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<h4>Why Southwark?</h4>At Southwark Council, we’re more than a local authority, we’re a community powered by integrity, innovation, and inclusion. It is a vibrant, diverse borough at the heart of London, home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with many social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population. Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London.We are proud to be one of the few councils in the sector to have consistently received clean audit opinions including for the financial year 2023-24 – a testament of our commitment to financial excellence and strong governance. Now’s your chance to join a forward-thinking finance team at the heart of local government. Drive innovation through major initiatives like ERP modernisation, enjoy flexible working, and grow in a culture that values integrity, inclusion and professional development.As a Senior Finance Manager (Deputy Chief Accountant) within our Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting function, you’ll play a pivotal role in strengthening the council’s financial foundations, ensuring transparency, compliance, and strategic alignment at every level.What makes this role stand out: <ul><li>Modernisation at scale: Be at the forefront of transformation, supporting the modernisation of systems and processes to deliver smarter, faster, more accurate financial management.</li><li>Empowered leadership: Join a high-performing, collaborative finance team where your expertise drives innovation, improvement, and accountability across all services.</li></ul><h4>What You'll Be Doing</h4><ul><li>Develop and manage the Council’s financial strategy and core financial services, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and statutory obligations.</li><li>Lead the sub-team within Corporate Finance responsible for key technical and statutory functions, including: </li><ul><li>Delivery of the Statement of Accounts and key statutory returns (e.g. RA/RO, Whole of Government Accounts).</li><li>Managing day-to-day liaison with external auditors and regulatory bodies.</li><li>Providing VAT, tax, and technical accounting advice across council services.</li><li>Overseeing Collection Fund accounting and assessing implications for the wider budget. </li></ul><li>Advise Senior Management, Cabinet Members, and Committees on financial policy, compliance, and reporting.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement across financial systems, controls, and performance frameworks.</li><li>Lead, empower, and develop your finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.</li></ul><h4>What We're Looking For</h4>Our team provides first-class Finance support across multiple service directorates. We need a dynamic and experienced Senior Finance Officer who will bring a blend of the following: <ul><li>A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA or equivalent) with strong leadership experience in a complex environment.</li><li>Deep technical accounting expertise, including statutory reporting and financial control.</li><li>Exceptional analytical, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.</li><li>A strategic mindset with the confidence to challenge, innovate, and inspire change.</li></ul><h4>Additional Information</h4>About Southwark CouncilAt Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Benefits and more information:<a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Working for Southwark Council – Southwark </a>Salary Range: £59,526 - £74,040 JNC Benefit: £2724 Application Closing Date: 11:59pm on 30th of November 2025Interview Date: W/C 8th of December 2025 We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian, and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council. Guaranteed Interview SchemeAs part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care.</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.</li></ul>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, in which case we will move the key dates for the process. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-PC1 Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2641431&amp;ptId=108923" target="_blank">Job Description &amp; Person Specification</a></li></ul>





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Southwark Council

Senior Finance Manager

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PARKING FINANCE MANAGER
Are you up for a challenge?
We are looking for a Parking Finance Manager for the Parking Service..
Among other things, you will be responsible for budget monitoring, control, review, analysis and outturn forecasting.
If you are interested in the role, please apply and indicate how you meet the person specification.
Please note: You must indicate how you meet the person specification, (addressing the knowledge, skills, experience/training and other requirements sections) or you may not be shortlisted for interview.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
For more information, please contact Osagie Ezekiel (<a href="mailto:Osagie.ezekiel@merton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Osagie.ezekiel@merton.gov.uk</a>)

London Borough of Merton

Parking Finance Manager

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Income and Resource Manager - Public Ream £54,267 - £57,402 &nbsp;per annum Newham is a vibrant inner-city borough in the heart of East London with excellent transport links to the rest of the Capital and South-East England. Home to the Olympic Park, the Royal Docks and City Hall, it is also one of the youngest and most diverse councils in the country, with a mission to Build a Fairer Newham for all of its Residents.&nbsp; &nbsp; The Income and Resource Manager role sits within the Public Realm directorate and has strategic oversight of the operation revenue and capital budgets with a value of approximately £26m within this area. Public Realm in Newham includes Street Cleansing, Waste and Recycling and Parks among other areas. The post acts as critical friend and internal audit for 30 budgets including 8 holding accounts. This role is a strategic and analytical based on the budget available, the forecasted spend and the Councils overall goals and objectives including savings targets and opportunities for growth. The post holder will report a monthly overview to the Director of Public Realm providing budget analysis, income forecast, risks and mitigations along with budget pressures and resolutions. You will need to be able to delivery complex data in a format suitable for your audience, who may not have a financial background.&nbsp; You will be able to develop your skills understanding complex service delivery, working with stakeholders at all levels and contributing to the financial stability of the Council. You will need to keep up to date with the legislative changes and changes within the organisation that will need to be reflected in the Directorates budgets.&nbsp; The post holder will be working directly with Heads of Service to support their financial operations and budget setting process. Knowledge of a zero based budgeting will be required as the service uses zero based budgeting annually to plan their forthcoming financial year. The post holder manages the Resource Officer who oversees, analyses and works with the payroll department to ensure all 500 Public Realm officers, including agency staff are paid accurately each month.&nbsp; The postholder will require excellent communication skills to work with staff and members at all levels within the organisation both within Public Realm and the wider Council including OneSource. You will be required to have a close working relationship with collages in the Corporate Finance team.&nbsp; The Income and Resource Manager role has strategic oversight of the Public Realm operation revenue and capital budgets with a value of approximately £26m. The post acts as critical friend and internal audit for 30 budgets including 8 holding accounts. This role is a strategic and analytical based on the budget available, the forecasted spend and the Councils overall goals and objectives including savings targets and opportunities for growth. The post holder will report a monthly overview to the Director of Public Realm providing budget analysis, income forecast, risks and mitigations along with budget pressures and resolutions. You will need to be able to delivery complex data in a format suitable for your audience, who may not have a financial background.&nbsp; You will be able to develop your skills understanding complex service delivery, working with stakeholders at all levels and contributing to the financial stability of the Council. You will need to keep up to date with the legislative changes and changes within the organisation that will need to be reflected in the Directorates budgets.&nbsp; The post holder will be working directly with Heads of Service to support their financial operations and budget setting process. Knowledge of a zero based budgeting will be required as the service uses zero based budgeting annually to plan their forthcoming financial year. The post holder manages the Resource Officer who oversees, analyses and works with the payroll department to ensure all 500 Public Realm officers, including agency staff are paid accurately each month.&nbsp; The postholder will require excellent communication skills to work with staff and members at all levels within the organisation both within Public Realm and the wider Council including OneSource. You will be required to have a close working relationship with collages in the Corporate Finance team.&nbsp; For more information on the role, please contact <a href="mailto:Lynsey.Smith@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Lynsey.Smith@newham.gov.uk</a>. Please view JD here Closes: 14th November 2025 Interviews and test: 20th November 2025 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

London Borough of Newham

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Permanent – Full Time
Location: Lynton House, Ilford
This is an exciting time for the London Borough of Redbridge; we are at the heart of regeneration and change in East London, with unprecedented investment in the area expected in the next few years and Cross Rail will open up new opportunities for new homes and jobs.&nbsp;We benefit&nbsp;from excellent transport links across London and Essex and our offices, based in Ilford, are only 9 minutes from Stratford and 18 minutes from Liverpool Street, in the heart of the city.
As part of the on-going strengthening of our pensions administration team, we are excited to offer the new-created post of&nbsp;Technical Officer. The successful applicant will be forward thinking, pro-active in bringing innovative ideas to the team. You will also be responsible for updating the pensions system (Altair) with system enhancements, regulatory changes as well as running data extracts, HMRC returns and monthly payroll interfaces. You will also have solid experience in administering the LGPS, fully conversant with the various sets of regulations and passionate about working with the pensions team to deliver a high-quality service for scheme members.
This role also involves liaising with employers and schools with regards to onboarding them on interfaces Including i-Connect) where currently not in place. To be responsible for maintaining the pension system to ensure the integrity, development, accuracy and usability of the system and other associated computerised and on-line systems as may be in use, providing the assurance that they can assist in the accurate, efficient and effective administration of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
To apply for this post please visit <a href="http://www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs</a> or copy the following link into your browser:&nbsp;
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All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief

London Borough of Redbridge

Pensions Technical Officer

Are you an experienced and dynamic leader with a passion for public service and systems excellence? We are seeking a Shared Service Manager – Systems, Support &amp; Control to join our senior management team within the Revenues &amp; Benefits Shared Service.About the RoleAs a key member team, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of systems administration, support services, and control functions across our shared service. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, efficient, services.You will also play a vital role in: <ul><li>Managing revenues in excess of £200 million and benefit payments over £60 million.</li><li>Overseeing system integrity, performance, and compliance across all IT platforms.</li><li>Leading year-end processes, system upgrades, and disaster recovery planning.</li><li>Driving innovation, continuous improvement, and service transformation.</li><li>Ensuring compliance with legislation, data protection, and audit requirements.</li></ul>About youAs an ideal candidate, you will have:<ul><li>At least 5 years of relevant management experience in Revenues and/or Benefits.</li><li>Strong knowledge of Housing Benefit, Council Tax, NNDR, and fraud prevention.</li><li>Proven experience in systems administration and performance management.</li><li>Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>IRRV Technician qualification or equivalent experience is desirable.</li></ul>What can we offer you?<ul><li>A stimulating and supportive work environment</li><li>Blending working (remote/office)</li><li>Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time</li><li>26-29 days annual leave rising to 34 days with 5 years' local government service</li><li>Employee well-being programme</li><li>Free parking when you are in the office</li></ul>Whilst this role is offered on a full-time basis, we are prepared to consider part time applications or requested for compressed working hours (subject to business need)How to apply For an informal discussion about the role and to find out more about East Herts Councils ambition please contact Carol Bulloch, Assistant Director Revenues &amp; Benefits on 01279 502077Closing date:16 November 2025 at 5pm Interviews will be held w/c 20 November 2025 So, if you’re believe that you can make a positive difference in East Hertfordshire please apply via the button shown. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and maintaining a firm commitment to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We believe that creating inclusive environments leads to stronger collaboration and better outcomes in our work.





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East Hertfordshire District Council

Shared Service Manager - Systems, Support & Control

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Formed in 2010, the Audit Partnership provides assurance, consultancy, risk and counter fraud services to both Dartford Borough and Sevenoaks District Councils.
With your professional skills and experience (CIA/PIIA qualified or equivalent) you’ll support the Head of Internal Audit to deliver the service and the Audit plan. In addition to this, you’ll put your organisational and accuracy skills into practice by managing your own audits as well as mentoring and supervising the work of our Trainee Auditors.
Working across all sections of both councils, you’ll provide a high quality, customer-focused service to ensure that audits are high quality and conducted in line with the Global Internal Audit Standards. You’ll have the opportunity to provide value, insightful assurance and consultancy to a variety of areas as well as working on complex projects and investigations.
This role is ideally suited to someone looking to develop and take the next step in their Audit career.
What’s in it for you?
We are one of the few local government authorities to hold Platinum Investors in People accreditation – our commitment to supporting and developing you is genuine and ongoing.
Other benefits include:
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<li>Enhanced annual leave of 31 days (excluding bank holidays)</li>
<li>Additional leave after 5 years of service</li>
<li>Extra Christmas closure day</li>
<li>Hybrid working</li>
<li>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Opportunities to join in with social activities</li>
<li>Free parking</li>
<li>Employee benefits including discounts on shopping, travel, days out and more,</li>
<li>Tusker car salary sacrifice scheme and discounts on your MOT</li>
<li>Access to BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, a free, 24/7, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service</li>
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Do you want to know more about the role? 
For further details on the role, please contact Jennifer Warrillow, Head of Internal Audit, on 01732 227053.
Do you want to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?
Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements, as your application will be judged against these criteria.
Closing date: 9th November 2025 
Interviews: 20th November 2025

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Please apply online via the 'Apply online' button which will take you to the Applicant Tracking System ('ATS') where, once you have applied, you can log on to your account to view the status of your application.&nbsp;
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Please contact Recruitment Services on 01784 444263 (24hr answer phone) or email <a href="mailto:recruitment@spelthorne.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@spelthorne.gov.uk</a> if you are having difficulty applying online.
Service Business Partner
Salary £39,051 - £52,595 pa (bar at £47,107pa)
Full Time 36 hours per week
Are you a finance professional who thrives on making a tangible impact? Do you want to use your skills to support a thriving community and help shape the financial future of a progressive council?
At Spelthorne Borough Council, we are more than just a local authority. Strategically located just south of Heathrow and alongside the River Thames, we are proud to serve one of the most dynamic areas in the west of London. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality services, protecting our valued environment, and supporting the wellbeing of our residents.
We are now looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Finance Service as a Service Business Partner.
Why Join Us?
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<li>Make a Difference: Be part of a team that is central to supporting strategic decisions and enabling positive change across the Council.</li>
<li>Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, and a strong focus on wellbeing.</li>
<li>Professional Growth: Take advantage of training, development programmes, and leadership pathways to support your career progression.</li>
<li>Inclusive Culture: We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion – where everyone is respected and encouraged to thrive.</li>
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About the Role
As a Service Business Partner, you will provide high-quality financial support and commercial insight to Housing Services Team, Group Heads, Service Managers, and budget holders. You will play a key role in helping the Council manage resources effectively, identify opportunities for improvement, and support informed decision-making.
Your core responsibilities will include:
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<li>Delivering accurate budget monitoring</li>
<li>Timely financial reporting and forecasting</li>
<li>Supporting the annual budget-setting and year-end processes</li>
<li>Contributing to strategic planning and governance</li>
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This is a great opportunity to add real value in a forward-thinking council where finance is central to driving transformation and aim to achieve financial sustainability through disciplined planning, effective governance, and transparent reporting.
Spelthorne Borough Council use the Microsoft Authenticator app as a secure way of accessing our network.&nbsp; Successful candidates will be required to use their own mobile device to download and use Authenticator.
This post is identified as a hybrid post supporting both office and home working in line with Spelthorne Borough Council’s policy. The post holder will be required to attend the office in line with a rota and any service requirements.
In return, we can offer excellent conditions of service with a benefits’ package that includes flexible working hours, pension scheme and at least 23 days’ paid leave per year (pro rata for part time).&nbsp;
Closing date: 21 November 2025 (noon)
Interview date: To be confirmed
To apply please use the ‘apply online’ button below.
CVs can only be accepted in support of a completed application form.
Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to all candidates.&nbsp; If we have not contacted, you within 3 weeks of the closing date then your application has been unsuccessful.
All shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email after the closing date.
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Spelthorne Borough Council

Service Business Partner

Ealing Council is a diverse and ambitious organisation that serves one of the largest and most multi-cultural boroughs in London.We are committed to improving the lives of our residents by building strong and connected communities. We aim to create an environment where every child can reach their potential and achieve their dreams.To help us achieve this, we have created a new role of School Bursarial and Resources Strategic Lead.We are looking to recruit a dynamic, experienced professional with a strong background in financial management. The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational and communication skills, proven experience of leading teams and delivering successful projects and the ability to collaborate with and influence stakeholders at all levels.As a School Bursarial and Resources Strategic Lead, you will:Lead and manage a sustainable, innovative, evolving School Bursarial Service, comprised of dedicated experienced education finance specialists, providing a client focused traded service that delivers strategic, operational and complex financial management advice, support and training to a large number of local authority maintained schools across the borough.Maintain frontload a case load of schools, delivering strategic, operational and complex financial management advice, support and training to school staff at all levels.Manage and support with projects related to financial and resource management, including to deliver training programmes and develop the use of software solutions for effective budget monitoring and management.Play a major role in supporting school financial sustainability, including supporting schools to set sustainable budgets, monitoring and risk management for school leaders and governors across all Local Authority maintained schools in Ealing and deficit recovery planning.Play a pivotal role in the planning, co-ordination and strategic development of the Dedicated Schools Grant for schools, High Needs and Early Years, both devolved to schools and centrally retained. This will include budget modelling, forecasting, making finance recommendations and communicating key changes to senior management and schools.Work with the head of service and Assistant Director on schools forum reporting, relationship management and decision making.Collaborate, work in partnership with and influence a wide range of stakeholders, including schools, internal services and departments, other LA’s, education professionals and central government.Where we workWe try to go to the office at Ealing Headquarters at least twice a week, and some of our work is done in the schools and communities of the borough of Ealing.You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage. It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.We’ve tried to make this website as accessible as possible. You can use the accessibility widget on the right hand side to make it more accessible to you and your needs.Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing’s workforce.Please note all applications will be determined on merit.Get in touch if you would like to know more.If you are interested in the role and working for Ealing, we would love to receive your application. If you would like an informal discussion about the role before you apply, contact Kim Price email <a href="mailto:kprice@ealing.gov.uk" target="_blank">kprice@ealing.gov.uk</a>.This post is subject to Ealing Council’s enhanced vetting process.<a href="https://www.ealing.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/21116/school_bursarial_and_resources_strategic_lead.pdf" target="_blank">Role profile:</a>Closing date: Thursday 06 November 2025.<ul></ul>

London Borough of Ealing

School Bursarial and Resources Strategic Lead

Ealing Council is a diverse and ambitious organisation that serves one of the largest and most multi-cultural boroughs in London.We are committed to improving the lives of our residents by building strong and connected communities. We aim to create an environment where every child can reach their potential and achieve their dreams.To help us achieve this, we have created a new role of School Bursarial and Resources Strategic Lead.We are looking to recruit a dynamic, experienced professional with a strong background in financial management. The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational and communication skills, proven experience of leading teams and delivering successful projects and the ability to collaborate with and influence stakeholders at all levels.As a School Bursarial and Resources Strategic Lead, you will:Lead and manage a sustainable, innovative, evolving School Bursarial Service, comprised of dedicated experienced education finance specialists, providing a client focused traded service that delivers strategic, operational and complex financial management advice, support and training to a large number of local authority maintained schools across the borough.Maintain frontload a case load of schools, delivering strategic, operational and complex financial management advice, support and training to school staff at all levels.Manage and support with projects related to financial and resource management, including to deliver training programmes and develop the use of software solutions for effective budget monitoring and management.Play a major role in supporting school financial sustainability, including supporting schools to set sustainable budgets, monitoring and risk management for school leaders and governors across all Local Authority maintained schools in Ealing and deficit recovery planning.Play a pivotal role in the planning, co-ordination and strategic development of the Dedicated Schools Grant for schools, High Needs and Early Years, both devolved to schools and centrally retained. This will include budget modelling, forecasting, making finance recommendations and communicating key changes to senior management and schools.Work with the head of service and Assistant Director on schools forum reporting, relationship management and decision making.Collaborate, work in partnership with and influence a wide range of stakeholders, including schools, internal services and departments, other LA’s, education professionals and central government.Where we workWe try to go to the office at Ealing Headquarters at least twice a week, and some of our work is done in the schools and communities of the borough of Ealing.You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage. It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.We’ve tried to make this website as accessible as possible. You can use the accessibility widget on the right hand side to make it more accessible to you and your needs.Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing’s workforce.Please note all applications will be determined on merit.Get in touch if you would like to know more.If you are interested in the role and working for Ealing, we would love to receive your application. If you would like an informal discussion about the role before you apply, contact Kim Price email <a href="mailto:kprice@ealing.gov.uk" target="_blank">kprice@ealing.gov.uk</a>.This post is subject to Ealing Council’s enhanced vetting process.<a href="https://www.ealing.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/20806/school_bursarial_and_resources_strategic_lead.pdf" target="_blank">Role profile</a>Closing date: Thursday 06 November 2025.<ul></ul>

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

 Closing date: 9^th November 2025&nbsp;
 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct

Assistant Finance Manager

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





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