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Job Category : Finance
Category : Permanent Recruitment
Location : London Borough of Islington
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Closing Date :29/04/2024
Base Salary : £62,457.00

Key responsibilities
Strategic Advisory
Inform a strategic vision for the future development of the service that enables the council to meet its future challenges, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Contribute towards the development and implementation of the council’s financial strategy, fundamentally ensuring sustainability both in-year and over the medium term.
Work closely with all stakeholders to ensure best use of limited financial resources, providing the strategic financial advice, insight, intelligence and support needed.
Continually review, update and report on financial risks and opportunities, advising how the risks can be mitigated and the opportunities exploited.
Proactively identify trends and changes in the operating environment (e.g., legislation, technology, policy, etc.) that could financially impact service delivery; provide advice and collaborate on potential solutions.

Financial Management
Draw on knowledge of council services and the related financial complexities, to ensure the provision of systems and procedures that enable effective budgetary control; ensure that variations and emerging financial pressures are drawn to the attention of budget managers, with options and plans for their resolution.
Advise Assistant Directors and Strategic Finance Managers on funding, financial management and accounting requirements.
Promote a culture which empowers budget holders and supports the delivery of value for money services and knowledge of key cost drivers.
Prepare and present informative, high-quality reports to senior stakeholders that aid in informed service and corporate decision making.
Advise on investment and funding strategies including investment risk and performance.
Ensure members of the team, directors and budget holders receive the financial management training required to be effective in their roles, including awareness of Financial Regulations and financial approval requirements prior to taking decisions.
Financial Reporting
Prepare and present complex and diverse informative, high-quality reports to members and other senior stakeholders that inform service and corporate consequence action decision making.
Ensure statutory and other returns are submitted accurately and on a timely basis. Prior to submission ensure senior management sign-off and produce an appropriate supporting paper setting out the approach to development of the return.
Monitor and control the monthly financial reporting process ensuring forecasts are accurately included on the system or promptly escalating relevant issues backed up with appropriate analysis.

Qualifications
Essential
1 Full member of CCAB (preferably CIPFA), CIMA, CFA, or ACT with significant post qualification experience
2 Evidence of significant relevant continuing professional
development

Experience
Essential
3 Strategic management experience, including translating organisational drivers into strategic objectives, longer term plans, new ways of working and specific outcomes, for a service in a large public sector organisation (preferably local government)
4 Experience in persuading stakeholders to work together, encouraging an organisational focus on the needs of the community
5 Experience preparing business cases for investment decisions including the ability to apply options appraisals and evaluation techniques
6 Experience of working effectively in an area with competing demands and tight timescales
7 Evidence of successful resources management in a multidisciplinary environment, business planning, quality and performance management including formulating budgets and financial models, resolution of conflicting priorities, applying rigorous planning challenge and appropriate control procedures

Skills
Essential
8 Strong interpersonal and communication and presentation skills, with proven ability to communicate complex and diverse information effectively to a wide range of audiences both horizontally and vertically, financial and non-financial
9 Able to lead, inspire and motivate a range of employees and generate a positive working environment
10 Ability to analyse information objectively, considering the facts and differing perspectives to reach a sound, logical conclusion
11 Sound managerial skills with a track record of developing individuals and working in high performing teams
12 Ability to work effectively in a political environment and establish positive relationships with councillors, senior managers, staff, external partners and interest groups in a way that establishes confidence, credibility and trust
13 Ability to establish, develop and maintain effective relationships within organisations and externally with partner organisations
14 Well-developed IT skills (MS Office suite, financial systems, data Visualisation tools (e.g.,Power BI)

Additional requirements – PO9:
15 Experience of providing financial advice on major Council projects
16 Extensive experience of closing accounts in a large organisation

Special requirements of the post
Essential
17 This post is subject to the council’s policy on pecuniary and personal interest
18 This post is designated as politically restricted

Job Category : Finance

Location : Isle of Wight Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30

Salary: £19.00

Up to 37 hours per week is available.

This role is virtual only and equipment will be forwarded.

We are seeking a Payroll Officer with experience of the following:

Previous Experience working in a Payroll Team.

Experience of Payroll SAP is highly desirable.

Experience of using Microsoft Systems including Microsoft Outlook.

A sound understanding of HMRC Legislation.

Job Category : Financial
Location : Laurence House – Fifth Floor, Lewisham Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date :Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £19.05

Main Purpose of the job:

To provide an effective people focused income collection service to maximise income and minimise rent arrears of Lewisham Council residents.
Summary of Responsibilities and Personal Duties:
• Effectively and proactively, manage a case load of rent accounts, ensuring rental income is maximised whilst supporting residents to sustain their tenancies.
• Engage proactively with residents, over the phone, visiting them at home or conducting office interviews.
• Support residents to maximise their income by providing advice and assistance to ensure they are not financially excluded.
• Represent Lewisham Council in possession proceedings at County Courts.
• Keep accurate records in relation to arrears recovery action, complete documentation for legal cases and prepare reports to progress arrears cases in line with relevant Lewisham Council policies and procedures.
• Ensure all documentation and arrears actions are completed to timescales and are in line with the standards detailed in the income recovery policies and procedures.
• To attend evictions as and when required, completing an inventory of goods and arranging for removals and storage of goods.
• Work with external stakeholders such as Housing Benefit, DWP, Social Services and Housing Options to resolve issues and prevent rent arrears.
• Work with internal colleagues to resolve issues such as disrepair, succession or abandonment of property and prevent rent arrears.
• Ensure individual performance targets on a range of income collection and customer service standards are met and work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure team targets are met.
• Provide training and induction for staff and work placements on operational processes and practices.
• Maintain excellent customer service in all areas of work.
• Take responsibility for own learning and development.
• Comply with all Lewisham Council policies, including contractual standing orders, financial regulations and all HR policies and procedures including Health & Safety and Equality & Diversity.

Job Category : Financial

Location : Lincoln County Offices (Newland)

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:30

End Time : 16:30

Salary: £14.75

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic individual who would like to join us as a Senior Finance Technician on a one- year fixed term contract within our Technical Team, which is part of Lincolnshire County Council’s Financial Services Team. This role may lead to a permanent role for the right person.

We are looking for someone who is preferably AAT qualified, has a good understanding of financial and accounting processes, how these are represented in financial IT systems, and has experience of working with a major ERP system.

The role sits within a small Systems Governance team and will focus on supporting the Finance Team Manager to identify improvements and changes to all Council IT systems which interact with the Council’s finance function, to ensure that these systems are maintained and developed to work effectively and within a sound financial governance framework. This is not a systems development role per se, but instead will require working with the Council’s Corporate Systems team as well as external systems suppliers who have responsibility for systems development.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES, TASKS & DUTIES

The specific accountabilities of this role will be flexible and will change to meet

the needs of the organisation as required but will include (or be equivalent in

nature to) those listed below:

i To assist in ensuring that there is effective strategic financial planning

and financial management in relation to all revenue and capital budgets.

To assist in the coordination and delivery of financial planning for all

revenue and capital budgets.

ii. Providing financial support and advice in support of a specified area of

the Council, including in relation to:

Budget setting

iii. Identification and costing of budget pressures for future years, through

liaising with Budget Holders, Senior Managers and the Head of Finance.

Budget monitoring

iv. Advising Budget Holders and Senior Managers on the monitoring of

budgets.

v. Overseeing the financial support arrangements and highlighting

any weaknesses regarding maintenance of accounts.

vi. Assessing the effectiveness of budget monitoring arrangements.

Financial Reporting

vii Reviewing and challenging Budget Holder outturn projections ensuring,

in particular, that budgets are realistic, resources have been allocated

promptly and outturn projections look reasonable in relation to spending

to date.

viii Advising Budget Holders and Senior Managers on the overall financial

position and key issues.

ix Assisting with the development of systems to help improve the accuracy

of outturn projections, particularly for large, more volatile and high risk

budgets.

x Assisting with the provision of supplementary reports for high risk areas.

Liaising with the Finance Managers, Heads of Finance and Serco re key

concerns.

Efficiency savings

xi Identification of potential areas for delivery of future efficiency savings.

Assisting Senior Managers and Budget Holders with the development of

plans for delivery of efficiency savings and providing advice thereto.

xii Monitoring the delivery of efficiency savings throughout the year and

reporting therein.

Value for money

xiii Assisting Senior Managers with the evaluation of the value for money

provided by services.

xiv Analysing national and local data to assess value for money.

xv Working with Senior Managers and Budget holders to develop

strategies for improving value for money.

xvi Monitoring delivery of those plans and reporting thereon.

Performance

xvii Working with Senior Managers, Budget Holders and the performance

teams to assess performance, highlight opportunities and

help develop plans for improvement, if necessary through re-alignment

of resources.

xviii Advising on maximising performance within financial constraints.

Pension Fund

xix Ensure financial and administrative procedures are adhered to by both

the Pension Fund Custodian and Administrator.

Provide back and middle office support to the Investment Manager in

respect of the Pension Fund’s In House UK Equity Portfolio.

Liaise with the Pension Fund’s Fund Managers to ensure their valuation

and performance figures are correct.

Monthly balancing and reconciliation of the Pension Fund Investments.

Ensure the required financial data is submitted to Government bodies

within the set timescale.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• AAT membership as a minimum and significant relevant financial

experience.

• Detailed knowledge and understanding of principles of financial

management, accounting principles and practice.

• Detailed knowledge of Financial Strategy, financial regulations, financial

procedures, schemes of authorisation and their rationale within the

control framework

• Good Communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with

officers, external auditors and partners, including funding bodies and

government departments and agencies, so as to secure their confidence

and respect.

• Good ICT skills, including corporate finance systems (e.g. Agresso) and

Financial Modelling and Excel.

• Good staff management skills to over see the work of other Senior

Finance Technicians and Finance Technicians.

Job Category : Financial (Specialist)

Location : London Borough of Hillingdon

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time:17:00

Salary: £136.15 Per Day

Financial Systems Support for new Oracle Cloud Implementation, liaise with Internal and External ICT support to ensure Data migration is accurate and reconciled.

11.       JOB PURPOSE

1.         To support the Senior Service Manager – Corporate Finance and Principal Accountants in providing budget monitoring and budget development advice and guidance to accountants across the council.

2.         To maintain and develop financial models for all aspects of financial planning and to assist with analysis of the Council’s main Funding – including Local Government Finance Settlements, CSR implications, and all future funding streams including retention of NNDR.

3.         To support the annual budget production process for the council.

4.         To support the monthly budget monitoring process.

5.         To assist with the accounting for the Collection Fund.

12.       MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.         To support the Principal Accountant to undertake an annual budget review exercises to develop the next financial year’s budget, and to inform the medium term financial planning strategy.

2.         To assist with detailed technical analysis of funding announcements and changes and maintain financial models to assess their impact on the Council’s overall funding, developing models further as required.

3.         To support the production of the annual revenue budget for the authority in conjunction with service areas, including the statutory requirement for setting council tax and the production of all require reports for CMT and members

4.         To take responsibility as directed for specific aspects of accounting for the Collection Fund.  Assist with modelling of the council tax base, monitoring and impact of CTB localisation, retention of NNDR, New Homes Bonus and any other related legislation

5.         To assist with the analysis of the impact on Council Tax levels of spending plans, including comparisons against other authorities, as required.

6.         To support the monitoring of the receipt and use of all grant income to ensure correct recognition and use, and maintain processes for all corporate levy income and expenditure. 

7.         To maintain the budget virement monitor and assist in the monthly production of control totals for budget monitoring and to support the collation of the monthly revenue monitoring report as required.

8.         To prepare financial statistical returns as directed by the Principal Accountant.

9.         Be fully conversant with the Council’s General Ledger and Financial Information systems, and be able to assist other members of the Group in accessing and interpreting this information.

10.       To maintain an up to date working knowledge of the Authority’s Creditor, Payroll and Income systems, in order to be able to resolve queries.

11.       To assist with and respond to any investigations and reports of the Internal Audit Section and External Audit, as required.

12.       Any other duties commensurate with the work and grading of the post as directed by the Principal Accountant.

QUALIFICATIONS

SO2

3 GCSE passes including Maths & English; or vocational equivalent.

AAT fully qualified or equivalent and / or experience requirements as set out below

POA

Passed first year of a full professional CCAB accounting qualification and / or experience requirements as set out below.

 EXPERIENCE

2 years local government finance experience

Experience of using based financial systems within a large complex organisation.

 KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Ability to effectively utilise IT packages, including Microsoft software spreadsheets and word processing packages.

Sound understanding of accounting principles and practices and the financial issues affecting local authorities.

Good working knowledge of a General Ledger package.

Proven analytical skills and ability to present financial information clearly.

Strong organisational and time management skills and ability to work to tight deadlines.

Job Category: Financial
Location: Badminton Road Council Offices, South Gloucestershire Council
Hours Per Week: 37.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Salary: £16.60

We are looking for two finance officers to process invoice payments in the commissioning service, and resolve queries with care providers and from the billing team.
The invoices pay for care and support delivered by care agencies, and the billing team invoice people in receipt of care where they have been assessed as able to make a financial contribution towards the care received.
Existing knowledge of paying invoices via Mosaic and/or CM2000 would be an advantage, but training will be provided.

Occasional requirement to work in the offices at Badminton Road, Yate.

Job Category: Financial
Location: Badminton Road Council Offices, South Gloucestershire Council
Hours Per Week: 37.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Salary: £13.17

We are looking for an Assistant Finance Officer to assist with processing invoice payments in the commissioning service, and resolve queries from the billing team.
The invoices pay for care and support delivered by care agencies, and the billing team invoice people in receipt of care where they have been assessed as able to make a financial contribution towards the care received.
Existing knowledge of paying invoices via Mosaic and/or CM2000 would be an advantage, but training will be provided.

Please note candidates may be required to come into the offices at Badminton Road to work.

Skills:
• Relevant knowledge and experience of working in an organisation that delivers a range of financial and data processing services, including using a wide range of systems for paying and raising invoices and using electronic systems.
• Ability to analyse and evaluate standard information from a range of sources in order to inform judgements and make decisions.
• Well developed organisational skills, and ability to set and work to tight deadlines and to prioritise workload in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications:
• A minimum of three GCSEs (including English Language and Maths), or equivalent or a relevant equivalent vocational qualification, or able to demonstrate equivalent level.

Job Category: Financial
Location: 160 Tooley Street, Southwark Council
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Salary: £26.04

Education Directorate. Mainly service budget monitoring / management accounting.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The main purpose of your job will be to provide financial and management accounting support to the Education and Schools Division within Southwark Council. It will involve responsibilities such as providing financial and budgetary advice to budget holders, monthly forecasting, compiling of monthly financial reports, involvement in closing the accounts, updating the budget for the service area you support and might involve managing staff.

Knowledge, including educational qualifications:
• Qualified Accountant (CCAB) or Part qualified with relevant CPD
• Detailed, up-to-date knowledge of all relevant aspects of Local Government finance including Local Authority accounting, the finance of LG and financial administration
• IT literate, especially on financial management systems (ideally SAP), strong Excel skills

Experience:
• Previous experience with exposure to either Adults’ Social Care, Children’s Social Care, Education (Schools) or Pensions and Investments
• Detailed experience of the following:

• Financial Governance
• Financial Planning
• Financial Decision Making
• Financial Monitoring & Forecasting
• Financial Reporting

Aptitude:
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Able to establish good working relations with staff from across the organisation and from other organisations.
• Able to communicate in plain English to different audiences

Job Category : Interims

Location : ALEXANDRA HOUSE, London Borough of Haringey

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time :17:30

Salary: £199.46 Per Day

Must have local government experience 

Working knowledge of adults or children’s social care.

Experience of SAP and social care finance systems such as Controcc or Mosaic would be useful.

Should be self-starter

Should have good interpersonal skills to work with budget holders

Initially 3 months pending finance structure review

will consider hybrid working but initially 2/3 days in office, will be more flexible once confidence is gained in delivering role outcomes.

Financial Planning

• To provide support to managers or budget holders to help identify savings or improvements, which may include the modelling of savings and growth proposals for inclusion in the Medium Term Financial Strategy.

Budget Monitoring/Financial Reporting 

• To ensure that budget holders are equipped with the appropriate skills enabling them to demonstrate financial ownership for all aspects of their service.
• To promote budget holder housekeeping of budgets recorded on the general ledger, presenting them in the way that best reflects expected activity levels and the need for completing statistical returns.
• Ensure that material issues are identified, and financial risks are reported.
• To produce timely, accurate information for statutory returns, grant claims, taxation returns, relevant FOI requests and other requests for financial information.
• To review the Council’s financial balances, transactions or budget monitoring including reviews of timeliness and quality of forecasts entered by budget holders.  

Closure of Accounts

• To ensure budget holders are aware of the closure timetable and protocols to follow to ensure that the appropriate year-end adjustments (Accurals, etc) are actioned.
• To prepare disclosure notes and working papers associated with the Councils statutory Statement of Accounts.
• To satisfactorily respond to complex internal and external audit queries and recommendations in line with the Council’s current audit protocol 

Other

• Participate in all council staff management and development processes including appraisals, my conversation, finance forum etc.
• To undertake training and development in order to fulfil the requirements of the role

Additional Duties for PO3 

• To represent the section in the absence of the Principal Accountant.
• To provide support to budget holders in undertaking more complex financial modelling.
• To support service areas with higher risk or more volatile budgets, or service areas with complex legislative requirements surrounding expenditure, income and financial reporting.
• To independently complete more complex closure of accounts work such as preparing working papers and liaising with external audit as necessary.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

•          Educated to A level or equivalent and a minimum of GCSE level Mathematics.

•          AAT or part qualification or working towards membership of appropriate professional body by examination and/or evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).

•          Excellent communication and analytical skills including giving presentations.  

•          Ability to work with high level internal and external stakeholders.

•          Ability to exercise initiative and good judgement in delivering service and Council aims and objectives

Job Category: Finance
Location: Central, Liverpool City Council
Hours Per Week: 35.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:30
Salary: £12.71

We are looking for a Finance Officer in Central Accounts Receivable for a minimum period of six months. The post offers agile working with a minimum of two days in the office which is based in Cunard Building.
This is Monday to Friday and hours will be discussed further.
Top rate £14.71 gross pay.
Hybrid working.

We are looking for:
Previous experience of working accurately within procedures and deadlines in a financial environment.
Accounts Receivable knowledge of micro-computing software packages, enquiry packages.
Finance experience within a large organisation.

Job Purpose:
• To assist the Finance Manager Central AR & Payments to control and develop the operation of the Council’s corporate debtors (Accounts Receivable) systems to provide a speedy, efficient and cost-effective service to customers.

Main Areas of Responsibility:
• To assist in the operation and future development of the Council’s corporate debtors (Accounts Receivable) systems.
• To create, monitor and processing of customers, income and cancelations.
• To maintain close liaison with service users with a view to continuous improvement of systems and customer satisfaction whilst achieving value for Budget and Financial Responsibility:
• Being fully accountable for managing the council’s resources well and complying with statutory requirements. This includes managing time, avoiding unnecessary waste, reuse and recycle resources to reduce personal impact.
• Monitor financial transactions investigate account variances and deliver within budget.
• Reconcile and control daily income.
• Monitor financial performance, update the financial system.

Qualifications and Training:
• Accounts Receivable knowledge of micro-computing software packages, enquiry packages  
• Finance experience within a large organisation.

Experience:
Essential:
• Previous experience of working accurately within procedures and deadlines in a financial environment.
• Previous experience of providing advice upon those procedures.
• Experience of working in a team & helping that team meet shared targets.
• Experience of dealing with the public.

Desirable:
• Experience of implementation of financial management/administration systems and procedures and provision of training to other officers
• Previous experience of providing advice upon those procedures
• Previous experience of providing financial advice to budget holders
• Experience of Local Government Finance and ability to adapt to future developments
• Experience of working in a team & helping that team meet shared targets

Skills/Abilities:
Essential:
• Numerate. Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to react to changing work priorities*
• Ability to work accurately within strict deadlines.
• Ability to manage change.
• Ability to manage own workload.

Desirable:
• Ability to communicate effectively with budget holders and to communicate complex financial issues to managers with a non finance background.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment representing the finance function and with minimum levels of supervision.

Commitment:
Essential:
• An understanding of and a personal commitment to the Vision and Values of Liverpool City Council and the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

Desirable:
• An understanding of and a personal commitment to the Vision and Values of Liverpool City Council.

Other:
• Ability to work under pressure and to react to changing work priorities.
• Ability to work accurately within strict deadlines.
• Awareness of customer care issues.

Job Category: Financial
Location: Badminton Road Council Offices, South Gloucestershire Council
Hours Per Week: 37.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Salary: £18.81

We are looking for a person who can immediately start picking up and clearing claims backlog, with the main focus on liability claims.

Hybrid Working – mainly working from home, with the odd occasion of coming to Badminton Road, Yate (ie collection of IT equipment)

About The Role: 
Reporting to the Insurance Manager, the post holder will help develop and maintain a comprehensive professional service to the Council, Members and other associated bodies in order to protect their assets and liabilities by way of Risk Management and Insurance.
They will ensure that claims are investigated, submitted and settled on the most beneficial terms for the council and promote the concept of Risk Management throughout the Council.

The Post Holder Will:
• Provide support to and deputise for the Insurance & Risk Manager where required;
• Manage a portfolio of, chiefly, Employers Liability & Public Liability claims from inception through to completion including assessing liability & quantum and reviewing medical records;
• Work closely with solicitors, loss adjusters, investigators and internal colleagues, to ensure correct decisions reached within timescales;
• Supervise two team members, providing support, training and overseeing their workload as required;
• Regular liaison with the Council’s Health & Safety Team;
• Providing feedback and advice on managing risks within the Council;
• Preparing reports on claims, insurance & risk matters;
• Managing the School Journeys and TP Hirers Liability covers;
• Participation in the review, identification and definition of the assets and liabilities of the Council to ensure a cost effective programme of Risk Management and Insurance.
• Arranging insurance cover when appropriate.
• Responding to enquiries and advising on matters concerning risk and insurance.
• Maintain and monitor an efficient and effective filing system.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

1. Significant experience within an organisation, delivering similar services.
2. You will have a relevant professional or equivalent degree level qualification or you will have equivalent relevant experience.
3. You will demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience of contributing to developing processes, procedures and/or projects
4. You will have well-developed interpersonal skills for persuading, influencing and be able to build relationships and communicate effectively with customers.
5. You will have good literacy and report writing skills.
6. You will be able to understand and interpret complex data and provide solutions and recommendations to achieve appropriate outcomes.
7. You will have good analytical, numeracy and reasoning skills.
8. You will be able to work flexibly, cope with competing demands through good time management and work under pressure.
9. You will have the ability to monitor and or report on budgets budgets/financial information/resources.
10. You will have a good level of general IT skills and the ability to use appropriate specialist in-house software packages.
11. If relevant: you will be able to assist in the management and develop a team.
12. Able to demonstrate the Council’s values and behaviours.

Person Specification:
Essential:
• Proven, sound experience in EL/PL claims handling with a good understanding & knowledge of Personal Injury Litigation including the Pre-Action Protocol and current CPR rules. KSE2
• Clear, fluent and concise written and oral communication skills are essential in order to ensure a professional approach to members of the public and commercial organisations with whom contact is constantly made. KSE4 KSE5
• IT literate preferably with experience in using a Claims Data Base, Reporting Systems and Word KSE10
• Ability to form conclusions and valid opinions from the analysis of evidence, demonstrating awareness and creative thinking about the needs and problems of the situation in hand seeking appropriate assistance where necessary; KSE5/6/9
• Total commitment to providing the best service through regular review and monitoring; KSE3
• Ability to maintain a high standard of work whilst working to strict deadlines; KSE6
• Exemplify the Council’s values and behaviours.

Desirable:
• An Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute or working towards the qualification. KSE 2
• Educated to ‘A’ Level standard or equivalent, together with experience of insurance gained in local authorities or the insurance market. KSE1
• An understanding and experience of the working of Local Government or other public services. KSE2

Job Category: Finance – Unqualified
Location: Hackney Service Centre, Hackney Council
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Salary: £18.76

Hackney is one of the UK’s highest performing local authorities, serving one of London’s best places to live and work. We have achieved a huge amount: our services, our schools, our public spaces are all amongst the very best. We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself. Bringing jobs and investment into the borough, securing the legacy from the 2012 Games, and making this a place of which we can all be proud.
 
We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and the workforce can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.
 
Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
• To carry out the financial assessments of service users receiving chargeable care services to determine their ability to contribute towards the cost of their care.
• To carry out the administrative and financial routines in order to collect care charging income for the Council including; Mosaic upload, billing, statements, dunning, debt chasing, customer account enquiries, reconciliation, refunds, service suspensions, terminations and adjustments.
 
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
• Knowledge and experience of accounting procedures in local authority or equivalent.
• Knowledge and experience of accounts receivable.
• A general knowledge of the Adult Social Care and Care Charging Policy.
• Experience of using Databases & MYOFFICE (Outlook, Word, Excel, E-Docs etc) in the work environment on a daily basis to a competent standard and speed.
• Experience and knowledge of operating financial administrative systems e.g CedAR.
• Experience of effectively communicating financial matters to customers and providing excellent customer services.
• To have knowledge and understanding of equality and diversity issues and experience of delivering user sensitive services to the adult social care client groups.
 
 
ABILITY AND SKILLS:
• Use, analyse and interpret financial and non-financial information.
• Reconcile complex manual/computerised accounts to strict deadlines.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing and to provide a responsive financial support/advisory within the department.
• Determine priorities and work on own initiative.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of financial and administrative systems.
• Work collaboratively with operational staff and managers and to assist them in the effective discharge of finance responsibilities.
• Work effectively in a team.
• Communicate effectively with the adult social care clients or their financial representatives.

Job Category : Administration
Location : County Hall North, West Sussex County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Pay – Grade 6 – £12.02 Per Hour

Location – Chichester
Working arrangements – Mix of home and office – 1 day in the office and 4 days from home ( candidates can choose to spend more time in office if wish ) There may occasionally be ad hoc additional meetings requiring colleagues to come into the office.

Job description :
We are committed to ensuring continuous improvement in the quality of care for our customers and our expectations of the health and social care market which deliver those services are high. Working as part of a team this role will play a key part in delivering that commitment, working in partnership with customers, Providers, other departments in WSCC and external organisations.
The key purpose of this team will be:

1. To be responsible for the provider monitoring cycle with initially a primary focus on domiciliary care providers
2. Support and assist with responses to provider concerns/failure with a focus on improvement and development in quality. This may include other types of contracted providers (e.g. residential care providers).
3. Support development of clear processes and responsibilities enabling effective coordination and response to performance related information within AS Operations, Safeguarding and Contract colleagues in the H&SC Commissioning teams. Supported by Team Manager and the broader team, you will identify performance issues, agree performance improvement plans and use your knowledge of the contracts performance framework to improve the quality of delivery for customers.
   This will include both onsite and desktop performance checks as part of the monitoring cycle. In addition this will require close working relationships with your colleagues in Adult Services Operations, Health and Social Care Commissioning and Contracts teams and Adults Safeguarding. The Provider Monitoring & Support team will have a countywide remit and some travelling will be required. This team will form part of the Adults Social Care Quality and Improvement team.

Job Category : Financial

Location : London Borough of Hillingdon

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £18.54

A. Job Description

1. Resident & Community Contribution

•          To demonstrate understanding of the Council’s Customer Care Standards and ensure that these standards are met in order to deliver the Council vision of ‘putting our residents first’.

•          Support the Council’s Policies to protect the public resources it administers.

2. People Management

•          No direct supervisory responsibility however may be required to provide advice and guidance to colleagues as well as assisting in induction and training of peers and new employees.

3. Operational Service Delivery

•          Responsible and accountable for the efficient and effective management of an individual complex caseload, making decisions and carrying out work actions as directed by the Counter Fraud Manager and Counter Fraud Lead Investigator.

•          Ensure all decisions are proportionately made with common sense and sound judgement, supported with lawful grounds.

•          Responsible for the proactive detection of fraud and irregularity, identifying and setting in place appropriate responses and actions.

•          Generate an awareness of fraud within stakeholder services, and in doing so ensure all suspicions of fraud are referred for assessment.

•          Assess and refine all information received, producing intelligence reports for referral and planning work actions to support new and existing investigations.

•          Identify any relevant witnesses, planning and effectively managing their interviews to maximise the information received.

•          Plan and manage the effective interview of suspects, including officer safety and public safety issues. 

•          Manage evidence to local standards for decision making, and evidential standards for law courts.

•          Attend County, Magistrates and Crown Courts to give testimony as a sworn professional witness, which may include justifying and explaining decision-making, actions, findings and conclusions at the discretion of the Court.

•          Maintain a current and in-depth knowledge of relevant Acts, codes of practice and local policies.

•          To ensure that all enquiries are carried out in accordance with relevant legal requirements and local policy.

4. Service Planning & Development

•          Maintain knowledge of the current Team Plan and understanding of own contribution in order to ensure delivery of this plan.

•          Assist in the development of the service through participation and contribution to team meetings.

•          Maintain knowledge of the current Team Plan and understanding of own contribution in order to ensure delivery of this plan.

•          Implement updated working practices to ensure that the service maintains a ‘commercial’ approach to its activities and adopts best practice wherever possible.

1. QUALIFICATIONS

Accredited Counter Fraud Technician (ACFT) or equivalent professional qualification.

Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent.

Maintain professional Accreditation by conducting, recording and maintaining Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

3. EXPERIENCE

Demonstrable experience in any industry of successfully carrying out detailed verifications /investigations in a Counter Fraud Team or equivalent.

Experienced and effective investigative interviewer, engaging with individuals under a diverse range of circumstances and in contentious situations.

Experience of undertaking an investigative, problem solving role.

Experience and effective interpretation and application of Statute, Regulations and Codes of Practice relating to local taxation and valuation, in real world scenarios.

Experience and effective interview planner, building effective interview strategies designed to maximise information received.

Experienced and effective report writer, drafting effective reports for a broad and diverse readership including Heads of Service.

Experience and effective giving evidence as a professional witness in civil court, criminal court or tribunal.

Ability to apply a creative mindset to investigative problem solving, to question any assumptions that may have been made and to query the validity of all information received. 

Understanding and appreciation of criminal and civil law and its application to counter fraud work

Ability to effectively manage and secure material obtained and generated during investigations/inspections, including any exhibits, in accordance with CPIA, PACE and Council policy.

Understanding of the Statutes, Regulations and Codes of Practice, and local policy, that relate to counter fraud work, including public sector housing, council tax liability and premises liable for Non Domestic Rates purposes and the ability to:

          Identify appropriate lines of enquiry; 

          Determine the objective of pursuing a particular line of enquiry;

          Identify the investigative action(s) necessary to efficiently achieve that objective taking into account resources, priorities and proportionality; and

          Conduct enquiry actions and gather the maximum amount of material and information.

Tenancy fraud role responsible for effectively completing a range of high risk cases through a range of investigative methods with a primary focus on residential visits to confirm the legitimacy of service users. To Identify irregularities and fraud indicators and, where appropriate, referring the case to a Counter Fraud Investigator to commence a full investigation.

This role will include a significant visiting function which will require substantial regular work outside usual office hours.

A full driving license and access to a vehicle with suitable business insurance is essential

Job Category : Financial

Location : Civic Centre, Bromley Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:15

Salary: £17.09

Contract Monitoring Officer in the Exchequer Service for the London Borough of Bromley. The candidate will be primarily responsible for the monitoring of the Accounts Payable service within the Exchequer Services Contract and to undertake monitoring exercises as directed by the Exchequer Manager to ensure the Accounts Payable service is carried out in accordance with Financial Regulations.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: 

1. To ensure monitoring procedures are recorded and in place, for all areas of the Accounts Payable service in the contract and that they are updated and undertaken / actioned in accordance with Financial Regulations and audit requirements. 
2. To undertake monthly monitoring and quality assurance checks to ensure payments are made in accordance with the Council’s Financial Regulations, and the Service Specification reporting any irregularities or performance issues to the Contract and Operations Manager. 
3. To provide monthly management reports to monitor the progress of the Council’s performance against the annual BVI8 target and to identify any duplicate payments made. 
4. To ensure invoices are raised where appropriate for all duplicate payments, overpayments or Supplier credits that have not been offset against future payments. 
5. Upon request to provide details of payments made in respect of street works (C numbers) to the Insurance Officer to enable the Council to recover its costs. 
6. To carry out monthly checks of the payments over £500 data and confirm the data can be published. Write to sole traders informing them of the publication and ensure Oracle is updated with any required changes. 
7. On a quarterly basis ensure any surplus of direct payment funds are recovered from the contractor responsible for the direct payment payroll/fund holding service and investigate any negative client balances. 

SKILLS & ABILITIES

1. High level of computer literacy

2. High level of numeracy

3. Written and oral communication skills with an ability to interact with officers at all levels

4. Ability to organise and prioritise workloads effectively and methodically

5. Ability to produce management information

6. Ability to understand and implement procedures and undertake follow-up reviews to check

compliance

KNOWLEDGE

1. Knowledge of the work of the Council and in particular an appreciation of the work of the Education, Care and Health Services Department.

2. Knowledge of Local Authority Financial Regulations and their application.

3. A good knowledge of computer based financial systems.

4. Knowledge of Local Authority Audit requirements.

5. Knowledge of best practice policies and procedures.

5.

EXPERIENCE

1. Experience in the use of computerised financial systems within a Council or large organisation.

2. Experience in the use of MS Office products and Window based IT network systems.

3. Development of IT systems to simplify financial management

Job Category : Financial

Location : Ballard House, West Hoe Road, Plymouth City Council

Hours Per Week : 14.80

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £13.41

Key Activities:

To maintain an in depth technical working knowledge of all relevant legislation, policies and procedures for the service. (5%)

 To provide a high quality service to customers providing accurate and comprehensive advice to resolve enquiries at the first point of contact. This may involve interviewing customers in person or by telephone, or undertaking calculations in respect of individual circumstances. Responsibility for recommending decisions that could have far reaching consequences for the Customer. (5%)

 To understand customer requirements and demonstrate the ability to work towards resolving their needs and developing solutions. (5%)

 To keep a full understanding of the relevant systems and procedures. (5%)

 Provide clear and accurate advice, guidance and decisions, with explanations,

to customers and other agencies in complex cases. (20%)

 To regularly update and maintain all relevant systems including client

Role measures

 Accuracy of work (quality).

 Work rate (productivity).

 Process turnaround time.

 Customer feedback/satisfaction.  Performance standards achieved

Key activities

Technical Expert Grade E

N801

Team Leader

Office based hot-desk/touch down worker Semi Professional

records, keeping accurate details of all transactions and the outcomes in

accordance with the Data Protection Act. (5%)

 Responsible for maintaining up to date knowledge of the latest policy,

statutory rules and regulations for service delivery. Ensure that Service and

Strategic Managers are kept appraised of developments. (5%)

 Responsible for dealing with escalated queries and supporting/ helping

colleagues with complex queries, providing expert guidance and advice to

enable the resolution of customer issues first time, every time. (20%)

 Coach and mentor Senior Customer Advisors and Customer Advisors on

issues of policy, rules and regulations. (5%)

 Manage the resolution, impact and learnings from complaints that result

from technical errors. (5%)

 Proactively provide suggestions and guidance for Team Leaders and Service

Managers on how to continuously improve the service in terms of efficiency,

customer satisfaction and best practice. (10%)

 Recognise relevant links and develop effective relationships with internal and

external stakeholders. (5%)

 Able to undertake all of the required responsibilities of Senior Customer

Advisors and Customer Advisors. (5%)

 Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade of the post.

Essential qualifications/ knowledge

Evidence of continuous professional development

 2 GCSEs (Grade A-C) or equivalent in English and Mathematics, or

equivalent work experience

 A willingness to undertake appropriate and regular training as required

 Knowledge of effective recovery techniques

 Understanding of the service delivery environment

A qualification relevant to the service e.g. NVQ2

Proven knowledge and experience of relevant legislation and policy with the ability to interpret and apply complex legislation to specific client issues

 Demonstrable experience of giving professional information and advice using telephone, written and personal interview techniques

 Demonstrable experience working in a customer environment handling customer enquiry by telephone and in person delivering high quality services

 Competent user of ICT including Microsoft Office, (Word, Excel, Access and Outlook) or equivalent

 Knowledge, awareness and experience in the appropriate application of the Data Protection/confidentiality, Financial Regulations, Freedom of Information and Equalities legislation

 Visiting Element: access to a vehicle for work purposes

 Experience of achieving organisational performance standards

 Experience of delivering measurable improvements to services leading to increased customer satisfaction

 Experience of effectively coaching and mentoring colleagues

In this role we undertake financial assessments for Adult Social Care and Children Services.  For ASC we calculate a client’s contributions to their care either residential or non residential care.  For Children’s Services we calculate entitlement to allowances either Special Guardian Allowances or Adoption Allowances

Job Category : Financial

Location :NCHA, Nottingham Community Housing Association

Hours Per Week : 35.00

Start Date : Immediate Start 

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30

Salary: £375.00

Assist in the preparation of NCHA Group’s revenue, fixed assets, development and capital budgets and in the proactive monitoring of performance on budgets, plans and forecasts, exercising effective financial control; initiating discussions with budget-holders where corrective action is required.

Provide regular forecasts on the likely outturn on budgets and support budget-holders and senior management in the operation of their budgets; providing training where necessary 

Provide financial input to business cases for service development and assist in the processes for ensuring continuous improvement in the provision of financial management and business partnership services to the NCHA Group, and its major stakeholders.

Prepare and provide a range of reports in agreed NCHA Group formats to the Executive Team, Committees and Boards of the NCHA Group

Provide key input into processes for business transformation in the provision of financial management services to the NCHA Group; ensuring effective communication with stakeholders and supporting them in their financial decision making

Assist and keep the Finance Manager – Business Partnerships informed of any issues that affect the operation of the team and provide cover across senior directorate roles when required.

Ensure that the NCHA Group’s financial regulatory returns are completed and submitted on time; ensuring all entries, records and activities are in accordance with legislative, regulatory, policy and procedural requirements.

Assist in the processes for the preparation of financial information for the annual accounts for all aspects of the NCHA Group including drafting the annual accounts for NCHA Group entities.

Represent the NCHA Group at external meetings as required.

Lead, motivate and develop individuals and teams in a way that supports an inclusive culture and the values, behaviours and expectations of NCHA.

Ensure performance measures are in place that set high standards that support improvement and innovation.

Assess and manage resources appropriately including the planning, recruitment, induction and development of colleagues.

Manage change within teams effectively.

CCAB Qualified or equivalent qualification/experience.

Excellent inter-personal and communication skills including demonstration of expertise in the subject area

Business, financial and audit analytical skills at the appropriate professional levels

Ability and willingness to continuously improve financial services

Demonstrable evidence of strong customer focus

Able to plan, organise and demonstrate working to deadlines autonomously

Experienced in the preparation and management of budgets, management accounts and financial statements and the technical competence required for their content

Demonstrable ability to use high level functionality of Microsoft spreadsheets, databases, computerised accounts packages and other related applications to retrieve and manipulate complex data

Successful track record of building and maintain effective working relationships

Experience of managing, motivating and developing people and managers and setting high standards

Experience of successfully managing change within a team or teams 

Job Category : Financial

Location : County Hall, Somerset Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time :17:00

Salary: £10.98

1.         Maintain systems to enable practices and procedures to operate to specified standards (e.g. administer imprest and unofficial funds, verifying clients personal finance records, security of cash).

2.         Prepare orders for goods/services, receive and check delivery notes, invoices and accounts. Process invoices for payment after certification by an appropriate senior member of staff. 

3.         Check financial information and arrange amendments as necessary (eg monthly downloads and uploading of journals).  Deal with general queries from colleagues, suppliers and clients relating to the financial information systems (eg payment queries).

4.         Prepare invoices for services/goods provided, receive and check payments, update financial records and investigate debt recovery.

5.         Use IT systems to input and extract information and distribute information to appropriate staff (eg SAP, spreadsheets)

6.         Extract statistics for the completion of statutory returns, drawing relevant issues to the attention of Senior Officers 

7.         Act as a point of contact for staff, clients and suppliers to give routine advice and information relating to the work of the team. 

8.         Prepare and process routine correspondence, reports and other documents 

9.         Contribute to the office management of departmental buildings in the area, to propose and implement solutions to many and varied problems (eg ICT, accommodation, health & safety).

10.       Understand, uphold and promote the aims of the council’s equality, diversity and inclusion policies; health, safety and wellbeing of self and others; and Organisational values in everything you do. Equality and Diversity practice covers both interaction with staff, service users and communities and includes challenging discrimination and promoting equality of opportunity for all.

•          Ability to collate and record data, facts and figures with care, accuracy and attention to detail.

•          Ability to form and maintain good working relationships with colleagues at all levels.

•          Ability to communicate with others in an appropriate, concise and accurate manner, orally and on paper.

•          Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise time.

•          Ability to solve issues and/or seek advice when necessary.

•          Ability to enthuse, lead and supervise.

Happy to accept 2 years referencing for this role

Job Category : Finance – Unqualified

Location : Hackney Service Centre,  Hackney Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £18.76

clear understanding of appointeeship and deputyship legislative framework

Knowledge of the Direct Payment scheme

Knowledge of accountancy practices in relation to managing the financial affairs of vulnerable adults and related functions including Direct Payment third party scheme 

Qualification in Business and Finance or AAT or equivalent administration and finance experience.

Experience of working in a local government financial environment

Experience of dealing with service user finances, receipting and making payments

Experience of using financial software packages and other related software

Experience of providing technical advice to non-finance staff and service users

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Hackney is one of the UK’s highest performing local authorities, serving one of London’s best places to live and work. We have achieved a huge amount: our services, our schools, our public spaces are all amongst the very best. We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself. Bringing jobs and investment into the borough, securing the legacy from the 2012 Games, and making this a place of which we can all be proud.

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and the workforce can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

Job Category : Interims

Location : Badminton Road Council Offices,  South Gloucestershire Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start  

Start Time : 08:30

End Time : 16:30

Salary: £29.52

PLEASE READ ALL OF THE BELOW BEFORE SUBMIITING CANDIDATES:

PURPOSE OF THIS ROLE: To undertake Audit assignments covering the full range of the Council’s services evaluating governance, control and risk management arrangements relating to both financial and non-financial systems with the objective of ensuring that the Audit function is:-

•          undertaken effectively, efficiently and economically; 

•          conducted in a professional manner in compliance with the requirements of the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards 

KEY RELATIONSHIPS: 

•          Overall responsibility is to the Head of Internal Audit, with day-to-day responsibility to Audit Managers. 

•          Management, monitoring and supervision of Senior Auditors and Audit Officers as directed by the Head of Internal Audit. 

•          Interact with Executive Directors, Directors, Senior Management and staff at all levels regarding the provision of Audit Services. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

•          Review governance, control and risk management arrangements to determine compliance with the requirements of policies, regulations and legislation and make recommendations for improvement where required. 

•          Lead key system/project Audit reviews whilst supervising and reviewing the work of assigned staff. 

•          Provide advice and expertise making recommendations to relevant staff throughout the Authority and its partners to ensure that adequate controls are built into systems under development, or subject to amendment. 

EXPERIENCE:

•          Significant post qualification experience of working within a large, complex and diverse organisation 

•          Significant experience of control, governance and risk management frameworks 

•          Previous recent, relevant Internal Audit experience at a senior level

•          Managing a team of staff 

•          Investigative Audit work 

•          Presenting reports and negotiation of outcomes at a senior level

•          Internal Audit experience in a large public sector body

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

•          Detailed knowledge of local government/public sector auditing regulations, requirements and techniques 

•          Evidence of effective communication skills both verbally and in writing

•          Ability to audit areas of non financial risk 

•          Evidence of ability to direct, assess and monitor the performance of assigned staff

•          Presentation of reports to Senior Management

•          Understanding of Risk Management

PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS:

•          Positive and proactive approach to work projects

•          Personal integrity 

•          Effective organizational skills 

•          Lead and supervise staff 

•          Ability to motivate self and others

•          Effective communicator

•          Ability to work under pressure/on own initiative to prescribed timescales

•          Ability to prioritise and manage 

Hybrid working with a mix of home and office working as the business requires