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We only accept online applications. If you require access to a computer and/or the internet, you can use our facilities free of charge at The Amelia Scott. Please call ahead to book an appointment Tel. 01892 554171.
Please follow the link below to submit your application.
Equal Opportunities
Tunbridge Wells – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Safeguarding
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.



<h3>Jumpstart Your Career in Finance – Join Our Team!</h3>
An exciting opportunity has opened up for an enthusiastic and driven individual to become part of our dynamic Finance Team at Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. If you're looking to launch your career in finance, this is your chance to learn the essential skills that form the foundation of a successful finance professional.
<h3>What We Offer</h3>
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A varied and engaging role where no two days are the same
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The opportunity to gain formal qualifications while you work
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Hands-on training and support from a dedicated team
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A workplace where your ideas and initiative are encouraged
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A culture that values development and promotion from within
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<h3>About the Role</h3>
You'll play a pivotal role in our small, supportive team—helping to improve how we work and being a gatekeeper for key financial procedures. You’ll have real influence, ensuring best practices are followed and contributing to improvements that make a difference across the council.
<h3>What We’re Looking For</h3>
We're searching for someone who is:
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Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn
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Ready to become multi-skilled and take on new challenges
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Detail-oriented, accurate, and committed to high standards
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A confident communicator with a collaborative mindset
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Passionate about delivering excellent service to the community
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This is more than a job—it’s a meaningful opportunity to grow with us while serving the people of Tunbridge Wells.
What you get in return:
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<li>22 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 27 after 5 years’ continuous service</li>
<li>Membership to Local Government Pension Scheme with 19.7% employer contribution</li>
<li>Career development and training opportunities</li>
<li>Access to eye care vouchers and VDU Glasses</li>
<li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li>
<li>Access to EAP Services 24/7</li>
<li>Hybrid Working</li>
<li>Free parking</li>
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Please be aware that this post is subject to a staisfactory basic DBS Check.&nbsp;
For a detailed list of responsibilities and person criteria please see the Job Description and Person Specification below. If you would like an informal chat regarding the role, please contact Caroline Ball, Finance and Payroll Manager, on 01892 554231.
Our competency framework describes what's expected from our employees in terms of attitudes and behaviours. To view our core competencies, click here.
To stay up to date with our latest vacancies and what it’s like to work here you can follow us on twitter @TWBC_Jobs and LinkedIn @TWellsCouncil&nbsp;
Closing date:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 20th July 2025
Interview dates:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 25th July 2025 &nbsp;
How to apply
We only accept online applications. If you require access to a computer and/or the internet, you can use our facilities free of charge at The Amelia Scott. Please call ahead to book an appointment Tel. 01892 554171.
Please follow the link below to submit your application.
Equal Opportunities
Tunbridge Wells – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Safeguarding
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.
Further information on this vacancy

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Finance Assistant - Maternity Cover

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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.
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:
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<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>
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<li>Employee benefits including discounts on shopping, travel days out and more, Tusker car salary sacrifice scheme and discounts with your MOT</li>
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<li>Access to BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, a free, 24/7, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service</li>
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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;

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