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Job Category : Finance
Location : County Hall, West Sussex County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £160.19
£200 – £300 per day

Please note we require 15 Payroll Specialists – please ensure you have read the brief before submitting candidates. Candidates will be required to come to Chichester once a week as the project progresses, and possibly more frequently towards the end of the project. Please do not submit any candidate who cannot commit to attending the Chichester office. We will require the people for 2 months initially.

Key Skills:

1. Ability to manipulate and analyse complex spreadsheets.
2. Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a wide range of people.
3. Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
4. Be able to investigate system anomalies and rectify errors.

Qualifications and/or experience:
⦁ Extensive understanding of UK statutory payroll requirements especially around items such as statutory leave, Government pension regulations – e.g., Teachers Pension, LGPS, etc.
⦁ Knowledge of standard public sector pay polices and pensions are extremely desirable.
⦁ Understanding of the pay cycle and the key activities that need to be completed leading up to a pay run, executing a pay run and performing post pay reporting and reconciliation is essential.
⦁ Experience supporting a systems implementation is desirable.
⦁ Knowledge of Oracle Fusion and SAP would be advantageous.

Job Category : Finance
Location : County Hall, Raikes Lane, Mold CH7 6NB – Phase 1, Flintshire County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : immediate Start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 16:30
Salary: £12.20

1. To provide advice and guidance to managers and employees on the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), Teachers’ Pensions and Peoples Pension schemes. Liaising with representatives of those schemes.
2. To undertake payroll related pension administration, ensuring correct application, accuracy and timescales are met for internal and external clients. Ensuring that work is completed within statutory and service level agreements deadlines.
3. To maintain a thorough knowledge of all the pensions schemes covering all employees and external clients of the Council. Having a correct understanding and application of the LGPS, Teachers Pensions, Peoples Pension Schemes and /Statutory Schemes/Legislation/Council Policies and Procedures/Conditions of Service/Discretions and other relevant regulations/ guidance as they affect payroll related pensions administration.
4. To Liaise with the team leader – payroll/systems to ensure all guidance relating to the LGPS, Teachers & Peoples Pensions Scheme are conveyed to the relevant HR & OD team members
5. To contribute to the development of staff within the Employment Services team with regard to pensions knowledge. To provide assistance to and comply with requests from internal and external auditors. To liaise with the supplier of HR & Payroll software with regards to legislative changes, pension related system queries and any subsequent required system updates.
6. To ensure that any identified deficiencies and/or scope for improvement in pension administration and compliance are progressed at the earliest opportunity, including the use of the HR/Payroll system and the Council’s infonet and internet facilities.
7. To produce, populate and reconcile all pension returns to the multiple scheme providers within the deadlines set for each scheme. To ensure that all pensions related correspondence and queries are dealt with in a timely manner.

Job Category : Finance
Location : County Hall, Flintshire County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £18.85

As one of the largest local authorities in Wales, with a net revenue budget of £327m and a capital programme of £62m, we are a Council with high ambitions, and pride ourselves on being a Council which performs highly for its local communities.
Our finance function is at the heart of our organisation, helping the Council to achieve its goals against a challenging financial backdrop. It does this by providing financial advice and information to support decision making which enables the Council to balance its budget whilst also ensuring that external financial reporting is delivered to the highest standards and to statutory deadlines.
As Principal Accountant, you will undertake a key role in our professional Corporate Finance team and have the opportunity to make a direct impact on influencing how we shape and provide diverse, quality and cost effective Council services to our communities.
Our Principal Accountants are generic roles providing an opportunity for your professional skills and expertise to be used across all our finance areas. Right now, we need a talented individual to work as part of our Capital, Technical and Financial Systems function. The successful applicant, along with their team, will have specific technical responsibilities in relation to the delivery of the Council’s statutory financial reporting requirements, management of the Council’s investment and borrowing activities and advising on and promoting compliance with relevant accounting standards, codes of practice and government regulations (including those related to VAT). The successful candidate will also have a key role for the budget preparation and financial reporting of the Council’s Capital Programme.
Professional Qualification
The post holder undertakes work of a highly complex and diverse nature which requires advanced high level knowledge and skill in Finance requiring professionally qualified status of Chartered Accountant (CCAB), recognised by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC).

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: £13.63

The candidate shall work within the London Borough of Hillingdon Transactional Finance service, as part of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. They shall be carrying out a mixture of Administration and Finance related tasks.

Accounts Receivable
• To provide an effective, efficient and quality service to maximise collection and recovery of all invoices/recovery notices issued.
• To determine appropriate recovery action required on invoices/recovery notices.
• To process credit notes, refunds, write-offs, statements, standing orders and ensuring collection of direct debits and rejected direct debits are carried out within direct debit regulations.

Accounts Payable
• The prompt and accurate matching of invoices and credit notes to Purchase Orders for supplier payment, ensuring that financial regulations and statutory obligations are met
• Payment of invoices submitted via the Social Care Provider Portal
• Investigation and resolution of invoices on hold

. QUALIFICATIONS
A level, NVQ3, or BTEC level qualification or equivalent (relevant experience can be considered as an alternative)

EXPERIENCE
Experience of working within a financial environment in a large organisation for more than two years.
Experience of working in a creditors ledger/Accounts Payable Department
Practical experience in debt recovery and credit control.
Experience of organising and managing a varied workload in order to meet deadlines and set targets
Experience of financial reconciliations and using Excel in the workplace
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Good numerical skills in order to carry out calculations, adjustments and entries to accounts accurately.
Advanced IT skills, experience of using MS Office applications and ability to use a wide range of software in particular Microsoft products, Google documents and financial packages to achieve work objectives and statistical data.
Good verbal and written communication skills to deal confidently with customers and staff in difficult circumstances
Ability to set and maintain timetables and priorities
To be able to meet set targets and achieve excellent attendance and time keeping standards and be available to customers, meet deadlines and complete projects.

Job Category : Financial
Location : Priory House, Central Bedfordshire Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary; £11.70

The main purpose of the role is to undertake telephone call appointments and/or home visits to gather financial information and evidence from clients to support the financial assessment process for care services and to advise clients on the charging process, then to carry out the completion of financial assessments. To provide advice to clients on potential benefits they can claim and how to access additional follow up assistance with the Pension Service and other agencies. We are looking for someone who has excellent communication skills to liaise with our clients or their representatives and care management teams. The successful candidate will be customer focused, organised and able to work independently but also work collaboratively and be a supportive team player. An up to date knowledge of benefits would be an advantage but training will be provided as appropriate. Use of a car, full driving licence with business cover is needed.

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

Responsible for effectively assessing a range of high risk cases throughout Council services in significant detail, obtaining documentation to verify intelligence through a range of investigative methods such as desk based checks, residential visits and premises inspections to confirm the legitimacy of service users. Identify irregularities and fraud indicators and, where appropriate, referring the case to a Counter Fraud Investigator to commence a full investigation. Responsible for proactively identifying potential fraud, managing existing case loads and liaising with a broad spectrum of business partners, ensuring the highest professional standards are maintained in the delivery of sensitive and pro-active risk based investigations. These investigations will be aimed at evaluating the adequacy of Council’s financial, reputational, property and other interests, to secure the financial stewardship, integrity and probity of systems within the Council, its services and its resources in the short and long term.
QUALIFICATIONS
Accredited Counter Fraud Technician (ACFT) or equivalent professional qualification.
Maintain professional Accreditation by conducting, recording and maintaining Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
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.

Job Category : Financial
Location : Priory House, Central Bedfordshire Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £29.91

Corporate Finance – Wholly Owned Company (WOC) Management Accountant

Hybrid model for home working – Denis to clarify what the MDs need
Driving will be crucial – public transport not great across the whole area
This person will be a council employee but workload will be from the two MDs
Office location – primarily council – but new vista homes has a premises so likely there a lot of the time

Background
Stephanie is the line manager for this role – Head of Corporate Finance
New Vista Homes – the housing element – this still isn’t yet acquiring sites but has five currently – it’s a starting company but it’s ambitions are currently across the five sites with a mixture of property-types on the sites
Care is Central – this is trading but they are turning over £1m for the last financial year (but this was only part of the year) – this is expected to grow quickly
Management account needs to do the hands on and the day to day but to help support the organisations to grow
Quite difference in culture already across the two orgs
MD of New Vista – will be the most demanding customer – high level process
As the organisations grow, they will likely need to separate out the roles given the two different markets and needs will be significant. Could end up with two teams, one in each organisation
More senior finance management will probably be needed – 18-24 months
Someone who is ambitious and looking to develop and quickly – the organisations will grow and this person will be able to have good choice
Council provide the financial services to the organisations and they will have a broader team to fall back on VAT, treasury management
Completely adept at management accounting, budget monitoring reports, analysis – comfortable presenting this back to boards
Experienced in presenting to variety of boards
Pretty simple numbers to start with but these companies will grow very quickly
Project and investment appraisal – lots of variables with the housing company especially – how do we get the mix right of social housing VS new build
Project / investment appraisal side – financial planning needs
Person
CCAB or CIMA
Someone who is ambitious and looking to develop and quickly
Need someone who is an all-rounder – covers the technical skills but also discuss complex finance issues with non-finance employees
Not necessarily a local government person or public sector employee we are looking for
We need someone who we feel can grow into this role and with the companies
A very good senior business partner could have the potential to move to this level
Doesn’t need to be housing or care based – but the skill set to understand investments and appraisals
Housing or construction experience would be good but not essential
Public sector experience would be nice to have but not essential

Central Bedfordshire is an ambitious authority, determined to be an exemplary one. Our strategic location and high quality of life mean we are one of the fastest growing areas in the country. As a council we face the same challenges every business does – investing in the right places and delivering great results. Except for us, it’s all about our 289,000 residents. We’re totally focussed on helping to improve their lives and making Central Bedfordshire a great place to live and work. The finance department is at the forefront of the Council’s exciting plans for the future. We are an ambitious and forward thinking Council with a strong financial position and a growing tax base and commitment to continuous improvement. We are seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to support our Adult Social Care Directorate. Acting as a principal point of contact they will support a portfolio of service managers, providing effective support and challenge to these senior colleagues within the Council. Key responsibilities will include: – providing high quality financial services to senior stakeholders – management of a small team – support to the Head of Financial Support to provide input to the development of business strategy and plans. – Hybrid working If you are suitably qualified and have experience in working at a senior, strategic level within a fast faced finance team we would love to hear from you.

Job Category : Financial
Location : Romford Library, London Borough of Havering
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £23.00

Job Purpose:
To undertake all accounting for the Pension Funds of the three authorities complying with statutory requirements

To ensure that senior managers and members receive correct and consistent financial advice in relation to pension fund accounting and investment decisions, financial frameworks, policies and legislation
Communicating Openly and Effectively
Communicates complex information to others effectively
Is a clear and persuasive communicator, using influencing and negotiating skills when necessary
Actively listens to, respects and values the view of others
Presents succinct, well-balanced information orally and in writing, with clear outcomes
Sets up opportunities to influence others prior to decisions being made
Understands and responds to organisational politics
Facilitates discussions to achieve collective objectives
Creates an environment where teams are encouraged and developed, to enable them to communicate effectively
Has knowledge of policy, procedures and legislation that support safeguarding children and adults activity, and communicates this to their staff
Knows what to communicate and where to report if they are concerned about an adult or child being at risk of abuse (*Adult and Children’s Services)

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: £12.22

Job Description

MAIN SCOPE OF JOB:

To provide a Brokerage Service to ensure the effective purchasing of care arrangements as detailed in agreed authorised care packages from needs led assessment

To maintain detailed records and systems for monitoring vacancies, allocations and placements across Social Care

To negotiate fees in conjunction with advice and support from the Contracts Department, Finance and Team Manager/Service Manager

To negotiate regarding potential delayed discharges with the hospitals

To work with parents and carers, bringing together various agencies and implementing the statutory duties and responsibilities as set out in the Children’s Act (1989), Children and Adoption Act (2002) and Children Act 2004

MAIN DUTIES:

To purchase Home Care hours in accordance with the stated needs as identified and outlined on the Care Plan

To purchase Residential or Nursing Care Placements, including Respite Care in accordance with the stated needs as identified and outlined on the Care Plan

To ensure that appropriate level of care provisions are available to the Emergency Duty Team (EDT) including beds and home care hours

To ensure that block Contracts are utilised to their optimum levels

To be responsible for developing and maintaining effective booking systems for respite care, permanent placements for residential and nursing, home care packages and other services

Maintaining a resource allocation service, which ensures the provision of high quality, cost effective placements and support packages for vulnerable children and
EXPERIENCE
Experience of working in Social Care or Health in office based role.
Experience in commissioning care in line with the transforming care agenda
Have proven and relevant experience in understanding data analysis and performance tracking

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Good knowledge of current legislation, regulation, and associated policies within Children’s Social Care.
Have strong financial awareness and be able to assess the commercial viability of data analysis and information
Proven ability to use data and information in order for use in influencing and negotiations with suppliers and contractors.
Can identify opportunities to successfully challenge and drive commercial benefits to the Council
Has excellent organisational skills and superior
attention to detail
Proven ability to analyse and present information and findings to internal and external stakeholders effectively.
Strong experience in IT systems (eg. Oracle, Microsoft packages, databases) at an intermediate level.
Have excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills and the ability to interact comfortably, both internally and externally

Job Category : Financial
Location : ALEXANDRA HOUSE, London Borough of Haringey
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:15
Salary: £16.63

Financial Administration Transactional Activities 1. Monitor and process financial administration transactional requests and E.forms, in compliance with service level agreements and escalating issues where applicable 2. Maintain high standard of validation checks to safeguard the Council against fraudulent claims and payments 3. Maintain Financial Compliance Master Data set 4. Supports system activities ensuring checks are made, accuracy maintained and deadlines are met, including: o Monthly/Year End reconciliations o Direct Debit creation and amendment o Payment Runs o Reporting for example BACS repor.
Main Responsibilities
Financial Administration Transactional Activities

1. Monitor and process financial administration transactional requests and E.forms, in compliance with service level agreements and escalating issues where applicable
2. Maintain high standard of validation checks to safeguard the Council against fraudulent claims and payments
3. Maintain Financial Compliance Master Data set
4. Supports system activities ensuring checks are made, accuracy maintained and deadlines are met, including:
   ⦁ Monthly/Year End reconciliations
   ⦁ Direct Debit creation and amendment
   ⦁ Payment Runs
   ⦁ Reporting for example BACS report
   Quality Assurance
5. Ensures highest standards of quality assurance through the implementation of reporting standards, guidance, and advice across the portfolio. Ensuring standards are being adhered to and supporting and challenging Officers to ensure compliance is maintained
6. Supports the senior management in establishing and implementing in house controls and compliance.
   Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
   ⦁ Experience of providing customer focused services and public and senior stakeholder engagement.
   ⦁ Experience of monitoring and reviewing processes with a view to improving quality.
   ⦁ Experience of working effectively with a wide range of teams, individuals and organisations both internally and externally.
   Knowledge/Skills
   ⦁ A good knowledge of the Purchase to Pay and Customer to Cash Lifecycle
   ⦁ An understanding of the importance of financial governance and compliance
   ⦁ Strong IT skills with the ability to use SAP, Microsoft Office 365 applications, Halo, Skype/MS Teams and other core office systems and web-based technologies.
   ⦁ Able to communicate with colleagues, stakeholders, service users and customers clearly, verbally and in writing.
   ⦁ Analytical and research skills.
   ⦁ Able to adopt a pragmatic approach and manage realistic expectations.
   ⦁ Foresight, with the ability to predict potential problems, mitigate against them, and providing innovative solutions.
   ⦁ High levels of self-management, organisational and prioritisation skills.

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: £13.39

Provide administrative support for the Council’s Business Support Team. Ideal for either a candidate with admin experience or a graduate with good ICT skills. The role involves data collating and data entry into a variety of systems; knowledge of Microsoft Office required; ability to work on different systems and using own initiative.
Currently teams are hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home although this could be subject to change based on the service needs.

Job Category : Financial
Location : Mercury House, London Borough of Havering
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £17.50

Income Services
Main Purpose of the Job/Key Objectives:
The post holder will deliver a high quality and comprehensive Financial Inclusion service to Havering residents in order to reduce financial exclusion in our neighbourhoods.

Through your work you will;

Build financial capabilities through financial education
Plan and respond effectively to welfare reforms
Increase access to appropriate financial services and affordable credit
Increase access to money and debt advice
Promote savings, assets and insurance
Help residents move from unemployment to employment
Reduce rent arrears amongst Havering Council residents

Key objectives
To deliver specialist advice in all aspects of financial inclusion and household budgeting with a view to maximising tenants’ income and empowering them to become financially included.
Work closely with colleagues across the Income team to maximise rental income and reduce rent arrears and other housing debt.
Accept referrals from colleagues and liaise with Arrears Prevention & Recovery Officers on arrears cases to sustain tenancies wherever possible.
Provide detailed casework, with direct involvement in advising residents, taking on and managing cases.
To provide intensive support to new residents by contacting, advising, training and ensuring every new resident understands the importance of managing their tenancy and has the best possible chance of tenancy sustainment.
Assist residents who are experiencing fuel poverty to access low cost tariffs from utility providers.
Carry out benefit entitlement checks and assist with or complete application or change of circumstance forms on behalf of Havering residents.
To approach and apply to local charities for financial assistance on behalf of residents when appropriate.
Assist with designing and delivering financial capability training courses, briefing sessions and surgeries on money management skills and all other aspects of financial inclusion.
Maintain an up to date working knowledge of existing and new welfare benefit and housing legislation in order to support colleagues working with residents with complex and challenging needs.
Provide budgeting support and facilitate digital inclusion to help people manage their money better and anticipate changes to frequency of payments with the continued roll-out of Universal Credit.
Work closely with Havering Works and other internal and external partners to help residents move from unemployment into or low paid work to sustainable and fulfilling employment.
Identify residents that are experiencing difficulty in paying their rent as a result of a shortfall in a housing benefit and assist them with or complete Discretionary Housing Payment applications on their behalf.
Provide outreach and home visits to residents.
Utilise the full range of communication techniques in dealing with residents.
Keep full, detailed and accurate records of all contact with residents and ensure the computer system is updated with details of rent arears actions.
Work proactively to identify residents at risk of falling into arrears and provide tailored advice, guidance and support to prevent this from happening.
Identify tenant vulnerabilities and risks and signpost as appropriate.
Use existing knowledge about our tenants and respond to new information and circumstances to ensure that vulnerable tenants and other high-risk groups are appropriately supported.
Ensure that every resident has sufficient access to financial services and their basic needs are met.
Work closely with the Arrears Prevention & Recovery and Court Officers to conduct pre-court assessments, ensuring that the Council has done all that it can to avoid litigation and has complied with its duties under the Pre Action Protocol for Social Landlords.
Demonstrate empathy, build rapport and an understanding with customers and recognise and appeal to tenant behavioural drivers.
Provide regular reports on rent arrears cases to the Arrears Prevention & Recovery Officer.
Document the impact of any project in Financial Inclusion and disseminate any findings.
Work in partnership across the housing directorate, being flexible over tasks and responsibilities to ensure the best customer service to tenants.
Conduct peer training and support the Council’s aim to promote a rent first culture throughout the housing directorate.
Assist the management team in compiling responses to complaints and Member’s enquiries.
Any other reasonable tasks as instructed by your line manager, to support the Council’s objectives.

Job Category : Financial
Location : Romford Library, London Borough of Havering
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £14.90

The role will work within our Payroll Team, the team works across two Authorities (Havering and Newham) the candidate would be allocated a portfolio of employees to manage their pay, we would look to have a candidate with;

Experience of managing a client portfolio, preferably schools and/or Local Authority
Working knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, Statutory Payments (Sickness, Maternity etc.)
Ideal knowledge of Fusion Payroll System
Able to calculate an employee’s remuneration to advise pension fund (LGPS)

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: £16.01

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

As a member of the Payroll Service, provide an efficient and effective payroll support and administration service to the Council including HLT and Teachers

To be the initial point of contact for all payroll related queries regardless of the nature of the enquiry.

Provide a customer focussed service to every customer whether internal or external and ensure that issues are resolved on the first occasion wherever possible.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Input payroll data into the Midland HR System (ITRENT) in accordance with statutory and contractual obligations and the pre-defined processing deadlines set by the Payroll Manager.

This includes all staffing changes starters, secondments, acting up, leavers and all other amendments to salaries and employee data in compliance with council polices and HMRC legislation.

Responsible for the input, calculation and recording of maternity, paternity and adoption payments both statutory and occupational.

Prepare information to assist in the provision of information to external agencies in relation to mortgage references, child support agencies etc, as required.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND WORKING KNOWLEDGE

Proven up-to-date knowledge of payroll processes and principles.
Experience of providing advice and support to managers and employees on all payroll matters.
Experience of using information technology, Microsoft Office, Excel/Word to set up records and provide management information.
Knowledge of statutory payments and deductions including SSP, SMP, TAX and NI.

COMPETENCIES

Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workloads in line with payroll deadlines to achieve service objectives.
Able to ensure customers understand the need to comply with deadlines.
Attention to detail to ensure accuracy.
A methodical and logical approach with the ability to multi task effectively and meet strict deadlines.
Dealing with conflicting demands whilst maintaining a high level of customer care to managers and employees.

Organisation Culture and Job Knowledge

Attention to detail to ensure accuracy of documents issued and data recorded.
A methodical approach with the ability to multi task effectively.
Dealing with conflicting demands whilst maintaining a high level of customer care to managers and service users.

Communication and Personal Impact

Experience of building effective working relationship with colleagues and customer within team.
Experience of resolving customer queries/problems and taking the initiative to progress solutions.
Willingness to work flexibly within the team to ensure high quality, effective and efficient services is delivered.

Job Category : Financial
Location : City Reach, Tower Hamlets Homes
Hours Per Week : 7.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:30
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £26.07

This is a project work- The finance manager will be managing Thames Water refunds, oversee rents and service charge accounting functions.
Job Purpose:
To be responsible for the management of the Accounting function in Tower Hamlets Homes ensuring that:
The management accountants deliver an excellent business support function to Tower Hamlets Homes, its Board, Committees, Senior Management Team and their respective managers.
And the third management accountant manages and maintains the financial systems and ensures that the financial accounts are properly prepared, VAT is properly accounted for and there is effective liaison with the internal and external auditors.

Education and Experience
Essential Criteria
Experience of managing staff

Experience of liaising with Managers to ensure budgets are prepared.

Expertise in providing reports for management and board.

Experience in providing financial advice and support on complex issues to Senior Management Team.

Preparing providing and reviewing information for final accounts completion.

Experience of initiating and presenting reports, statistics and Government returns.

Management Accounts/Financial Qualification. Part qualified accountant

Desirable
Experience of Housing Finance

Knowledge
Essential Criteria
Up to date knowledge of professional developments and legislative changes and best practice.

Apply updated knowledge to present work programmes and share information.
Knowledge of local authority and company accounting

Ensure all duties are performed to policies and procedures.

Skills and Abilities
Essential Criteria
Ability to work constructively with non-financial managers

Excellent report writing skills

Excellent staff management skills
Effective communication skills

Ability to liaise with internal/external audit on implementation of financial recommendations.

Strong written communication skills

Able to prepare individual development plans for staff and review performance.

Able to actively support all employment initiatives i.e work experience/apprenticeships.

Ability to participate in THH performance management scheme ensuring targets are set and met within agreed timescale.

Job Category : Financial
Location : Civic Centre, London Borough of Hillingdon
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £23.77

To lead the Insurance team and provide a service to the organisation
ROLE PURPOSE:

The Insurance team provides support to all Council services with the aim of minimising the Council’s exposure to financial loss and liability. The team are responsible for developing and implementing an active operational risk management programme across the Council and at all levels, coupled with the provision of appropriate insurance cover.

This post can at times be under significant time pressures which need to be managed effectively; externally from claimants solicitors, the Council’s Insurers and the Courts, and internally to obtain prompt co-operation and information from service managers.
To ensure efficient operation of the Council’s insurance claims process, by managing the team budget and providing value for money.

To contract manage the Council’s insurance portfolio during renewal and tendering exercises, which involves considerable contact with other Council services, insurers, loss adjusters, solicitors and sometimes members of the public.

Managing the Insurance team and support the team with their development and performance.

A significant part of the work that the team undertakes is affected by reforms to the Civil Justice System (the ‘Woolf’ reforms) which lay down strict time limits for filing defences and supplying supporting evidence. The deadlines are stringent which means that significant cost can fall to the Council, including fines imposed by the Court as well as compromising the Council’s defences, if the right quality and quantity of work is not achieved in line with the statutory timetable.

EXPERIENCE
Experience of processing complex, technical insurance claims within a busy insurance team.
Experience of operating in a team required to adhere to the relevant professional insurance standards.
Experience of dealing with signifcant insurance tenders and renewals
Experience of building strong working relationships with a range of key stakeholders in an insurance environment, including senior managers.
Experience of improving the proficiency, effectiveness and quality of insurance services provided to customers/clients.
Experience of implementing change and improvement initiatives in an insurance team.
Relevant Local Government experience.

QUALIFICATIONS
Degree qualification or equivalent experience
Relevant professional qualification (i.e. CII, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, etc.) and / or equivalent experience
Demonstrable Continuing Professional Development

Job Category : Financial
Location : Nottinghamshire Community Housing Association
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £17.00

To support the Finance Manager – Treasury Management in meeting Group financial regulatory requirements.

Main responsibilities
Administration of appropriate manual and computerised records and reconciliations thereon in a timely manner; taking corrective action where required.

Assist in the monitoring of the day to day cash requirements for NCHA Group and in the servicing of treasury management, lender information requirements and securing and release of properties.

Assist in the raising of new loan finance as required including security valuation reports.

Extract and analyse data from the financial system and draft information where required.

Assist in period end and year end close down procedures producing the relevant documentation.

Assist in the production of statutory accounts, and other financial accounts and reports.

Answer generic queries on all aspects of the team’s work within agreed time limits.

Assist in the administration and production of NCHA Group financial regulatory returns and in internal and external audit processes.

Provide input to processes for business transformation in the provision of financial management services to NCHA Group; ensuring communication flows work well and good working relationships with customers are built and maintained.

Provide assistance and cover across roles in the directorate when required.

Knowledge
Part qualified CIMA/ACCA and/or degree holder in Accountancy/Finance/Law/Business related discipline

Skills and experience
Demonstrable knowledge and/or experience in a finance/business role

Demonstrable knowledge and/or experience of accounting / data systems

Experience of working successfully in a performance-oriented environment

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

Demonstrable high level of numeracy, IT and literacy skills and the ability to effectively communicate

Ability to prioritise effectively and work under own initiative

Job Category : Finance – Unqualified
Location : 2 Hillman Street, Hackney Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £20.84

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

1. As a supervisor for the Debt Management team you will be responsible for planning and monitoring tasks that enables the successful delivery of the business objectives of your designated team.
2. Responsible for the effective supervision of staff to deliver services that will achieve continuous improvement of the Council.
3. To assist and cover for the Debt Team Manager in providing a corporate debt management and credit control service for sundry debtors; monitoring compliance with standards and bringing to the attention of the Manager any deviations and recommendations. Managing the day-to-day functions of the team and staff.
   EXPERIENCE AND WORKING KNOWLEDGE
4. Credit control experience in a large organisation, preferably with experience of managing staff.
5. Knowledge of the key issues facing local government services and the role of debt management.
6. Knowledge of the key issues facing local government services and the role of debt management.
7. Experience of dealing with complex debt issues and advising senior managers.
8. Experience of dealing with customers and resolving queries in a timely and professional manner.
9. Sound knowledge, understanding and practical experience of the legal process involved in recovery of debts.
10. Experience of using Microsoft Office software and using information technology to enhance service provision or improve efficiency.
11. Extensive experience of using computerised debtor systems, CedAr Accounts Receivables being advantageous.
12. Experience of setting up customer direct debits and applying the direct debit rules and regulations.
    10.An understanding of performance management techniques and how to use them to improve service delivery.
    11.Good understanding of how banking and cash allocation systems function to enable payment queries to be resolved and accounts reconciled.
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    12.Extensive experience of credit control in a senior debt recovery role, preferably in a local authority and with experience of managing staff.
13. A member or associate of the Institute of Credit Management or other relevant qualification with a solid credit control background.
14. Experience of managing a team, appraising and motivating staff to achieve organisational goals and objectives
    Skills
15. Ability to manage and motivate staff to achieve individual and team targets and contribute towards corporate goals.
16. Able to identify and address staff training needs.
17. Able to plan, prioritise and organise workloads to deliver required outputs within prescribed timescales.
18. Able to deliver a customer-focused and professional service.
19. Ability to reconcile complex accounts and understand complicated issues.
20. Good problem-solving and flexible thinking skills.
21. Able to apply direct debit rules and regulations.
22. Ability to assist in the implementation of new initiatives to support corporate objectives and customer needs.
23. Ability to understand and appreciate the needs of service areas and meet the expectations of a diverse customer base while keeping commercial aspects in mind.

Job Category : Financial
Location : ALEXANDRA HOUSE, London Borough of Haringey
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £23.77

Funding manager to provide sound , efficient and effective administration financial plans and system to support the work of the early help commissioning service

Job Category : Finance
Location : County Hall, West Sussex County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £15.60

Please note the candidate will be required to work in the Chichester office one or two days per week, the rest can be worked from home.
About the job
West Sussex Fire and Rescue is undergoing a period of change. In this fast paced dynamic environment you will be responsible for creating and maintaining reports that effectively demonstrate our performance throughout our improvement journey. 
As a part of a small FRS performance team and working closely with the WSCC Performance and Intelligence team, you will assist in the analysis and evaluation of information from numerous sources through building insightful Power BI reports that will be presented to a range of stakeholders.
Using Power BI you will bring data to life, help to implement continuous improvement and inform decision making as we achieve our vision to be a data led service.
Required experience and skills
(These will be used as the shortlisting criteria)

Key Skills:

1. Demonstrable practical experience in analysing, interrogating and interpreting a wide range of complex information from a variety of sources and agencies. To include both quantitative and qualitative analysis.
2. Ability to use own initiative, working within recognised procedures, organising own workload in order to meet business needs. Using initiative to independently respond to unanticipated problems or situations with advice and guidance from senior manager regarding serious problems.
3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present analysis and findings clearly, concisely and accurately to a range of audiences in ways that promote understanding.
4. Sound problem solving skills with the ability to analyse complex issues and diagnose business solutions, making logical and rational decisions based on all information available

Qualifications and/or experience:
⦁ Previous experience in designing, creating and publishing reports in Power BI desktop is essential
⦁ Relevant degree, or equivalent qualification or experience demonstrating that level of applied knowledge in data analysis.
Experience of Fire Service operations and issues at national, regional, local levels is desirable.