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There has never been a better time to join the University Schools Trust, we work collaboratively to deliver a shared vision of inclusive, high quality and transformational education delivered by schools which are deeply rooted in the communities we serve.
We are expanding our Central Finance Team, and we are looking to recruit a Finance Business Partner. Reporting to the Head of Finance Business Partner in their financial and strategic decision making. You will be based at our head office in Tower Hamlets but will require considerable time to be spent on-site at the schools across the trust.
About the post:
As a Finance Business Partner, you will play a crucial role in supporting budget holders in their financial and strategic decision making. Working within the central finance team you will be responsible for:
<ul>
<li>Providing financial guidance and support to senior management and budget holders.</li>
<li>Challenging and supporting senior management in managing spend on a portfolio basis.</li>
<li>Recognising potential risk and opportunities and identifying solutions to manage them.</li>
<li>The monthly end reporting cycle and management accounts.</li>
<li>Periodic forecasting and yearly budget setting.</li>
<li>Helping to translate financial information into insightful commentaries.</li>
<li>Providing input into benchmarking, dashboarding and financial modelling.</li>
<li>Overseeing operational financial management and audits.</li>
</ul>
About you:
The successful candidate for the role of Finance Business Partner will have:
<ul>
<li>A CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA qualification or be qualfied by expereiance.</li>
<li>Strong accounting knowledge and ability to explain concepts to colleagues.</li>
<li>Extensive experience in financial management, including budget monitoring and risk management.</li>
<li>Expertise in completing financial reports and handling both core transactional and strategic responsibilities.</li>
<li>Sound organisation and time management skills with an attention to detail.</li>
<li>Be able to adapt to changing priorities in a pressurised environment.</li>
</ul>
About us:
The University Schools Trust (UST) is a partnership of schools, universities, and public and private sector bodies. We are uniquely placed to change the educational landscape for the pupils, staff, parents and wider communities whom we serve.
Established in September 2016, UST currently comprises four member schools located in two London Boroughs:
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<li>St Paul’s Way School (SPW) 3 - 18 all-through school in Tower Hamlets</li>
<li>Royal Greenwich Trust School (RGTS) 11 - 18 secondary school in Greenwich</li>
<li>Cyril Jackson Primary School (CJPS) 3 - 11 primary school in Tower Hamlets</li>
<li>Sir William Burrough Primary School (SWB) 3 - 11 primary school in Tower Hamlets</li>
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We are a group of schools with strong, mutually impactful relationships - which is key to our success and therefore with a strong appetite for growth.
We are committed to empowering communities, improving social justice and breaking barriers for social mobility, and have a particular focus on reducing the attainment gap for those who are amongst the most disadvantaged in our society.
The UST is exceptionally aspirational for the young people it currently serves, and we are deeply committed to extending our work in order to have an even greater impact on educational outcomes for young people.
If you would like to play your part in building and delivering an outstanding service for UST, we would very much like to hear from you.
The University Schools Trust, East London, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Check.
<a href="https://www.ust.london/policies/child-protection-safeguarding" target="_blank">https://www.ust.london/policies/child-protection-safeguarding</a>
Interview date: TBC
Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early. 
We do not accept CVs alone.

Finance Business Partner

Job Description Job Title:&nbsp;Finance and Support Officer&nbsp; Salary:&nbsp;£29,253 - £32,736&nbsp;per annum Grade:&nbsp;C Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent&nbsp; Working Hours:&nbsp;37 hours per week About the Department Thurrock SEND Service, within Education and Commissioning, &nbsp;strives to put children and families at the centre of everything they do as part of the wider Children's Services Directorate About the Role&nbsp; As a Finance and Support Officer you will&nbsp;be responsible for:&nbsp; To support and advise the Head of Service and other relevant staff in managing and supporting the budgets of SEND, and to support the funding arrangements for Early Years.&nbsp; To support the departments in the management of those budgets throughout the year. This will include the relevant reporting of the financial position throughout the year to officers and identifying options for improving the financial position. Duties include: <ul> <li>Supporting the Head of Service with budget reporting, &nbsp;maintenance and monitoring</li> <li>Ensuring invoices are received, checked and processed in line with Council processes</li> <li>Supporting the Nursery Funding Officer and team in processing early years entitlement payments to providers</li> <li>Authorising SEND equipment requests by by professionals&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Supporting the Commissioned Tuition Monitoring Officer in reconciling payments for tuition services &nbsp;</li> </ul> This role offers the chance to make a real difference by ensuring children and young people receive the provision and services they need in a timely and efficient manner. What&nbsp;We’re&nbsp;Looking For&nbsp; We’re&nbsp;looking for someone who has:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Positive professional attitude</li> <li>Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Word Processing &amp; Typing Skills</li> <li>Ability to collate and process financial information</li> <li>Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels both verbal and in writing.</li> <li>An ability to manage a range of requirements simultaneously to meet deadlines and deal with demands of the role.</li> <li>Excellent verbal and numerical reasoning skills.</li> <li>Good organisational skills</li> <li>Ability to work under pressure</li> <li>Ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines&nbsp;</li> </ul> Essential qualifications:&nbsp;5 GCSEs including English &amp; Mathematics&nbsp; DBS Check:&nbsp;Basic&nbsp; Benefits of Working with Us&nbsp; At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement&nbsp;</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)&nbsp;</li> <li>Ongoing training and professional development&nbsp;</li> <li>Employee&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;programme and wellbeing support&nbsp;</li> <li>Staff discounts and local offers&nbsp;</li> <li>A supportive and inclusive working environment&nbsp;</li> </ul> Important Dates&nbsp; Closing Date (Redeployment Only):&nbsp;9th October 2025 Closing Date (Internal &amp; External):&nbsp;2nd November 2025&nbsp; Interview Date: 13th /14th November 2025&nbsp; Additional Information&nbsp; &nbsp;you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:&nbsp; Andrea Winstone – Head of School Effectiveness &amp; SEND <a href="mailto:awinstone@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">awinstone@thurrock.gov.uk</a> &nbsp; 07827 823614 To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EUIg1Bq6-8JNlzo7x_iTI68ByQk4CrPyUmryTpSe3wKzlQ?e=2DgS4C" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> &nbsp;About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Thurrock Council

Finance and Support Officer - Education & Commissioning

Title: Head of Finance – Performance ReportingContract Type: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract, Full-Time, 35 hoursSalary: £90,480 per annum to £100,207 per annum (London weighted salary) or £79,245 per annum to £88,568 per annum (Regional salary), dependant on experienceGrade: 13Reporting Office: London, Stratford or Manchester, Trafford Persona: Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working)Closing Date: 17th October 2025Interview Date: 23rd October 2025 in person at L&amp;Q Stratford officePlease click here for the role profile <a href="https://lqgroup.engageats.co.uk//ViewAttachment.aspx?enc=jmxpV+AcVus8i/wvT3FZXrrCOvCUGNWd9uca/tGZrAI3dMyH7+aRsXJPdz+CdVHAQm01P/cS0DXTzum9IZQsYBxJk1uyjYFrTU+cpMWxc9wo9V/MmWr/KYC2fyXw+QTj" target="_blank">Head of Finance – Performance Reporting Role Profile.docx</a> <a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/working-at-landq/why-work-for-landq/benefits" target="_blank">Benefits</a> include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and <a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/working-at-landq/why-work-for-landq/benefits" target="_blank">many more</a>…Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.Join our Team at L&amp;Q:An excellent opportunity has arisen for an appropriately qualified, self-motivated and highly organised individual who is hungry to tackle the role of Head of Finance – Performance Reporting.If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply!Your impact in the role:You will report directly to the Director of Finance - Reporting &amp; Monitoring and lead a close knit, motivated a highly performing and engaged team of finance professionals. Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:<ul><li>Financial Operations &amp; Decision Support: Lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cost management to ensure accurate, timely financial operations that enable informed decision-making across the business.</li><li>Insight &amp; Business Planning: Partner with strategy leaders to translate financial performance into actionable insights, supporting business plans through cost analysis and funding assessments.</li><li>Budgeting &amp; Forecasting Cycles: Coordinate annual and quarterly financial planning, ensuring alignment between operational budgets and cashflow forecasts with clear assumptions and rigorous reviews.</li><li>Controls &amp; Compliance: Maintain strong financial governance through effective policies, internal controls, and risk management practices across day-to-day activities.</li><li>Team Leadership &amp; Systems Improvement: Develop finance colleagues professionally, foster a high-performing team culture, and drive improvements in systems, workflows, and stakeholder communication.</li></ul>What you'll bring:<ul><li>Technical Expertise: Professionally qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) with strong knowledge of capital expenditure and investment appraisal techniques; sector-specific experience is helpful but not essential.</li><li>Leadership &amp; Team Management: Proven ability to lead and develop finance teams, delegate effectively, and foster a positive team culture.</li><li>Commercial &amp; Analytical Skills: Strong financial analysis and commercial awareness to support strategic decision-making and organisational goals.</li><li>Communication &amp; Influence: Clear communicator capable of engaging senior stakeholders and presenting complex financial information in an accessible way.</li><li>Planning &amp; Systems Proficiency: Skilled in managing priorities and risks, with proficiency in business software and financial tools to support analysis and reporting.</li></ul>A Recruitment Advocate will join this recruitment process as a panel member. This is part of an internal scheme supporting our recruitment process to be fair, transparent and consistent, particularly at senior levels. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email <a href="mailto:lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk</a>About L&amp;Q:We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England. At L&amp;Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate <a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/-/media/files/careers/behavioural-framework.pdf" target="_blank">values and behavioural framework</a>, which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&amp;Q.L&amp;Q strongly believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is important, and inclusion is part of our core values and everyday working practices. We make hiring decisions based on your experiences, skills and merits and we are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace. Click <a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/about-landq/our-vision-and-values/ethics-and-diversity" target="_blank">here</a> to read more. At L&amp;Q, sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations.Click <a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/working-at-landq/why-work-for-landq" target="_blank">here</a> to find out more about L&amp;Q and why you should join us! <ul></ul>

London and Quadrant Housing Trust

Head of Finance – Performance Reporting

Job Title: Principal Accountant Starting Salary: £53,806 progressing to £59,496 per annum Hours: 37 per week Location: Stevenage with hybrid working opportunities Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire County Council’s (HCC) Finance Team is recruiting three Principal Accountants — two within Children’s Services and one supporting Adult Care Services.Your role will not only deliver value to over 1.2 million residents across Hertfordshire, but your contribution will also be instrumental in upholding our core values, enhancing lives, and fostering a culture of integrity.The Principal Accountant role within Children’s Services – Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) includes line management of two Senior Accountants. The primary focus is addressing the financial pressures within the DSG budget and overseeing delegated budgets to schools. Hertfordshire receives a DSG allocation of £1.5 billion, with just over half managed by the authority and maintained schools.The second Principal Accountant role within Children’s Services focuses on financial oversight of the Children Looked After (CLA) budgets, which have a net budget exceeding £200 million. You will lead a team of three Senior Accountants who provide financial support across key service areas including Independent Placements, Safeguarding, Fostering and Adoption, and 0–25 Disability services.The third role is within the Business Partner Finance team supporting Adult Care Services, (ACS), which has a net budget of over £520m. You will lead on the support for our Care Purchasing and Staffing Budgets, as well as providing specialist financial business partner support for key transformational projects. You will lead a team with two Senior Accountants reporting to you.As a senior member of the Finance team (reporting to the Finance Manager), the responsibilities in all three roles will include leading on budget setting, monitoring, modelling of key data sets to inform stakeholders in decision making and monitoring of key transformational savings programmes.<h4>About the role</h4><ul><li>You will lead on the budget setting process for the service and have responsibility for the modelling and monitoring of key transformational savings programmes and service strategies.</li><li>You will support, develop, train and motivate the team reporting to you.</li><li>Provide business focussed financial advice to budget managers and key stakeholders on financial matters, providing constructive challenge.</li><li>To identify opportunities for service improvement and increased efficiency and to actively promote and champion such change</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential &nbsp;<ul><li>Be a fully qualified accountant (CIPFA or equivalent), or be qualified by experience</li><li>Have the ability to build relationships up to Chief Officer level both within HCC and partner organisations, creating trust and confidence and fostering a partnership approach.</li><li>Have the ability to problem solve. Determine solutions that reflect wider implications, (eg political, managerial etc), and stakeholder needs. Ensure identification and delivery of improvements and negotiating the delivery of actions where these are outside of your direct control, (and even outside of your organisation).</li><li>Have the ability to explain complex financial information and risks associated with the information to senior leaders within both HCC and partner organisations.</li><li>Have extensive experience of managing key financial processes, and be able to interpret and apply financial policies, procedures, guidance and legislation.</li><li>Be able to challenge effectively and influence others where those people may not be within HCC</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to make effective use of multiple data sources (including ensuring that you have complete and accurate information) to carry out detailed financial analysis and present the results in a clear concise way.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Previous exposure to Education, Social Care or similar demand led budgets would be beneficial, although not essential.</li><li>Experience in working for local government would be beneficial&nbsp;</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Corporate Services, level 13 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Corporate servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Saira.Muschamp@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Saira.Muschamp@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> (CS) or <a href="mailto:James.Woodward@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">James.Woodward@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> (ACS) for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: week commencing 3rd NovemberBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.





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Hertfordshire County Council

Principal Accountant

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The Enfield Pension Team is recruiting a Pensions Officer to provide a day-to-day admin service in accordance with the Local Government Pension Fund (LGPS) Regulations. 
 
This is an exciting opportunity to start a career in Pensions. We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic professional who share’s our commitment to provide excellent, professional customer services. 
 
Enfield Council is a modern and rapidly progressing council, and this post is a fantastic opportunity for those who have experience in the pension field to use those skills to help drive the Pension Team forward. 
 
About you, if you can plan and meet deadlines whilst being accurate and working as a team player, are technically literate, able to communicate clearly and have strong financial understanding, then we would love to hear from you. 
 
We are looking for someone who’s ambitious, flexible, and proactive, with an eye for detail. If this is you, please contact us. More information can be found in the job description. 
 
We support training opportunities to ensure you have all the tools you need and operate flexible working patterns. 
 
Key responsibilities: 
 
 - Dealing with member enquiries Calculation of retirement benefits, including redundancy, flexible retirement, ill health. 
 - Various calculating including, but not limited to; refunds of pension contributions, calculation of deferred leavers, retirement estimates. 
 - Responding and resolving member queries in a clear, sensitive and timely manner. 
 - Ensuring continual professional development including awareness of regulation changes. 
 - Supporting both the Administration and Systems team’s in their respective work requirements. 
 
Candidate requirements: 
 
 - Excellent mathematical skills. 
 - Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both in writing and verbally 
 - Excellent IT skills 
 - Excellent attention to detail 
 - Exceptional customer services skills 
 - Pro-active, able to plan effectively and meet deadlines. 
 - Team player 
 
Contact Details: 
 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Tracey Rogers on 0208 132 2818 for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team. 
 
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Andrea Walkerdine at <a href="mailto:andrea.walkerdine@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">andrea.walkerdine@enfield.gov.uk</a> or on 020 8132 1022. 
 
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 paid sabbatical for Children’s Social Workers 
 
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

Pensions Officer

<h4>Field1</h4>Job Title: Senior Finance Officer Starting Salary: £38,220 progressing to £41,771 per annum Hours: 37 Location: Hemel Hempstead Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services<h4>About the team</h4>There is a current drive within the department to focus on recovery of debt for Care services received and we are looking for a Senior Finance Office to join our team to facilitate this.We are undergoing a considerable transformation in debt recovery, focusing on generating revenue for HCC and prevention of debt. We are looking for a motivated individual who is able to adapt to change and pivot quickly in response to new guidelines and agreements. The West debt team comprises of 2 x Senior Finance Officers and 9 x Service Link Officers. As Senior Finance Officer you will be responsible for supervising a subgroup of SLOs within the West team. Geographically, we handle the accounts of clients within the West Hertfordshire catchment area which includes Dacorum, St Albans, Hertsmere, Three Rivers and Watford.Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork are essential to the development of our team and our overall success. In order to carry out recovery activity with a clear direction, the SLOs and SFOs will have frequent interactions with key internal and external stakeholders- such as the Central debt, Income and finance and Legal teams. As Senior Finance Officer, you will support the team by identifying possible solutions and supporting your supervisees with handling particularly challenging accounts.<h4>About the role</h4>You will be at the forefront of debt recovery activity, working alongside a team of experienced individuals, leading on resolving complex debt recovery issues with Service Users and families, as well as investigating related financial queries and identifying and reporting potential safeguarding concerns.The role involves communicating internally and externally with stakeholders, so the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate that they can articulate confidently as well as listen and respond effectively. This will include using various communication methods to ensure that charges are raised, payments are made according to deadlines and queries are resolved to ensure a satisfactory outcome is always achieved, considering client confidentiality.An organised approach is needed to ensure that deadlines are adhered to. Good time management skills are required, the ability to prioritise workloads and the ability to deal with queries and requests promptly is essential.The role will involve line managing Service Link Officers, this will include holding regular supervisions and discussions surrounding objectives and performance and fully supporting staff, experience in HR matter is desirable.You will also be required to provide support to projects and managing pieces of work alongside our key stakeholders such as Care Payments, Client Finance and Income teams. It is essential that the successful candidate can work individually and as part of a team.You may also be asked to carry out more senior tasks in the absence of the Debt Team Lead including the delivery of training to supervisees and representation at local level/board meetings across ACS and with external organisations.You will be motivated, confident in making decisions and have the ability to assert yourselves in challenging situations.If you have a desire to supervise people, have great influential skills, an ability to communicate effectively with people and some experience in any type of debt recovery or credit control then this role is for you.We value the importance of personal development and career aspirations at HCC and through an organic method of training and learning, the individual will gain an array of core skills that they will be able to carry into other roles in the future.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Previous experience in a supervisory role is essential.</li><li>Experience in system and process development</li><li>Ability to produce reports and analyse figures, as well as dealing with complex queries when they arise.</li><li>You will need to have a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel/Word/Microsoft Office experience of SAP, ContrOOC/ACSIS would be advantageous.</li><li>Good communication and negotiation skills plus organisational skills are essential and customer service skills are crucial.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>A related Graduate level/NVQ level 3 qualification, or equivalent, is desirable</li><li>Knowledge of credit control, accounting and debt recovery</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Corporate Services, level CORP10 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Corporate servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:vithushaa.naguleswaran@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">vithushaa.naguleswaran@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: week commencing 3 November 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Senior Finance Officer

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Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CV’s submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Are you a detail-driven payroll professional ready to take the next step in your career? Join our collaborative Finance team at Hertsmere Borough Council, where your skills will make a real impact across the organisation.
About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your payroll expertise while gaining exposure to wider accounting practices. You’ll work closely with colleagues across departments and support both payroll and financial transactions.
Key responsibilities include
<ul>
<li>Administering payroll payments, deductions, and sickness absence functions.</li>
<li>Assisting the Payroll Manager with payroll and pension services.</li>
<li>Supporting the Transactions team with debtors, creditors, and bank records.</li>
</ul>
What we’re looking for
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<li>GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English.</li>
<li>CIPP Payroll Technician Certificate (or equivalent).</li>
<li>Experience in payroll services (local government experience is a plus).</li>
<li>Strong IT skills (payroll systems + Microsoft Office).</li>
<li>Knowledge of payroll legislation and a customer-focused approach.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and organisational skills.</li>
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The post is offered on a permanent, full time basis (36 hours per week).&nbsp;
Benefits include:
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<li>27 – 32 days annual leave (depending on length of Local Gvt Service) - plus all bank holidays</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>
<li>Flexi-Leave (opportunity to accrue extra work time that can be taken off later as extra leave - up to 2 days per month)</li>
<li>Free gym membership</li>
<li>Cycle schemes (Cycle to Work Scheme and free Beryl Bike rides for staff)</li>
<li>Free wellbeing benefits (such as lunchtime yoga, flu jabs, health MOT)</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>
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We operate a hybrid working system where employees may work up to three days per week from home.
Closing date:&nbsp; Monday 20th October, 10am
Please note: We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest opportunity.

Hertsmere Borough Council

Payroll & Accounts Officer

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<h1>Summary</h1>What's it all about As a Rents Data Assurance Analyst, you will play a critical hands-on role in ensuring the integrity of rents-related financial data. This includes reconciling transactions between NEC (housing management system) and D365 (financial ledger system), validating the accuracy of arrears, bad debt provisioning and related balance sheet entries. You will work closely with Finance and Housing Systems teams to investigate discrepancies, resolve historic mismatches and support accurate financial reporting.How you'll make a difference You will strengthen confidence in financial reporting by ensuring that rents, arrears and related transactions are accurately reflected in the general ledger. Your work will directly support audit readiness and the successful transition to D365, helping to clear legacy issues and establish robust reconciliation practicesHow you'll do it<ul>
<li>Reconcile rents, arrears, bad debt provisioning, and related creditor/debtor balances primarily in D365.</li>
<li>Investigate and resolve discrepancies between NEC and the general ledger, including historic mismatches</li>
<li>.Validate the accuracy of P&amp;L and balance sheet entries related to housing income.</li>
<li>Collaborate with Finance and Housing Systems teams to understand data flows and root causes of variances.</li>
<li>Produce clear documentation and reporting on reconciliation outcomes and risks.</li>
<li>Support the Finance team in ensuring data integrity post-D365 go-live.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate data, managing large complex data sets on excel and in-house systems</li>
</ul>We value and respect difference and are committed to building an inclusive culture by creating an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work. We support flexible working arrangements that foster collaboration, combined with the power of in-person interactions. Our optimal balance of three days a week in the office or with customers ensures we're at our prime, crafting exceptional customer experiences and achieving outstanding business outcomes. Some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others and we are open to discussing agile working opportunities during the hiring process. The Ideal CandidateWe believe great service starts with great people, and we are committed to recruiting and developing passionate, enthusiastic, and talented individuals who can add value to our thriving organisation.You love clarity of the regulatory landscape and want to achieve gold standards in good practice. You want to shape the future of our organisation and to ensure the safety of residents and colleagues through excellent compliance with regulations and legislation. You're a natural leader with the ability to build excellent relationships across the organisation and with external partners. Essential <ul>
<li>CCAB-qualified or part-qualified accountant (or equivalent experience) with strong technical accounting knowledge.</li>
<li>Proven experience in financial reconciliations and data assurance within complex organisations.</li>
<li>Strong Excel skills; experience with D365 essential, NEC familiarity desirable.</li>
<li>Ability to analyse large data sets, identify anomalies, and propose practical solutions.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills to work collaboratively with Finance and Housing teams.</li>
<li>Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently to tight deadlines.</li>
<li>Uphold ethical principles including integrity, objectivity, professional competence, confidentiality, and professional behaviour</li>
</ul>What's in it for you?Once you join us, you'll find plenty of opportunities to grow within our organisation. You'll also have access to a wide range of learning opportunities to help you achieve and maximise your potential. Benefits include: <ul>
<li>Excellent annual leave allowance and flexible working opportunities (qualifying period may apply) </li>
<li>Generous pension scheme </li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay in addition to statutory entitlements (qualifying period may apply) </li>
<li>Employee assistance - free confidential advice and counselling services provided by independent specialist organisations. </li>
<li>Health cash plan </li>
<li>Staff discounts - we give our staff access to discounts at hundreds of major retailers, gyms, restaurants, entertainment, days out, insurance, and much more. </li>
<li>Interest free loans - season ticket loan, tenancy deposit loan, and training loan </li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme. </li>
<li>Life Assurance x 4 annual salary</li>
</ul> All about usNotting Hill Genesis is a not-for-profit organisation providing affordable homes for Londoners and it is now one of the largest housing associations in London. We are both a landlord and a developer, with more than 60,000 existing homes and 10,000 more in our pipeline and we employ around 1,500 staff. For more information on what we do and what makes us different please visit:<a href="https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/" target="_blank">https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/</a> We welcome applications from everyone. We actively monitor the diversity of our workforce and strive to show equal representation throughout all levels of the organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident employer amongst other diversity commitments. To find out more about our approach to equality, diversity and inclusion please visit: <a href="https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/" target="_blank">https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/</a> Selection ProcessStep 1: If you are interested, please send your application now! Step 2: Successful candidates will be invited to interview.Please apply for this role online. If you are not able to apply online or if you have any reasonable adjustment requirements arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our hiring team via .  Should a redeployee apply for this role, their application will be considered before any others. NHG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, so we advise you to submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

Notting Hill Genesis

Rents Data Assurance Analyst

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Enfield Council is seeking a dynamic and visionary Director to join us. This is a pivotal role offering the opportunity to shape the future of services and drive positive outcomes for the residents of Enfield. 
You will provide strategic leadership across your Directorate to a dynamic team driving growth, efficiency and contribute to the overall success of the Council. 
Key Responsibilities: 
 
 - Strategic Leadership: Provide clear direction and purpose in alignment with the Council’s strategic aims and ambitions. Lead, inspire, and motivate teams across the Directorate and Council-wide to deliver high-impact results. 
 - Corporate Strategy &amp; Planning: Contribute to the development of corporate strategies and statutory goals, ensuring they reflect the needs and aspirations of our residents. 
 - Financial Oversight: Lead the budgeting process and determine resource allocation within your Directorate to ensure value for money. Monitor risks and implement effective mitigation strategies. 
 - Service Delivery: Ensure effective planning, commissioning, and delivery of high-quality services. Drive performance improvement, uphold service standards, and challenge underperformance 
 
What We’re Looking For: 
We’re looking for a strategic thinker with a strong track record in senior leadership within a complex organisation. You’ll be politically astute, an excellent communicator, and passionate about delivering inclusive, resident-focused services. 
This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of Enfield — a borough full of potential, ambition, and diversity. 
Our Council Plan sets out how we are investing in Enfield to deliver positive outcomes for our communities. It explains our plans for 2023 to 2026. 
Investing in Enfield | Enfield Council 
Ready to make a difference? 
Apply now and be part of a forward-thinking Council driving real change for its community. 
Contact Details - 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Olga Bennet on <a href="mailto:olga.bennet@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">olga.bennet@enfield.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the 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.

Director of Revenues & Transactional Services

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London Borough of Newham&nbsp;
 £60,702 to £73,698 per annum&nbsp;
 Help Build a Fairer Newham&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
 Newham is a vibrant inner-city borough in the heart of East London with excellent transport links to the rest of the Capital and South-East England. Home to the Olympic Park, the Royal Docks and City Hall, it is also one of the youngest and most diverse councils in the country, with a mission to Build a Fairer Newham for all of its Residents.&nbsp;
 We are looking for inspirational managers to join us at the Finance Manager level to support services in achieving this mission whilst transforming delivery across the Council. We are looking for motivated individuals with experience supporting Adult and Health, Inclusive Economy &amp; Housing, Financial Strategy, Capital Finance and Financial Control, who can lead their teams by example, and help deliver meaningful change as part of the Medium-Term Financial Strategy.&nbsp;
 As a Finance Manager you will be the key contact for senior stakeholders including Corporate Directors and Heads of Services. You will provide professional counsel to colleagues and partners. In turn, you'll inspire your staff to deliver value for money, develop opportunities and embed commercial practices.&nbsp;
 As part of being a senior manager in the Finance Team you’ll work to achieve the following Finance Service objectives;&nbsp;
 To take the lead on financial control to enable financial sustainability and provide professional counsel and insight as a trusted advisor to front line departments.&nbsp;

 To empower and develop our staff as finance professionals and create a positive and motivated working environment.&nbsp;
 To champion value for money as we seek to deliver the transformation which underpins our medium-term financial strategy.&nbsp;
 We are looking to recruit in the following areas:&nbsp;
 Finance Manager – Adults &amp; Health&nbsp;
 Lead financial forecasting for Adult Social Care external placements.&nbsp;
 Conduct complex financial modelling, options appraisal, and variance analysis.&nbsp;
 Support transformation initiatives within Adult Social Care.&nbsp;
 Deliver accurate and timely monthly financial reports for senior management and Members.&nbsp;
 Complete statutory government financial returns.&nbsp;
 Provide demographic and economic forecasts to support strategic planning.&nbsp;
 Advise on financial matters related to trading companies and externalised services.&nbsp;
 Analyse financial implications of alternative long-term care accommodation solutions.&nbsp;
 Finance Manager – Inclusive Economy &amp; Housing&nbsp;
 Lead financial planning for major housing redevelopment and acquisition projects.&nbsp;
 Manage relationships with housing-related companies and partnerships.&nbsp;
 Conduct long-term financial and scenario modelling for housing schemes.&nbsp;
 Present investment options across various purchase and lease models.&nbsp;
 Oversee loan commitments and refinancing assumptions.&nbsp;

 Provide financial input into Cabinet and decision-making reports.&nbsp;
 Ensure new projects are accurately reflected in the HRA business plan.&nbsp;
 Contribute to governance boards and manage external professional advice.&nbsp;
 Identify and promote external funding opportunities.&nbsp;
 Lead a small team and collaborate across Inclusive Economy &amp; Housing and wider finance teams.&nbsp;
 Finance Manager – Financial Strategy (Revenue)&nbsp;
 Lead a small team to develop the Council’s Medium Term Financial Strategy and budget management regime, driving continuous professional development and improvement.&nbsp;
 Modelling for growth, investments and savings for the medium-term financial strategy&nbsp;
 Establish and apply methodologies to Forecast key income streams including Council Tax, Business Rates, and Government Grants, adapting to changes in the funding environment as appropriate.&nbsp;
 Support scenario modelling in response to policy and funding changes.&nbsp;
 Coordinate the annual budget setting process, ensuring transparency and alignment with Council priorities.&nbsp;
 Coordinate Monthly Revenue Budget Monitoring including savings, reserves, and corporate funding.&nbsp;
 Provide evidence-based options for savings and investment to inform decision-making.&nbsp;
 produce outturn position and support in closing of accounts&nbsp; &nbsp;
 Ensure consistent financial procedures, governance, and internal controls including oversight of corporate recharges and government returns.&nbsp;
 Collaborate across finance to improve systems, budget monitoring, and reporting.&nbsp;
 Lead a small team and drive professional development and continuous improvement.&nbsp;
 Finance Manager – Financial Strategy (Capital &amp; Treasury)&nbsp;
 Lead a small team responsible for development and maintenance of the Council’s capital programme and strategy and treasury management, driving continuous professional development and improvement.&nbsp;
 Manage year-end capital/treasury accounts including asset registers, and valuations with external surveyors, AND application of IFRS 9 and the Prudential Code.&nbsp;
 Oversee the capital/treasury audit process, ensuring high-quality documentation and collaboration with auditors.&nbsp;
 Coordinate monthly management reports on capital projects and liaise with finance business partners and project managers.&nbsp;
 Provide expert advice on capital/treasury matters including CIL, s106, grants, HRA, and commercial investments. E.g reviewing and modelling high value, complex arrangements such as leases, applying in depth understanding of IFRS 16 to ensure business cases are robust.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 Present reports and business case analysis at board level.&nbsp;
 Ensure consistent financial procedures, governance, and internal controls.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 Collaborate across finance to improve systems, budget monitoring, and reporting.&nbsp;
 Drive professional development and continuous improvement.&nbsp;
 Finance Manager – Financial Controls&nbsp;&nbsp;
 Lead a small team responsible for production the Council’s annual statement of accounts and VAT advice service and drive continuous professional development and improvement.&nbsp;
 Oversee the production of the annual statement of accounts, ensuring high quality documentation and liaising with the auditors.&nbsp;
 Provide expert advice and guidance on issues regarding the production of the annual statement of accounts.&nbsp;
 Lead on VAT advice and guidance.&nbsp;
 Ensure that financial regulations are regularly reviewed and updated as necessary.&nbsp;
 Ensure consistent financial procedures, governance, and internal controls.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 Collaborate across finance to improve systems, budget monitoring, and reporting.&nbsp;

 Drive professional development and continuous improvement.&nbsp;
 To be suitable for this role you need to be a leading finance professional, with excellent communication skills and proven management experience, including driving through change to services and teams. A track record in effective stakeholder management is also essential, as is experience of working within either a Business Partnering function including Adults and Health and Inclusive Economy &amp; Housing or with the Financial Control, Strategy and Capital areas of Finance.&nbsp;
 Learn more and apply:&nbsp;&nbsp;
 Finance Manager – Adults and Health&nbsp;&nbsp;
 Finance Manager – Inclusive Economy &amp; Housing&nbsp; &nbsp;
 Finance Manager – Financial Strategy&nbsp;&nbsp;
 Finance Manager – Capital Finance&nbsp;&nbsp;
 Finance Manager – Financial Control&nbsp;&nbsp;
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