
We are one of the few local government authorities to hold Platinum Investors in People accreditation, which highlights our passion for supporting people, developing talent, and working collaboratively and innovatively.
Other benefits include:
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<li>Hybrid working (at least two days on-site per week at Argyle Road, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HG)</li>
<li>Enhanced annual leave of 31 days (excluding bank holidays)</li>
<li>Additional leave after 5 years of service</li>
<li>Extra Christmas closure day</li>
<li>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Free parking</li>
</ul>
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<li>Employee benefits including discounts on shopping, travel days out and more, Tusker car salary sacrifice scheme and discounts with your MOT</li>
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<li>Access to BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, a free, 24/7, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service</li>
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Find out more
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Jessica Booth, Head of Finance, on 01732 227436.
Best chance of being shortlisted
Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements, as your application will be judged against these criteria.
Closing date:&nbsp; 13 July 2025 
Interviews: TBC &nbsp;

Accountancy Manager

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Salary: £40,911 Grade: Level 3 Zone 2 Location: 5 Pancras Square N1C 4AG&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Closing Date: Monday 30^th June 2025 23:55&nbsp; About Camden Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. &nbsp;Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.&nbsp; What You’ll Be Doing&nbsp; As a key member of the Service Charge Team within Home Ownership, you will play a vital role in the calculation and billing of Leaseholder Service Charges, ensuring both estimates and actuals are processed accurately and efficiently. Reporting to the Service Charge Team Leader, you’ll balance a varied workload to meet performance targets, working proactively to resolve cost disputes and support income collection. Collaboration with Housing, Repairs, and the Leasehold Income Team will be essential as you deliver a relational, person-centred service to leaseholders. To view the Job Profile, please&nbsp;click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: <a href="http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10882563/file/document?inline" target="_blank">http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10882563/file/documen…</a> All About You To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories</a>'. We are seeking someone passionate about making Camden a better place to live and work, with a strong focus on delivering services that prioritise residents' needs. You will be proactive in resolving issues early and ensuring services are accessible, transparent, and tailored to meet the diverse needs of the community. With a caring and empathetic approach, you’ll always have residents’ best interests at heart. As a collaborative team player, you will work closely with colleagues and external partners to ensure that no one is left behind, and that everyone can call Camden home. Find out more at our Recruitment Open Day If you'd like to learn more about this role, along with other exciting housing opportunities at Camden, we’d love to meet you at our Recruitment Open Day. This is a fantastic chance to hear about the roles available, meet some of the team, and ask questions about working in housing at Camden. Book your place at the recruitment open day&nbsp;here. We're passionate about building a better Camden, and our housing services are at the heart of that mission. To learn more about the exciting work we're doing and why now is the perfect time to join us,&nbsp;watch our video here. What We Offer At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits including: <ul>
<li>27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li> <li>Flexible working opportunities;</li> <li>Interest free loans</li> <li>Access to our incredible staff networks</li> <li>Career development and training</li> <li>Wellbeing support and activities</li> </ul> Visit '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits</a>' for more details. Inclusion and Diversity&nbsp; We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do. To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity&amp;nbsp</a>; Anonymised Application&nbsp;–&nbsp;in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias. Asking for Adjustments&nbsp; Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at <a href="mailto:resourcing@camden.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@camden.gov.uk</a> or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG,

Camden Council

Service Charge Officer

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<h2>Why Southwark?</h2>
Are you ready to bring your analytical flair and Accountancy knowledge to a role where your influence reaches thousands of homes? Join Southwark Council’s Customer Exchequer team as our next Revenue Service Charge Manager and lead from the front in ensuring our homeowners receive fair, accurate, and well-constructed service charges. Southwark is a borough that thrives on diversity, confidence, and ambition. With over 120 languages spoken and a young, multi-cultural population, we are committed to delivering a fairer future for all. This is more than a job; it’s your opportunity to lead a high-performing team through innovation and purpose.
Here’s why this role stands out: 
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Strategic Influence: You’ll be at the heart of decision-making that affects one of London’s largest and most diverse housing portfolios.</li>
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Innovation Meets Impact:&nbsp;From leveraging tech to streamline data to refining cross-team collaboration, your ideas will be actioned and celebrated.</li>
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Legal + Financial Complexity:&nbsp;If you thrive on working through challenging legislation, mixed tenure environments, and high-stakes financial reporting, this is your stage.</li>
</ul>
<h2>What You'll Be Doing</h2>
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<li>Lead a small, dynamic team in analysing housing revenue spend to construct accurate and compliant revenue service charges.</li>
<li>Oversee statutory consultations and engage directly with homeowners and service providers.</li>
<li>Champion process improvements using innovative technology and strategic collaboration across council departments.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with leasehold legislation and financial regulations through meticulous attention to detail.</li>
<li>Develop strong, effective relationships with internal stakeholders, the wider community, and political decision-makers.</li>
<li>Present complex financial reports to leaseholder forums, committees, senior leadership, and Cabinet Members.</li>
<li>Identify and implement initiatives to continuously raise standards across the team.</li>
<li>Lead on critical service developments and projects, shaping action plans to deliver real impact.</li>
<li>Safeguard and elevate Southwark Council’s reputation through the delivery of a high-quality, professional revenue service.</li>
</ul>
<h2>What We're Looking For</h2>
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<li>Extensive experience in local authority service charge construction and leasehold financial management.</li>
<li>In-depth knowledge of Landlord &amp; Tenant Act, Housing &amp; Finance Acts, and related case law.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of housing services, repairs and maintenance, procurement processes, and contract management.</li>
<li>Advanced skills in data analysis, Excel, and financial reporting systems.</li>
<li>Proven success in navigating accountancy environments within large, mixed-tenure property portfolios.</li>
<li>Confidence in leading discussions, presenting to senior stakeholders, and engaging with the public.</li>
<li>A passion for leading people, you’ll have a track record of developing others and delivering results and shared goals.</li>
<li>You have a track record of service improvement, driving revenue service transformation, and finding smarter, more efficient ways to work.</li>
<li>Able to manage programmes and projects, making sure every milestone is hit and every challenge tackled.</li>
<li>You’ll enjoy a hybrid working pattern, combining the comfort of home working with collaboration days at our London Bridge office.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Additional Information</h2>
About Southwark
Southwark Council is 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 such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with many 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. Benefits and more information
<a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Working for Southwark Council – Southwark </a>Salary Range:&nbsp;£44,430 - £51,663 Application Closing Date:&nbsp;11.59pm on 29th of June 2025
Interview Date:&nbsp;The 17th&nbsp;of July 2025 Application Process
If you are interested in applying for this role, please complete the application forms detailing your suitability for the role. The Job Description and Person Specification can also be found at the bottom of this page under attachments. We 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 Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian, and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
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:
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<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>
<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care.</li>
<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.</li>
</ul>
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, in which case we will move the key dates for the process. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Southwark Council

Revenue Service Charge Manager

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Head of Finance – Service Reform and Strategy&nbsp;
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. &nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
The Post
As a key member of Brent Council’s senior finance leadership team, this role serves as the principal financial adviser to the Section 151 Officer, Deputy S151 Officer, Elected Members, and the Corporate Director for Service Reform &amp; Strategy. The position plays a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the department’s financial strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities and fiscal sustainability.&nbsp; The role involves building and maintaining strong partnerships with key stakeholders, including health sector partners, and leveraging financial insights to support strategic decision-making and policy development.
The Person
Leading a team of Finance Business Partners (2 Senior Finance Analysts, 2 Finance Analysts and graduate trainee), the postholder oversees financial support across a diverse portfolio, including Adult Social Care, Strategic Commissioning and Capacity Building, Public Health, Leisure &amp; Parks, Integrated Care Partnerships, and Communications, Insight &amp; Innovation. The team provides expert financial advice, robust challenge, and strategic support to service directors—enabling effective budget management, financial modelling of policy and corporate initiatives, and the delivery of savings and service efficiencies in line with the Council’s values and objectives. 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: 7 July 2025 (23:59) &nbsp;
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. &nbsp;

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;
The information we collect 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. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">here</a>. &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;

Brent Council

This is Brent

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<h4>Make a Difference Where It Matters Most</h4>Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for public service and financial excellence? Tower Hamlets Council is looking for a&nbsp;Senior Accountant supporting Communities Directorate to help shape the future of one of London’s most vibrant and diverse boroughs.This is more than just a finance role — it’s your opportunity to influence how vital services are delivered to over 300,000 residents. You’ll be a trusted advisor to senior managers, helping to drive value, accountability, and innovation across the Council.<h4>&nbsp;What You’ll Be Doing</h4><ul>
<li>Acting as a Finance Business Partner to Directors, Heads of Service, and budget managers.</li>
<li>Leading financial planning, modelling, and forecasting for complex service areas.</li>
<li>Managing a small team and delivering high-quality financial insight and reporting.</li>
<li>Supporting the Council’s Medium-Term Financial Strategy and annual budget process.</li>
<li>Playing a key role in closing the annual accounts and ensuring compliance with audit and regulatory standards.</li>
</ul><h4>What We’re Looking For</h4><ul>
<li>A qualified accountant (CCAB/CIMA) with strong post-qualification experience.</li>
<li>A confident communicator who can influence and challenge at senior levels.</li>
<li>A collaborative leader who can inspire and develop a high-performing team.</li>
<li>Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment.</li>
</ul><h4>Why Tower Hamlets?</h4><ul>
<li>Impact:&nbsp;Your work will directly support services that improve lives across a diverse and dynamic community.</li>
<li>Growth:&nbsp;We invest in your development with CPD, leadership programmes, and opportunities to shape strategic projects.</li>
<li>Flexibility:&nbsp;Enjoy hybrid working, generous leave, and a culture that supports work-life harmony.</li>
<li>Inclusion:&nbsp;Be part of a council that celebrates diversity and champions equality in everything we do.</li>
</ul>Tower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of&nbsp;race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender,&nbsp;gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups.&nbsp;We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class.&nbsp;We are a Disability Confident Employer, which means applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview. Care experience has also been adopted by the Council as an additional protected characteristic.We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough.Ready to Apply?Further information and person specifications on the role can be found in the attachments at the bottom of this advert.For an informal discussion about the role, contact: <a href="mailto:hr.generalenquiries@towerhamlets.gov.uk" target="_blank">hr.generalenquiries@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a>This post is open to the following types of applicants: Redeployees/ Internal/ ExternalAll applications should be made via our online application system, no CV’s or alternative forms of applications are accepted. Internal employees should apply via the council's Intranet. External applicants apply via the Council's website <a href="http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/careers" target="_blank">www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/careers</a>

London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Senior Accountant

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Please apply online. For technical difficulties, please contact the Jobsgopublic Support Team (<a href="mailto:support@jobsgopublic.com" target="_blank">support@jobsgopublic.com</a>). For further information about the role, please contact the school directly.



Finance &amp; Admin Assistant Advert
Start Date: September 2025
Hours : Full-time, 9:00am – 5:00pm, (36 hours), 46 weeks per year.&nbsp;
Scale&nbsp; : 5/6 depending on experience
Sandringham Primary is looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Finance Administrator to join our vibrant administrative team. This is a key appointment, supporting both the school’s core finance functions and our wraparound services including Sandringham Daycare and the Breakfast Club.
The role requires someone who is confident with school finance systems (Bromcom), understands the importance of accuracy, and brings integrity and accountability to everything they do. This person will work closely with the School Business Leader and Admin team, helping ensure our financial processes are compliant and efficient.
We are looking for someone who:
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<li>Has strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills</li>
<li>Is proficient in financial systems, ideally Bromcom</li>
<li>Brings high personal standards and a proactive approach to their work</li>
<li>Communicates clearly and works well as part of a team</li>
<li>Understands or is willing to learn the statutory financial responsibilities of a school setting</li>
</ul>
All applicants will be considered fairly, and a few short tasks will be included as part of the interview process to assess suitability.




CRITERIA


ESSENTIAL


DESIRABLE




EXPERIENCE


Record of excellent personal success in a financial or related role
Record of developing and sustaining positive working relationships


Experience of working in and education setting




QUALIFICATIONS
AND TRAINING
 SKILLS AND ABILITIES


Relevant Financial Qualification (or equivalent professional experience)
High levels of personal and professional organisation, integrity, discretion and confidentiality
Impressive personal presence and presentation with high degrees of self-confidence, personal energy and dynamism
Personal warmth to engage positively and gain confidence with the school community.
Sound judgement and the ability to take difficult decisions to resolve issues, especially when under pressure
Ability to communicate concisely and sensitively both orally and in writing to a variety of audiences
Commitment to the use of current and emerging technologies to enhance the educational offering and administration of the school
A passion for excellence and a commitment to the ongoing development and implementation of the School’s vision


Degree in accounting or finance. Excellent knowledge of MS Excel, google drive, Bromcom
Visits to the school are very much encouraged. Please make an appointment to visit the school through Fathima Essop. (<a href="mailto:fathima.essop@sandringham.newham.sch.uk" target="_blank">fathima.essop@sandringham.newham.sch.uk</a>)
CV’s will not be accepted. Accompanying statements should outline candidate’s curriculum passion and expertise.
Closing Date: 25 June 2025
Interviews to be held on 4 July 2025
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, 2 references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check and medical questionnaire. All positions are temporary for the first year with a view to being made permanent.

Finance Assistant

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Please forward your completed application to <a href="mailto:hr@elatschools.co.uk" target="_blank">hr@elatschools.co.uk</a>&nbsp; by 12pm, on 1st July 2025.&nbsp;



EMPOWER LEARNING ACADEMY TRUST
Ardleigh Green Infant &amp; Junior School
Ardleigh Green Road
Hornchurch
RM11 2SP
Tel:&nbsp;01708 449362
Inspiring Leaners, Changing Lives
Finance Officer
Hours: 22.5hours per week, 42 weeks per year
Salary: Grade 5 points 18-24, £20,089 - £21,910 per annum. FTE £34,416 - £37,536 per annum (Inclusive of Outer London Weighting)
Contract:&nbsp;&nbsp;Permanent
Required September 2025
Inspire and be inspired
Our mission is to ‘inspire learners and change lives’ – and that includes our staff. We want to empower our teams so pupils are ready to be kind, confident and impactful world citizens. To help us, we wish to appoint a Finance Officer.
The ideal candidate will have:
<ul>
<li>The relevant experience and qualifications</li>
<li>Excellent communication and presentation skills</li>
<li>The ability to meet challenging deadlines, show initiative and manage time effectively</li>
<li>The ability to prioritise, plan and organise with meticulous attention to detail</li>
</ul>
In return, we offer:
<ul>
<li>High quality professional development</li>
<li>Supportive and friendly colleagues</li>
<li>Flexible working opportunities</li>
<li>Staff assistance programme including virtual GP appointments, counselling service, legal services</li>
<li>Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
</ul>
<h3>Applications</h3>
Please forward your completed applications to <a href="mailto:hr@elatschools.co.uk" target="_blank">hr@elatschools.co.uk</a> by 12pm on 1st July 2025. Interviews are scheduled to take place shortly after.
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to interview prior to the deadline date.
For further information about this role, please contact Carol Wall, Head of Finance <a href="mailto:cwall@elatschools.co.uk" target="_blank">cwall@elatschools.co.uk</a>
The Empower Learning Academy Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer that is committed to safer recruitment. All applicants must be prepared to undergo screening to confirm their suitability to work with children.

Finance Officer

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Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council is seeking an outstanding finance professional to join our Corporate Management Team as Head of Finance and Section 151 Officer.
This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a high-performing, nationally recognised finance service in a financially secure, debt-free council with a culture of ambition, kindness, and continuous improvement. We are proud of our track record: 100% success on audited accounts, zero overspends, a ten-year financial forecast, and an award-winning internal audit partnership.
The Role 
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will:
<ul>
<li>Carry out the statutory duties of Section 151 Officer.</li>
<li>Lead the Council’s finance functions, including accountancy, exchequer, revenues and benefits, and internal audit.</li>
<li>Oversee the delivery of our capital and regeneration programme while maintaining financial resilience.</li>
<li>Drive performance and innovation within the service and across the organisation.</li>
<li>Provide trusted, strategic financial advice to Members and senior officers.</li>
</ul>
This is a visible and influential leadership role at the heart of the Council’s decision-making.
Candidates 
We are open to experienced S151 Officers seeking a values-led working environment, as well as ambitious Deputy S151s ready to take the next step. You will bring:
<ul>
<li>A recognised accountancy qualification (e.g., CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA).</li>
<li>Experience of local government finance, including budgeting, treasury, audit, and financial planning.</li>
<li>A collaborative leadership style, strong emotional intelligence, and confidence engaging with Members, officers and partners.</li>
<li>The ability to manage performance while fostering a positive and inclusive team culture.</li>
</ul>
What We Offer 
Tonbridge and Malling is a great place to live and work – combining beautiful countryside, market towns, excellent transport links, and a strong community spirit. We offer a supportive and flexible working culture, competitive salary and benefits, and the chance to make a real impact at a stable and ambitious authority.
Next Steps 
For a confidential discussion, please contact:
<ul>
<li>Andrew Tromans – 07805 226301 / <a href="mailto:Andrew.Tromans@Penna.com" target="_blank">Andrew.Tromans@Penna.com</a></li>
<li>Kelly Ridley – 07709 512415 / <a href="mailto:Kelly.Ridley@Penna.com" target="_blank">Kelly.Ridley@Penna.com</a></li>
</ul>
Closing date: Sunday, 22nd June.

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

Head of Finance and Section 151 Officer

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Business Finance Officer£47,532 - £50,574 per annum18 Months Fixed TermAbout UsNewham is a vibrant inner-city borough with excellent transport links. We are proud to be home to one of the youngest and most diverse cultures across the country, Newham is an exciting and challenging borough that is committed to putting people at the heart of everything we do.The Borough boasts iconic landmarks such as, Green Street, the Olympic Park, Excel centre, Westfield Shopping Centre and the University of East London. Newham is changing rapidly, benefiting from significant investment, creating new jobs, homes and opportunities for all.&nbsp; The Mayor of London provided the Borough with £107 million funding through the&nbsp;‘Building Council Homes for Londoners’&nbsp;programme, supporting the construction of 1,100 new homes by 2022. From this we expect to see an additional 2,500 jobs created over the next decade, injecting £1.5 billion to the local economy.The Repairs and Maintenance Service (RMS) is the London&nbsp;Borough of Newham in-house housing repairs provider based in the heart of the borough at Bridge Road Depot.&nbsp;RMS employs just over 250 staff to deliver a comprehensive range of services to the residents of Newham.&nbsp;RMS receives around 1,000 repair orders a week and provides an in-house solution to the following types of work:

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<li>Responsive repairs (all trades)&nbsp;</li>
<li>OOH 24/7 365 emergency service&nbsp;</li>
<li>Voids refurbishment&nbsp;</li>
<li>Kitchen and bathroom replacement programmes&nbsp;</li>
<li>FRA works&nbsp;</li>
<li>Water Quality Services</li>
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<li>Disabled Adaptations&nbsp;</li>
<li>Planned Electrical testing and works&nbsp;</li>
<li>UPVc window and FED replacement programmes&nbsp;</li>
<li>Gas Servicing, breakdowns and renewals&nbsp;</li>
<li>Estates and communal works programmes&nbsp;</li>
<li>Highways and street scene repairs&nbsp;</li>
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 The role is based within the Business Development Team who provides key support to these front line services and acts as a conduit between the services and Newham’s Corporate ServicesAbout the RoleThe post holder will work closely with the Business and Finance Manager on continual service delivery and improvements throughout the Repairs and Maintenance Service. The responsibilities or steps in performance management process vary broadly depending on the emphasis of performance efforts and the individual carrying it out.&nbsp;&nbsp;The post holder will also be responsible for providing relevant and timely advice to Directors and their Service Management Teams in their strategic decision making, and ensuring they receive effective and timely support and advice on all financial matters related to the development of RMS service strategies, service plans and service delivery.&nbsp;This role is suited to someone who likes to continuously review and improve processes, learning from feedback and best practise requirements. You’ll have an attentiveness to detail and a high degree of numerical accuracy, alongside the ability to work to deadlines.&nbsp;To be successful in this role you must have:A good working understanding and awareness of the Budget Cycle and Closure Processes.Be able to lead on a number of business operation processes, including but not exclusively Purchase Ordering, Supplier Payments and Income Monitoring.Knowledge of local housing demand and the needs of residents.The ability to analyse a number of different data sets and make robust forecast and projections to aid decision making.Significant experience of at least one of:<ul>
<li>Working in a Local Authority Housing environment.</li>
<li>Working in a Local Authority Financial Service.</li>
<li>Use of a Housing Management System such as Northgate, Service Connect or TASK.</li>
<li>Dealing with Internal and External Housing Stakeholders including but not limited to Tenants, Operatives, various Council Officers of various levels, Suppliers and Contractors</li>
</ul>Ability to communicate clearly, courteously and patiently with a range of stakeholders including operatives, service managers and where necessary members of the public and Newham Councillors.&nbsp;Able to use a range of IT systems – with the ability to identify best practice for and provide training for the benefit of the team and wider service.Competent user of various Microsoft packages, such as Excel and Power B.I&nbsp;Able to make a positive contribution to deliver value for money.Able to undertake line management responsibility of a Business Accounts Officer.For more information regarding the role please click on the link:Please view JD&nbsp;hereClosing date 23/06/2025IMPORTANT: If you are an LBN member of staff and applying for this role as a secondment you should note that secondments are subject to the agreement of your current employing service. Please ensure that you inform your line manager of your intention to apply for the post in the first instance.Additional InformationWe 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 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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