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<a href="index.cfm?fa=jobs.accessapplication">Load Application</a><h4>Apprentice - Finance </h4>Location: Council Offices, BenfleetJob Title: Finance ApprenticeFull Time – 37 hours per week Grade: Apprentice Rate Castle Point Borough Council is looking for a Finance Apprentice to join our busy Finance team within the Corporate and Customer Directorate.We are seeking someone who can:<ul><li>Assist with financial reconciliations and reporting</li><li>Process transactions, refunds, and system interfaces</li><li>Support budget preparation and year-end accounts</li><li>Help maintain the contracts register and insurance records</li><li>Learn VAT and CIS processes as part of their apprenticeship training</li><li>Provide administrative support across the Finance service</li></ul>Key Skills and Abilities:<ul><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy</li><li>Good communication and teamwork skills</li><li>Willingness to learn and develop professionally</li><li>Basic IT skills including Microsoft Excel and Word</li></ul>Experience:Previous experience in a finance or office environment is desirable but not essential.Qualifications:Applicants must be willing to undertake a relevant finance or accounting qualification as part of the apprenticeship.Not only is this a great opportunity to start your career in local government finance, but you’ll also benefit from:<ul><li>27 days annual leave</li><li>FREE gym membership</li><li>Supportive team environment and training opportunities</li></ul>For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact: Carrie Cox, Chief Accountant Email: <a href="mailto:CCox@castlepoint.gov.uk" target="_blank">CCox@castlepoint.gov.uk</a> Phone: 01268 882355The successful applicant will be subject to a Basic Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Castle Point Borough Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment.Our values: Trust, Respect, Improving and Learning, and Customer Focus. Castle Point Borough Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. <h4>Related Documents</h4><ul><li><a href="view/jobs/docs/Jobs/PRIVACY NOTICE FOR EMPLOYEES 2025.pdf">PRIVACY NOTICE FOR EMPLOYEES 2025.pdf</a> (238kb)</li><li><a href="view/jobs/docs/0000\600/652/Finance Apprentice - JD.pdf">Finance Apprentice - JD.pdf</a> (146kb)</li></ul>





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Income and Resource Manager - Public Ream £54,267 - £57,402 &nbsp;per annum 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; &nbsp; The Income and Resource Manager role sits within the Public Realm directorate and has strategic oversight of the operation revenue and capital budgets with a value of approximately £26m within this area. Public Realm in Newham includes Street Cleansing, Waste and Recycling and Parks among other areas. The post acts as critical friend and internal audit for 30 budgets including 8 holding accounts. This role is a strategic and analytical based on the budget available, the forecasted spend and the Councils overall goals and objectives including savings targets and opportunities for growth. The post holder will report a monthly overview to the Director of Public Realm providing budget analysis, income forecast, risks and mitigations along with budget pressures and resolutions. You will need to be able to delivery complex data in a format suitable for your audience, who may not have a financial background.&nbsp; You will be able to develop your skills understanding complex service delivery, working with stakeholders at all levels and contributing to the financial stability of the Council. You will need to keep up to date with the legislative changes and changes within the organisation that will need to be reflected in the Directorates budgets.&nbsp; The post holder will be working directly with Heads of Service to support their financial operations and budget setting process. Knowledge of a zero based budgeting will be required as the service uses zero based budgeting annually to plan their forthcoming financial year. The post holder manages the Resource Officer who oversees, analyses and works with the payroll department to ensure all 500 Public Realm officers, including agency staff are paid accurately each month.&nbsp; The postholder will require excellent communication skills to work with staff and members at all levels within the organisation both within Public Realm and the wider Council including OneSource. You will be required to have a close working relationship with collages in the Corporate Finance team.&nbsp; The Income and Resource Manager role has strategic oversight of the Public Realm operation revenue and capital budgets with a value of approximately £26m. The post acts as critical friend and internal audit for 30 budgets including 8 holding accounts. This role is a strategic and analytical based on the budget available, the forecasted spend and the Councils overall goals and objectives including savings targets and opportunities for growth. The post holder will report a monthly overview to the Director of Public Realm providing budget analysis, income forecast, risks and mitigations along with budget pressures and resolutions. You will need to be able to delivery complex data in a format suitable for your audience, who may not have a financial background.&nbsp; You will be able to develop your skills understanding complex service delivery, working with stakeholders at all levels and contributing to the financial stability of the Council. You will need to keep up to date with the legislative changes and changes within the organisation that will need to be reflected in the Directorates budgets.&nbsp; The post holder will be working directly with Heads of Service to support their financial operations and budget setting process. Knowledge of a zero based budgeting will be required as the service uses zero based budgeting annually to plan their forthcoming financial year. The post holder manages the Resource Officer who oversees, analyses and works with the payroll department to ensure all 500 Public Realm officers, including agency staff are paid accurately each month.&nbsp; The postholder will require excellent communication skills to work with staff and members at all levels within the organisation both within Public Realm and the wider Council including OneSource. You will be required to have a close working relationship with collages in the Corporate Finance team.&nbsp; For more information on the role, please contact <a href="mailto:Lynsey.Smith@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Lynsey.Smith@newham.gov.uk</a>. Please view JD here Closes: 14th November 2025 Interviews and test: 20th November 2025 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your 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>.

London Borough of Newham

Income and Resource Manager - Public Realm

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Formed in 2010, the Audit Partnership provides assurance, consultancy, risk and counter fraud services to both Dartford Borough and Sevenoaks District Councils.
With your professional skills and experience (CIA/PIIA qualified or equivalent) you’ll support the Head of Internal Audit to deliver the service and the Audit plan. In addition to this, you’ll put your organisational and accuracy skills into practice by managing your own audits as well as mentoring and supervising the work of our Trainee Auditors.
Working across all sections of both councils, you’ll provide a high quality, customer-focused service to ensure that audits are high quality and conducted in line with the Global Internal Audit Standards. You’ll have the opportunity to provide value, insightful assurance and consultancy to a variety of areas as well as working on complex projects and investigations.
This role is ideally suited to someone looking to develop and take the next step in their Audit career.
What’s in it for you?
We are one of the few local government authorities to hold Platinum Investors in People accreditation – our commitment to supporting and developing you is genuine and ongoing.
Other benefits include:
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<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>Hybrid working</li>
<li>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Opportunities to join in with social activities</li>
<li>Free parking</li>
<li>Employee benefits including discounts on shopping, travel, days out and more,</li>
<li>Tusker car salary sacrifice scheme and discounts on your MOT</li>
<li>Access to BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, a free, 24/7, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service</li>
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Do you want to know more about the role? 
For further details on the role, please contact Jennifer Warrillow, Head of Internal Audit, on 01732 227053.
Do you want to ensure you have the 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: 9th November 2025 
Interviews: 20th November 2025

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Assistant Finance Manager&nbsp;
 £54,267 - £57,402 per annnum
 We are looking to recruit to three Assistant Finance Manager positions in the Finance Team supporting the following areas:&nbsp;
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<li>&nbsp;Adults &amp; Health&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Inclusive Economy &amp; Housing&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Financial Strategy&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 Help Build a Fairer Newham&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; &nbsp;
 The Council's Finance Department are now recruiting to the Assistant Finance Manager level for individuals who are looking for a fresh challenge or candidates with relevant experience looking to progress to the next stage of their career.&nbsp;
 The Assistant Finance Manager will play a key role in improving financial management &amp; control, and accountability across the organisation, and enable effective proactive financial planning. We have three roles available at this level, all focussed on ensuring finance and organisational transformation is delivered efficiently and effectively, at speed.&nbsp; &nbsp;
 You'll support the strategic, financial reporting or partnering activities of one of our front-line services. Whether your focus is on Adults &amp; Health, Inclusive Economy &amp; Housing or within Financial Strategy, you’ll be expected to fuse innovation, effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability into everything you do.&nbsp;
 We are looking for innovative individuals who can lead by example and help build a sustainable, highly effective, service that delivers exceptional support for one of our front-line departments or the council as a whole.&nbsp;
 Ultimately, this is about making everyday life better for over 350,000 people across the borough, as well as millions of workers and visitors. You’ll introduce more robust planning, find new revenue streams – and help us invest further in our resident-centric services.&nbsp;
 The Job Description includes details of the role’s purpose and responsibilities. Specific areas of responsibility include:&nbsp;
 Adults &amp; Health&nbsp;
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<li>Support the delivery of high-quality financial management across Adult Social Care and Public Health services, working closely with senior finance colleagues&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Assisting in the preparation and monitoring of forecasts for the Adult Social Care external placements budget through the preparation of large data sets.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Supporting the development of financial models, options appraisals, and variance analysis to inform service planning.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Contributing to the financial aspects of transformation projects within Adult Social Care.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Working closely with the Adult Social Care Department to provide support of the budget monitoring and year-end financial process&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Conduct in-depth financial analysis into aspects of trend analysis and forecasts when required&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 Inclusive Economy &amp; Housing&nbsp;
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<li>Predominantly working with Housing Services to support their budget monitoring and budget management in particular relating to Temporary Accommodation&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Provision of professional financial and accounting advice to budget managers across the Housing General Fund service&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Support and challenge on MTFS savings delivery and potential resolutions where pressures arise&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Financial modelling of Temporary Accommodation income and expenditure including reconciliations and trend analysis to inform forecast options&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Reconciliation of Temporary Accommodation expenditure with the Northgate Housing Management System&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Monitoring and maintaining the various funding sources and maximising allocations in line with demand and expenditure&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Analysing the position on arrears and actively working with other services to find solutions to reducing the pressure&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 Financial Strategy&nbsp;
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<li>Working within a small team to support development of the Council’s Medium Term Financial Strategy and budget management regime.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Modelling growth, investments, and savings for the medium-term financial strategy.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Establish/Maintain key central finance methodologies and processes e.g. corporate recharge model, Sales Fees &amp; Charges, Establishment pay model, Collection Fund, Government Grant Funding.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Support scenario modelling in response to policy and funding changes.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Support the annual budget setting process, ensuring transparency and alignment with Council priorities.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Support Coordination of Monthly Revenue Budget Monitoring including savings, reserves, and corporate funding.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Analyse evidence-based options for savings and investment to inform Budget development.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Support production of the outturn position and support in closing of accounts&nbsp; &nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Collaborate across finance to improve systems, budget monitoring, and reporting.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Providing Finance Support to the Transformation Team in development and delivery of the transformation programme to ensure potential savings are accurately defined and ultimately delivered and properly accounted for.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Working with Budget Holders in Central Services assisting in the production of an effective budget plan within existing cash limits for the service; preparation and monitoring of forecasts; Supporting the development of financial models, options appraisals, and variance analysis to inform service planning; and supporting year-end financial process&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 An essential requirement of this role is for applicants to be a full member of CCAB (preferably CIPFA) or part qualified; AAT equivalent with relevant experience, e.g. 2+ years working in the sector.&nbsp;
 For more information or for a confidential discussion, please contact Hayley O’Brien on 020 3373 9394 or Nicholas Pyne on 020 3373 7385&nbsp; &nbsp;
 If you are interested in this role, please submit a supporting statement, explaining in no more than 1 x A4 side on why you would like to apply. Please ensure you state a preference for the area you are interested in and note this will be based on suitability.&nbsp;
 Please view JD here

 Closing date: 9^th November 2025&nbsp;
 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. 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

Assistant Finance Manager

<a href="index.cfm?fa=jobs.accessapplication">Load Application</a><h4>Accounting Technician</h4>Castle Point Borough Council Location: Council Offices, Benfleet Job Title: Accounting Technician Full Time – 37 hours per week Grade 3 – SCP Range 9- 12 - £27,254- £28,598We are looking for 2 x full-time Accounting Technician to work within the Finance &amp; Procurement Service who can:Key Skills and Abilities<ul><li>Provide accurate financial advice and analysis to budget holders.</li><li>Support financial forecasting, budget setting, and monitoring.</li><li>Use financial systems and advanced Excel confidently.</li><li>Interpret financial data and develop models for decision-making.</li><li>Communicate effectively with stakeholders and work independently.</li></ul>ExperiencePrevious practical experience in financial reporting, budget preparation, and supporting year-end accounts is essential. Experience in business case development and capital programme support is desirable.QualificationsApplicants must be AAT Level 4 qualified or working towards.Not only is this a great role for the right candidate, but you also get some great benefits including:<ul><li>27 days annual leave</li><li>FREE gym membership</li><li>Competitive pension scheme</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Ongoing professional development</li></ul>For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Rebecca Summers - <a href="mailto:RSummers@castlepoint.gov.uk" target="_blank">RSummers@castlepoint.gov.uk</a>.The successful applicant will be subject to a Basic Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check. The Council is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all our employees to share this commitment.Our values: Trust, Respect, Improving and Learning, and Customer Focus Castle Point Borough Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. <h4>Related Documents</h4><ul><li><a href="view/jobs/docs/Jobs/PRIVACY NOTICE FOR EMPLOYEES 2025.pdf">PRIVACY NOTICE FOR EMPLOYEES 2025.pdf</a> (238kb)</li><li><a href="view/jobs/docs/0000\600/634/Accounting Technician.pdf">Accounting Technician.pdf</a> (167kb)</li></ul>





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