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An excellent opportunity....&nbsp; Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here. The Post
We are recruiting for up to two Senior Finance Analysts to act as Business Partners across the following areas:
<ul>
<li>Deputy Chief Accountant Business Partner – Chief Accountants Team</li>
<li>Pensions Business Partner – Pensions &amp; Companies Team</li>
</ul>
As Deputy Chief Accountant Business Partner, you will play a central role in ensuring the financial integrity and transparency of Brent Council’s statutory reporting. Reporting to the Chief Accountant, you will lead the preparation and delivery of the Council’s Statement of Accounts and other financial reporting, ensuring compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements. You will also oversee VAT reporting and contribute to the development of financial policies and procedures that support robust financial governance.
This is a high-impact role that requires strong technical expertise and the ability to manage complex financial processes across the entire organisation. You will lead a small, high-performing team—including Finance Analysts and graduate trainees—providing mentorship and fostering professional development. You will also act as a key liaison with internal and external auditors, HMRC, and other stakeholders, ensuring the Council’s financial reporting is accurate, timely, and audit-ready.
As a Senior Finance Analyst, you will play a vital role in shaping the strategic direction and safeguarding the financial integrity of the Brent Pension Fund, which supports more than 22,000 current and former local government employees. Working closely with the Head of Finance and leading a small, dedicated team, you will provide professional financial advice on all aspects of the Pension Fund. You will take the lead on preparing and delivering the Fund’s statutory accounts and annual report, support the development and monitoring of the investment strategy, and contribute to long-term financial planning and risk management. You will also act as a key liaison with external auditors, actuaries, and investment fund managers, and will be responsible for drafting and presenting reports to the Pension Fund Sub-Committee and Local Pension Board.
The Senior Finance Analysts will report into the relevant Head of Finance. They will provide officers and senior stakeholders with high level professional advice and make a positive contribution to the delivery of the service. Key activities will include:
<ul>
<li>Being actively involved in material business decisions to ensure immediate and longer-term implications, opportunities and risks are fully considered, and alignment with the organisation’s financial strategy.</li>
<li>Leading the promotion of good financial management so that public money is safeguarded at all times and used appropriately, economically, efficiently and effectively.</li>
<li>Promoting and developing a culture that supports a Self-Service approach to service delivery.</li>
<li>Ensuring a systematic approach to financial control alongside the&nbsp;modernisation&nbsp;and streamlining of all processes.</li>
<li>Supporting the departmental Head of Finance in the provision of high-level professional advice on a very broad range of financial issues.</li>
<li>Managing and leading staff to achieve high performance and effective operational delivery, including developing and improving staff capability&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
The Person
A driven and motivated fully qualified accountant.&nbsp;
Excellent communications skills and the ability to challenge and influence a range of stakeholders.&nbsp;
Experience of supporting budget management for complex demand led services is essential.&nbsp;
Full details are provided in the attached job description and person specification.
Our Offer to You
In addition to your salary, you will also get to enjoy the following benefits:
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years continuous service •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Very generous employer pension contribution •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home 2 days per week (laptop provided) •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A wide range of family friendly policies such as parental leave •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Access to affordable parking nearby •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Access to our Zipcar scheme&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Access to our Employee Assistance programme for free confidential counselling •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Season ticket loan for public transport •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cycle to work scheme and good onsite facilities •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Access to My Brent Rewards for big brand discounts, local offers and money off for travel, cinema and shopping vouchers. &nbsp; Closing Date: 7 July 2025 (23:59) Assessment &amp; Interview Date: w/c 21 July 2025 Start Date: August/September 2025 Additional Information
Location: Civic Centre and other locations from time to time&nbsp;&nbsp;
If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement. Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.
We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances. The information we collect 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. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">here</a>.
Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.
As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@brent.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@brent.gov.uk</a>

Brent Council

This is Brent

Senior Finance Analyst

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Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CV’s submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Are you organised, detail-oriented, and confident dealing with sensitive financial matters? We are looking for a Debt Recovery Officer to join our dedicated team at Hertsmere Borough Council.
In this key role, you will provide administrative, technical, and legal support for debt recovery proceedings and enforcement remedies in accordance with current legislation. You will also play an active part in direct negotiations with debtors, enforcement agents, and other relevant bodies, while identifying and processing irrecoverable debts.
Key responsibilities include:
<ul>
<li>Assisting with debt recovery proceedings through a variety of legal and enforcement methods</li>
<li>Supporting forfeiture proceedings for commercial leases in arrears</li>
<li>Attending County Court hearings relating to debt recovery, lease forfeiture, and opposing tenant relief applications</li>
<li>Liaising with external agencies and enforcement bodies</li>
<li>Managing case documentation and supporting legal processes throughout</li>
<li>Offering other general support to the Legal Services Team</li>
</ul>
What we are looking for:
A proactive, methodical individual with strong communication and negotiation skills and a sound understanding of debt recovery procedures.&nbsp;
The post holder will require a discreet and empathetic approach to deal with sensitive issues professionally.&nbsp; Experience in legal or enforcement environments is desirable but not essential.
Benefits include:
<ul>
<li>27 – 32 days annual leave (depending on length of local government service), plus bank holidays</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Flexi-leave (accrue up to 2 extra days off per month)</li>
<li>Free gym membership</li>
<li>Cycle-to-Work Scheme and free Beryl Bike rides</li>
<li>Wellbeing initiatives including lunchtime yoga, flu jabs, and health MOTs</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>
<li>Hybrid working – up to three days per week from home</li>
</ul>
If you are ready to contribute to fair and effective debt management while supporting the local community, we would love to hear from you.
Please note: this vacancy may close early depending on the volume of suitable applications received, so we encourage you to apply promptly.
Closing date:&nbsp; Monday 21st July, 10am
No Agencies – Direct Applications Only

Hertsmere Borough Council

Debt Recovery Officer

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Enfield Council are a dynamic local authority driven by a clear vision of how we will transform the borough, address inequality and create a lifetime of opportunities for everyone who lives, works and learns in Enfield. 
A vacancy has arisen in the Finance Business Partnering team - Education and Schools Finance Team for a Finance Assistant. 
The role will support a busy finance team providing timely and high standards of customer service to schools and other Council staff in respect of payments to schools and dealing with queries and other finance related tasks. Key duties include: 
 
 - Calculating and updating monthly payments to schools using the Council's schools advances system 
 - Completing financial reconciliations and ensuring that any imbalances are investigated and resolved 
 - Checking and following up on monthly and quarterly schools finance returns 
 - Liaising with Council staff and schools to deal with queries 
 - Pro-actively seeking opportunities to improve processes 
 
To be suitable for the role you need to have strong numeracy and literacy skills, have good attention to detail and work accurately. You will also have good IT skills, specifically using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook and accounting skills. 
If you are have finance experience and enjoy dealing with people and resolving queries, then we'd like to hear from you. 
Enfield offers a hybrid working arrangement with an expectation that staff will be in the office at least one day every other week as a minimum. 
 
 - Staff will be expected to attend the office as required by the service. 
 
Contact Details - 
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Rebecca Spyrou at <a href="mailto:rebecca.spyrou@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">rebecca.spyrou@enfield.gov.uk</a> or at 020 8132 0008 
team. 
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV. 
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more. 
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council: 
 
 - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 
 - Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. 
 - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. 
 - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. 
 - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. 
 - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. 
 - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. 
 - 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care. 
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.

London Borough of Enfield

Finance Payments and Admin Officer

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Insurance Officer/Claims Handler £37,068 - £40,755 per annum About the role Another great opportunity has arisen to join the Newham Council Insurance Team as an Insurance Officer/Claims Handler, based at Newham Dockside with home-working capabilities. If you are: <ul>
<li>Able to process information logically</li> <li>A good learner and well organised in your work&nbsp;</li> <li>Keen to achieve results and not settle for status quo</li> <li>Able to work well in a team but also on your own initiative</li> </ul> &nbsp;Then you can be a part of this dynamic team. You will be an integral member of the team responsible for the Council's insurance matters. You will support the Head of Insurance &amp; PFI Contracts by providing a proactive and efficient service to officers and customers by undertaking a range of insurance technical and administrative duties. This is a busy and challenging role with a range of duties, making every day different. We are committed to providing full training to support your development. You will be involved in the day-to-day insurance tasks which will include: •&nbsp;processing claims, analysing investigations, assisting with settlement decisions, and processing payments •&nbsp;responding to queries in writing and verbally (mainly email and telephone), providing good customer service •&nbsp;planning, prioritising, and sharing the team workloads •&nbsp;performing other transactional and ad-hoc tasks You will need •&nbsp;an ability to maintain accurate records with a high level of attention to detail •&nbsp;experience of working with IT software, including Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, and Excel) or similar. •&nbsp;good customer service. Being professional and polite when dealing with customers, by telephone or in writing, and able to remain calm in difficult situations •&nbsp;an understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements in the workplace. The Insurance team is part of the wider Finance Function. The team is responsible for delivering the Council's comprehensive insurance programme. Teamwork is key to the delivery of the function and the ethos of continuous improvement is underpinned by commitment to career development. We reserve the right to close the job advert early, if we receive a high number of applications. Please view JD here Closing Date: 18th July 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 CV and 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

Insurance Officer/Claims Handler

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Brentwood Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.&nbsp; People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.
It is our policy that if you have not heard back within 3 weeks of the closing date you should assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.



(Starting salary dependent upon skills and qualifications, progression subject to satisfactory performance)
<h3>The OneTeam partnership</h3>
Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council have formed an exciting strategic partnership,&nbsp;and the Corporate Finance Team provide support to both Councils.
<h3>About the role</h3>
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our recently formed Corporate Finance Team for a Housing Revenue Account (HRA), Capital and Treasury Principal Accountant. The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively under pressure to deliver positive outcomes. The role covers strategic HRA and capital financing, investments and treasury.
Please view the Job Description and Person Specification below for more information.
<h3>About the candidate</h3>
This opportunity would suit an individual who has experience of HRA and capital accounting, who is looking to further enhance their career.
<h3>Benefits of working for us</h3>
In return, we offer a generous annual leave entitlement, enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme, access to our employee assistance programme and staff benefits platform with discounts across a range of retailers.
For an informal discussion please contact Sarah Harris – Corporate Manager (Financial Management) on 01277 312500.
Please note – this is a hybrid role, which will require working at both Councils' sites. The successful candidate will be employed by Brentwood Borough Council.

Brentwood Borough Council

Principal Accountant – HRA, Capital and Investments

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.




Can you provide high quality management in a fast-paced Payroll team? &nbsp;
Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here. &nbsp;
The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us. &nbsp;
The Post
&nbsp;
The role involves the management of the Local Authority’s payroll service, ensuring that each stage of the payroll process is properly carried out, that all staff are paid correctly, and on time in accordance with all relevant legislation, policies and procedures. To ensure that correct payments are made and appropriate information provided to our pension schemes, HMRC and other statutory and pension scheme bodies.
&nbsp;
Key responsibilities will include:
<ul>
<li>
Accurate Payroll Processing:&nbsp;Ensuring all payroll-related activities are processed accurately and on time,&nbsp;</li>
<li>
Compliance and Reporting:&nbsp;Maintaining compliance with all relevant Local authority labour laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements.&nbsp;</li>
<li>
System Management:&nbsp;Overseeing and managing payroll systems, identifying and resolving issues, and improving efficiency.&nbsp;</li>
<li>
Staff Training:&nbsp;Hiring and training new payroll team members, and supervising payroll staff on payroll processes, procedures, and regulations.&nbsp;</li>
<li>
Discrepancy Resolution:&nbsp;Proactively identifying and resolving payroll discrepancies.&nbsp;</li>
<li>
Reporting:&nbsp;Generating reports on payroll data for management and relevant stakeholders.&nbsp;</li>
<li>
Project Management:&nbsp;Leading and managing payroll-related projects and process improvement</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;Please note; eligibility to obtain UK Security Check DBS clearance is essential.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
The Person
Our ideal candidate will have the ability to lead, motivate, and mentor a payroll team, fostering a positive and productive work environment, whilst also using their initiative to identify areas for improvement in payroll processes and implement changes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.&nbsp;&nbsp;
You will have expertise in using payroll software and other relevant technology to manage and process payroll efficiently, whilst also having a thorough understanding of payroll calculations, deductions, tax regulations, and reporting requirements along with an in-depth knowledge of payroll-related laws, regulations, and compliance requirements at local authority levels.
You will be a good communicator in order to effectively deal with employees, management, and other stakeholders regarding payroll matters, explaining complex information clearly and the capacity to troubleshoot payroll issues, resolve discrepancies, and implement solutions to ensure smooth payroll processing.&nbsp;
You will be a member of the Institute of Payroll Professionals (IPP) and hold the relevant qualification or be able to demonstrate substantial experience in Oracle Cloud HCM and payroll processes.
Closing date: 6 July 2025 (23:59) &nbsp;
Additional Information&nbsp;

 If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.


Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances. &nbsp;
The information we collect 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. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">here</a>. &nbsp;
Brent has a positive approach to flexible working. &nbsp;
As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@brent.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@brent.gov.uk</a> &nbsp;

Payroll Manager

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Brentwood Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.&nbsp; People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.
It is our policy that if you have not heard back within 3 weeks of the closing date you should assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.



(Starting salary dependent upon skills and qualifications, progression subject to satisfactory performance)
<h3>The OneTeam partnership</h3>
Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council have formed an exciting strategic partnership,&nbsp;and the Corporate Finance Team provide support to both Councils.
<h3>About the role</h3>
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our recently formed Corporate Finance Team for an Accounts Assistant. The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively under pressure to deliver positive outcomes. The role covers transactional, operational and business support functions to handle the day-to-day finance tasks including journals, purchase orders, data analytics, complete returns, support cash management and reconciliations.
Please view the Job Description and Person Specification below for more information.
<h3>About the candidate</h3>
This opportunity would suit either an individual who has experience within an accounts team or some who is looking to start a career in finance.
<h3>Benefits of working for us</h3>
In return, we offer a generous annual leave entitlement, enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme, access to our employee assistance programme and staff benefits platform with discounts across a range of retailers.
For an informal discussion please contact Sarah Harris – Corporate Manager (Financial Management) on 01277 312500.
Please note – this is a hybrid role, which will require working at both Councils' sites. The successful candidate will be employed by Brentwood Borough Council.

Accounts Assistant

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We are looking for a qualified accountant (CCAB or CIMA) who will be fully involved and make a major contribution to the full range of functions of a district council finance team.
This will include playing a key role in the production of the annual accounts and the annual budget, as well as treasury management, staff management and involvement in projects.
Sevenoaks District Council provides a great opportunity for you, as we are financially self-sufficient and have two companies. At this exciting time of change for district councils, this is your opportunity to join us and gain new experience as the council and you develop together.
Benefits of working for Sevenoaks District Council 
We are one of the few local government authorities to hold Platinum Investors in People accreditation, which highlights our passion for supporting people, developing talent, and working collaboratively and innovatively.
Other benefits include:
<ul>
<li>Hybrid working (at least two days on-site per week at Argyle Road, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HG)</li>
<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>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Free parking</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Employee benefits including discounts on shopping, travel days out and more, Tusker car salary sacrifice scheme and discounts with your MOT</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Access to BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, a free, 24/7, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service</li>
</ul>
Find out more
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Jessica Booth, Head of Finance, on 01732 227436.
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:&nbsp; 13 July 2025 
Interviews: TBC &nbsp;

Accountancy Manager

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Head of Finance – Service Reform and Strategy&nbsp;
Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here. &nbsp;
The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.
&nbsp;
The Post
As a key member of Brent Council’s senior finance leadership team, this role serves as the principal financial adviser to the Section 151 Officer, Deputy S151 Officer, Elected Members, and the Corporate Director for Service Reform &amp; Strategy. The position plays a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the department’s financial strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities and fiscal sustainability.&nbsp; The role involves building and maintaining strong partnerships with key stakeholders, including health sector partners, and leveraging financial insights to support strategic decision-making and policy development.
The Person
Leading a team of Finance Business Partners (2 Senior Finance Analysts, 2 Finance Analysts and graduate trainee), the postholder oversees financial support across a diverse portfolio, including Adult Social Care, Strategic Commissioning and Capacity Building, Public Health, Leisure &amp; Parks, Integrated Care Partnerships, and Communications, Insight &amp; Innovation. The team provides expert financial advice, robust challenge, and strategic support to service directors—enabling effective budget management, financial modelling of policy and corporate initiatives, and the delivery of savings and service efficiencies in line with the Council’s values and objectives. Our Offer to You
In addition to your salary, you will also get to enjoy the following benefits:
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years continuous service •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Very generous employer pension contribution •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home 2 days per week (laptop provided) •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A wide range of family friendly policies such as parental leave •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Access to affordable parking nearby •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Access to our Zipcar scheme&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Access to our Employee Assistance programme for free confidential counselling •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Season ticket loan for public transport •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cycle to work scheme and good onsite facilities •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Access to My Brent Rewards for big brand discounts, local offers and money off for travel, cinema and shopping vouchers.
Closing date: 7 July 2025 (23:59) &nbsp;
Additional Information&nbsp;

If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.


Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application. &nbsp;

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances. &nbsp;
The information we collect 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. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">here</a>. &nbsp;
Brent has a positive approach to flexible working. &nbsp;
As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@brent.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@brent.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;

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Financial Processes Officer (Payroll) (P01163)Starting salary £29,802pa with potential progression to £32,956pa on achieving designated skills and experience37 hours per week (hybrid working)Are you passionate about payroll and looking to make a difference in a diverse payroll environment?We are looking for a Financial Processes Officer with expertise in payroll administration to join our team. In this role, you’ll be an integral part of ensuring our payroll processes run smoothly and efficiently.In this pivotal role, you will handle payroll transactions with precision, ensuring the seamless collection and validation of data.Your expertise will help resolve a wide range of payroll-related issues for staff through various communication channels.You will process starters, leavers and other changes on the payroll system, undertake calculations, process payrolls and third party returns and payments. You will also be responsible for resolving queries from members of staff about payroll issues.In addition to providing payroll administration support, you will be working as part of the wider finance team to deliver a broad range of financial activities relating to accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and banking.We are looking for someone who has<ul>
<li>Previous experience of working in payroll</li>
<li>A good working knowledge of payroll procedures and systems</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to handle face-to-face and telephone queries</li>
<li>The ability to prioritise tasks to meet competing deadlines and be able to work both independently and as part of a team</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain confidentiality</li>
<li>The ability to provide clear guidance on payroll matters</li>
</ul>The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential in this post.Closing date for applications is 13 July 2025.Remote assessments will be held on 22 July 2025.Interviews will be held 29 July 2025.

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