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About the RoleSalary: £28,624 to £31,067 per annum (£23,208 to £25,189 pro rata) Contract Type: Fixed Term/Secondment, covering maternity leave Working Pattern: Part time (30 hours per week, flexible shift patterns to be discussed at interview) Location: Based in Cuckfield, Haywards Heath but also to cover in Crawley We are seeking a passionate individual with excellent organisational and a strong customer service ethic and a "can do" attitude to support our Children's Residential Homes.As a Bursar, you will work to support a group of residential homes around all day-to-day financial responsibilities. You will be responsible for detailed monitoring of Home's accounts, advising on the reason for an implication of variances and any recommendations. You will manage petty cash and ensure appropriate use of the Home's bank accounts, process orders and approve payments ensuring correct financial control is applied. Day-to-day operations are managed by our Home's Managers, with strategic oversight and developmental support provided by our Business Manager.You will be required to undertake all required training appropriate to your role, including basic training in relation to communication with and care of children, including awareness of Team Teach which supports children to be safe and safeguarding.As public transport options are limited to our homes, successful applicants should be prepared to travel to sites using their own means.Internal candidates wishing to apply for this role will be considered for a secondment position. Please can you therefore discuss and agree this with your manager before applying for this position.About UsWSCC operate a range of children's homes which provide a diverse range of services to some of the most vulnerable and 'at risk' children in the County, ranging in age from 7 to 18 years. These services include full time care (Looked After Children), short breaks, shared care, outreach services, day care and access to clubs and activities in the homes. The children looked after within our homes present varying levels of risk to themselves and others. The services we provide to those not looked after on a full-time basis have a significant and direct impact in reducing the risk of familial breakdown.Our aim at WSCC is to put the children first and secure the best outcomes for them by listening to their needs and ensuring they have a voice and are heard. All children in residential care should be loved, happy, healthy, safe from harm and able to develop, thrive and fulfil their potential. It is our responsibility to ensure that this happens.About YouTo succeed at this role, you will need some of the following key skills and experience:<ul>
<li>Ability to analyse complex financial information and draw sound practical conclusions and appropriate actions.</li>
<li>Clear and effective communications skills to present information for managers and contribute to reports.</li>
<li>Good numeracy skills in order to make sound and accurate financial calculations, working with an understanding of finance.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team to support the Homes while working to a high standard and within agreed timescales, using own initiative where required to resolve any issues while at a Home.</li>
<li>Ability to work flexibly to allocated duties as part of a small team supporting across the County when necessary.</li>
<li>Experience of providing specialist advice to a range of people, including explaining complex financial information and working in a customer orientated environment.</li>
<li>3 A levels at A-D (Maths related desirable) or equivalent qualification or experience demonstrating that level of ability, applied knowledge and understanding.</li>
</ul>For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.Rewards and BenefitsAs an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do. Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following:In addition to working within a great team and a brilliant opportunity you will receive:For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05855To apply, upload your CV and cover letter explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and an occupational health check.Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/" target="_blank">application help</a> page. Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Bursar - Children's Residential Home

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Financial Assessments Review Officer Apprentice
We have an excellent opportunity available for a Financial Assessments Review Officer Apprentice to join our Adult Social Care Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, 18-month Fixed Term Contract.
As the Financial Assessment Review Officer Apprentice, you will play a key role in providing high quality support to the Financial Assessment and Payments team. This role will include reviewing customer contributions towards the cost of their care and ensuring any entitlement to welfare benefits and allowances are maximised.
You will check information is correct and that customer charges are based on up-to-date information – in line with the Council’s policy and the Care Act.
Apprenticeship
The successful candidate will undertake the Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship delivered by Impact Futures.
The postholder will need to be confident with the use of Microsoft Office and be willing to learn new systems. You will be an excellent communicator, self-motivated with a positive outlook, and have excellent attention to detail.
Benefits:
Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days, plus Bank Holidays
⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme
⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
⭐&nbsp;A range of local &amp; lifestyle discounts
⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
⭐ Salary sacrifice car &amp; cycle to work schemes
⭐ And much more!&nbsp;
Key Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Carry out financial assessments reviews and annual reviews under the Council’s Charging Policies and other legal frameworks, through desk-based work, in accordance with defined legislation, procedures and timescales so the Council may correctly charge for social services care packages, respite and residential care.</li>
<li>Following process and procedure as per the Care Act 2014</li>
<li>Being able to communicate with colleagues and customers in an easy-to-understand language</li>
<li>To proactively identify service improvements, making recommendations to improve overall service delivery and customer service or working practices with knowledge of legislative requirements, quality assurance objectives and good practice. This may include contributing to development of IT systems to support improvements</li>
<li>Ensure the review of the assessments are dealt with correctly and in a timely manner, giving advice and guidance as required.</li>
<li>Liaise with legal services in order to seek advice on complex legal issues relating to financial assessment reviews, where appropriate</li>
</ul>
Candidate requirements:
<ul>
<li>Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.</li>
<li>Good IT skills including Office software such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Teams.</li>
<li>Ability to actively listen to extract and assess important information.</li>
<li>Experience within a customer focused service providing excellent customer service.</li>
<li>Experience of working with vulnerable customers</li>
<li>Experience of administering processes to tight timescales and with a high level of accuracy.</li>
<li>Previous experience of working in an office environment.</li>
<li>Able to work with budget holders on a high-level basis</li>
<li>Full Driving License &amp; access to own car</li>
</ul>
Apprenticeship requirements: 
You must have been a UK, EEA, or EU resident for at least the past three years to undertake this training programme.
If you do not have a level 2 or equivalent in Maths and English, you will be required to work towards achieving these qualifications as part of your apprenticeship.
Our Area
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.
We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
If you think this role would suit you and you would like further information, please contact: Francisco De Sousa via email <a href="mailto:francisco.desousa@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">francisco.desousa@wokingham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;
Closing Date for Applications:&nbsp; 3rd August 2025, 11pm
Interview Date: W/C 11th August 2025
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful.&nbsp; Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.&nbsp;
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Wokingham Borough Council

Financial Assessments Review Officer Apprentice

<h4>The Role</h4>Do you see yourself making a difference in your local community?Can you lead a high-performing team that supports some of our most vulnerable residents?Does the idea of contributing to a fair, efficient Adult Social Care service appeal to you?If yes, we have the perfect role for you!Our Adult Social Care Division is looking for a passionate and dedicated Client Finance Team Manager to join our amazing service and help make a difference today!About the Role:This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Charging Team within Southwark Council’s Personal Budgets and Client Finance Service. With a strong focus on financial assessments, the team plays a critical role in reviewing financial assessment forms, calculating client contributions, and ensuring residents receive fair and accurate decisions on their eligibility for council-funded care.As Client Finance Team Manager, you’ll be responsible for:<ul><li>Managing a team of seven Client Finance Caseworkers.</li><li>Overseeing the processing of new financial assessments and ensuring supporting evidence is collected.</li><li>Leading the review of historical cases to maintain accurate and up-to-date records.</li><li>Ensuring assessments are completed fairly, efficiently, and in line with legislation and council policy.</li><li>Contributing to Adult Social Care’s financial sustainability by ensuring accurate income collection.</li></ul>About You:We’re looking for someone with a strong understanding of financial assessment processes in Adult Social Care and the ability to lead and motivate a busy team. You’ll bring:<ul><li>Experience managing or supervising a finance or assessment-related team.</li><li>A clear understanding of personal budgets, charging policies, and relevant legislation.</li><li>Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>A commitment to fairness, quality service delivery, and continuous improvement.</li></ul>About the Team:You’ll be joining a supportive and purpose-driven team at the heart of Southwark Council’s Adult Social Care Division, with a budget of over £120 million dedicated to improving lives in our community. Our Personal Budgets and Client Finance Service plays a vital role in ensuring equitable access to support and funding.At Southwark, we’re committed to development, collaboration, and inclusion. You’ll have access to professional growth opportunities, supportive leadership, and the chance to make a real impact.For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.Contact Information:For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Deborah Greenwood at <a href="mailto:deborah.greenwood@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">deborah.greenwood@southwark.gov.uk</a>Additional Information:This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.Benefits and more information:In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Staff Benefits</a> page.<h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Advert close date: 11:59pm on 28th July 2025Shortlisting date/s: 29th July 2025Interview date/s: 7th August 2025The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As 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 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 <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2545824&amp;ptId=105640" target="_blank">Client Finance Team Manager.docx</a></li></ul>





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Client Finance Team Manager

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Fixed Term Contract – 18 Months
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 are we are looking to recruit an experienced professional with a strong finance background to join our School Bursarial Service as a Senior Support Officer on an 18 month fixed term contract.
The School Bursarial Service is a team of dedicated experienced education finance specialists, providing a client focused traded service covering operational finance support and strategic finance consultancy.
The team support a large number of local authority maintained schools across the borough, offering a range of flexible and comprehensive support options tailored to their needs. We work across all ages, phases and types of maintained education provision.
The School Bursarial Service (SBS) is committed to delivering efficient, professional, flexible, front-line support from a team with diverse experience and qualifications.
As a School Bursarial Service Senior Support Officer, you will:
Provide essential front-line support to schools in collecting, collating, maintaining, analysing and reporting on finance data, and monitoring outcomes in relation to schools’ financial performance.
Design and deliver impactful training session and assist the Head of Service in the development of the service, its systems and processes.
Support schools in producing and interpreting both financial and non-financial information, meeting statutory reporting requirements, forecasting, modelling and planning for the impact of internal and external risk factors and opportunities across all aspects of income and expenditure.
Provide strategic advice on funding streams, sustainable budget planning, benchmarking, financial efficiencies and deficit recovery planning.
Ensure continuous development so that our practice is of a high quality. We make ongoing improvements to our service, strengthening the way we work to increase levels of financial knowledge, sustainability and resilience within schools.
Collaborate and work in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders. Partnership working with schools and other local authority services and department is at the heart of our approach.
Where we work
We try to go to the office at Ealing Headquarters at least once a week, and some of our work is done in the schools of the borough of Ealing.
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 via <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.
Closing date:&nbsp;Monday 21 July 2025
Interviews:&nbsp;to be held week commencing 04 August 2025

London Borough of Ealing

Schools Bursarial Service Senior Support Officer

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Fixed term until 31st March 2026 - Full
 time 37 hours per week
We're looking for a dedicated and motivated
 Income and Recovery Officer to join our Client Finances Team in
 Adult Social Care at Reading Borough Council. This is a fantastic
 opportunity to support the financial wellbeing of residents who
 receive care services, by ensuring accurate billing and effective
 recovery of income, while providing compassionate and informed
 advice. 
 
We seek the best talent from the widest
 pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our
 success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident
 Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued
 employment of people with disabilities.
We support hybrid working, its important to
 us that working arrangements are designed to enable our employees
 to excel and within this role you'll have the opportunity to work
 in a way that suits your lifestyle.
About the role:
As an Income and Recovery Officer, you'll
 play a vital role in supporting the financial sustainability of
 Adult Social Care services. You'll be responsible for recovering
 outstanding care charges by engaging directly with customers,
 their families, and care providers. Whether its negotiating
 payment plans or providing advice to those experiencing financial
 difficulties, your focus will be on delivering a respectful,
 fair, and customer-centred service. 
 
You'll process invoices, administer direct
 debits, and investigate payment queries, ensuring that records
 are accurate and up to date. You'll respond to enquiries across a
 range of channels - phone, email, face-to-face and work closely
 with internal teams and external agencies, including the
 Department for Work and Pensions, Citizens Advice, and legal
 representatives, to resolve complex issues and support vulnerable
 residents. 
 
Depending on your experience and
 progression within the role, you may also be involved in more
 advanced tasks such as preparing legal cases, responding to
 formal complaints, making home visits, or representing the
 Council in court proceedings. You'll also help promote financial
 and digital inclusion, signpost customers to further support, and
 contribute to the Councils digital transformation and continuous
 service improvement.

About
 you:
We&amp;©re looking for someone who is:
<ul>
<li>Customer-focused and empathetic, with
 the ability to handle sensitive and challenging situations
 professionally.</li>
<li>Organised and detail-oriented, capable
 of managing workloads independently.</li>
<li>Confident with numbers and systems, able
 to navigate databases, payment systems, and Microsoft Office
 tools.</li>
<li>A strong communicator, both in writing
 and verbally, with great negotiation skills.</li>
<li>Committed to continuous improvement and
 learning, with a good understanding of income recovery
 processes, welfare benefits, and legal frameworks (or a
 willingness to develop this).</li>
</ul>
You'll be part of a team that relies on
 each individual to play their part to the best of their ability.
 As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day,
 you'll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part
 in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. 
 
Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a
 great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the
 benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we
 will achieve this:

Work Together as
 one team - work collaboratively, with each other and
 with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in
 everything we do
Drive
 Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and
 put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take
 responsibility for our own learning and development and for
 reaching our potential
Be
 Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance -
 striving to be even better - and be prepared to engage with and
 challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way
Make a
 Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of
 customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the
 services needed at the time they are needed

Our
 offer:
We offer a supportive environment to grow
 and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas
 across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and
 you'll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and
 collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of
 benefits including:
<ul>
<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days
 holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after
 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working
 opportunities&nbsp;</li>
<li>Modern working environment at 19 Bennet
 Road, Reading</li>
<li>
<a href="http://www.berkshirepensions.org.uk/" target="_blank">Local Government Pension
 Scheme</a> (LGPS)</li>
<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual
 salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery)
 rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the
 cost of your rail/ bus journey, to &amp; from work</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme
 allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three
 years.&nbsp; The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road
 tax</li>
</ul>
For more
 information on this position please contact: Micheala Smith -
 Senior Income and Recovery Officer - <a href="mailto:micheala.smith@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">micheala.smith@reading.gov.uk</a>

 
Closing Date: Sunday 20th July 2025
Interview Date: to be confirmed
Please note that the closing date is given
 as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a
 sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore,
 it is strongly advised that you complete and return your
 application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Reading Borough Council

Income and Recovery Officer (Adult Social Care)

<h4>The Role</h4>This role sits within the Commercial Services Team reporting to the Divisional Commercial Manager. Working alongside the Senior Quantity Surveyor this role provides services to the Asset Management Service - predominantly Public Realm; Pest Control Service and Fleet Service in both client and contractor capacities.The SFO provides professional commercial and financial services to ensure the Traded Services Division and the Council achieves best value in delivering services and maximises the commercial opportunities available to it.As well as traditional financial and management reporting responsibilities, the Senior Finance Officer will work alongside the SQS in contract management and compliance and performance evaluation of income generation, costs and margins from a wide range of services, projects and contracts.The Senior Finance Officer will liaise with stakeholders including Delivery Managers, Business Service Managers, Senior Management teams, Councillors and Cabinet members on commercial issues relating to the division, and support in the delivery of complex written reports complete with analysis.The successful candidate will be involved in developing and continuously improving services using business process review techniques, reviewing procedures, and monitoring their implementation.An excellent communicator with strong written skills this person will use their commercial and financial knowledge to help improve Traded Services.The successful candidate will be committed to their continuous development as a leader.<h4>About Southwark</h4>We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population. At 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. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.The areas of work will initially focus on public realm street lighting and metalworks fabrication.The initial focus will be on pricing and cost value reconciliations. Applicants will need to be able to understand how costs are built up using standard costing techniques involving materials, labour and overhead, and work with the Senior Quantity Surveyor on existing books of rates, and also develop and build from scratch a mixed variety of SOR's and evidence base they are fit for purpose.Business process maps and supporting procedures will need to be developed and/or maintained in relation to all elements of the delivery process, including but not restricted to materials, quantities/volumes, costs/pricing, labour and other direct costs, time/productivity and overhead recovery.Applicants will need to have been exposed to procurement and the various frameworksA fit for purpose suite of KPI's will need to be developed and maintained.Applicants must be able to work with and provide support, guidance and understanding to delivery staff that may have limited financial expertise and understanding.<h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Closing Date: 20/07/2025 Interview Date: 07/08/2025Benefits and more information:In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Staff Benefits</a> page.Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As 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:• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans • Are currently in care, or have previously been in care • If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health conditionWe 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 <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.<h4>Additional Information</h4>Join us on an 18-month fixed-term contract and help shape the future of our service.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2537384&amp;ptId=105559" target="_blank">Click to view the Job description and Person specification</a></li></ul>





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Senior Finance Officer

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At Waverley Borough Council, we’re proud to be an ambitious, forward-thinking local authority, and we’re on the lookout for a Revenue Team Leader to guide and support our dedicated Revenue team. This is your opportunity to lead a high-performing, customer-centred service that really makes a difference to local people and businesses.
About the Role
You’ll be responsible for leading a team of officers handling Council Tax, Business Rates, and BID (Business Improvement Districts). You'll manage complex cases, support and coach team members, improve processes, and ensure accurate, efficient billing and collections.
You'll play a central role in maintaining our excellent service standards and helping residents understand and manage their payments. You’ll also lead on team performance, support business continuity planning, and represent the team in internal and external meetings.
Who We’re Looking For
- Experience managing and supporting a team, with a collaborative and empowering approach
- Strong working knowledge of Council Tax and Business Rates legislation and procedures
- Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to support customers, even in difficult situations
- Great attention to detail, a high level of numeracy, and the ability to manage competing demands
- Confidence with IT systems, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word (experience with Civica Open Revenues is a bonus)
- A professional, solution-focused mindset and a passion for delivering customer-first services
- Ideally, you’ll hold (or be working towards) an IRRV Technician or Level 3 Certificate in Revenues and Benefits
This post is a full time role. However, all applications will be considered.
Why Join Us?
In return for your valued contribution, we can offer you a competitive benefits package which includes hybrid working and agile working policies, training and development opportunities, generous annual leave and flexi time, free onsite parking, an employee assistance scheme and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
You can find out more about working at Waverley and our benefits by clicking <a href="https://www.waverley.gov.uk/services/jobs-at-waverley/working-at-waverley" target="_blank">here</a>
Location
Based at The Burys in the picturesque town of Godalming, with flexibility to work remotely part of the week with the time in the office agreed with The Revenue and Benefit Manager.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a progressive, caring local authority – we’d love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Nicky Harvey, Revenue and Benefit Manager on 01483 523021.
We do not accept CVs without a completed application form. Strictly no agencies please.
Closing date for applications:&nbsp;9:00am on the 17th July 2025
Interview date:&nbsp;30th July 2025
The district is home to many different people, and we want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - we are a Disability Confident employer and appoint on merit. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility&nbsp;<a href="https://www.waverley.gov.uk/Services/Jobs-at-Waverley/Working-at-Waverley" target="_blank">here</a>
We are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving or ex-members of the armed forces and their partners. We offer an interview scheme for serving and ex-military forces members when they meet the essential criteria for the role. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility&nbsp;<a href="https://www.waverley.gov.uk/Services/Jobs-at-Waverley/Working-at-Waverley" target="_blank">here</a>
Please note we do not accept applications after the stated closing time and right to work in the UK will be checked as part of the interview process.

Revenue Team Leader

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Finance Business Partner
Are you a finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact in local government? Reading Borough Council is seeking a talented and motivated Finance Business Partner – Children’s Social Care to join our dynamic Finance Business Partnering Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction of the Council, supporting children’s services directorates with expert financial advice and insight.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. At Reading Borough Council, we value innovation, collaboration, and ambition. We offer a hybrid working environment, combining office-based and remote work, and support flexible working patterns. You’ll be part of a supportive team that encourages professional development and recognises the importance of work-life balance.

About the role:
In this role, you will work closely with the Strategic Finance Business Partner for Children’s Services (currently delivered via Brighter Futures for Children) to deliver high-quality financial support across a range of services. You’ll be a key advisor to budget managers, helping them navigate financial planning, budget setting, and year-end processes. Your work will directly influence decision-making, ensuring that resources are used effectively and that the Council’s strategic objectives are met.
Key areas of responsibility include:
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<li>Provide expert financial advice to Children’s Social Care budget managers</li>
<li>Support strategic planning, budget setting, and year-end processes for children’s services</li>
<li>Contribute to business cases such as early intervention, care placements, and service transformation</li>
<li>Analyse trends in demand and cost pressures, offering solutions to improve value for money</li>
<li>Help shape service strategy through robust financial insight and forecasting</li>
<li>Supervise and support junior finance staff</li>
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About you:
We’re looking for someone who is CCAB qualified (or working towards qualification) with a strong understanding of public sector finance. Experience in a business partnering role within Children’s Services Social Care is highly desirable. You should be confident in managing complex financial information, communicating clearly with stakeholders, and working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading
Drive Efficiency - create an environment in which resources are used efficiently, and employees’ skills are developed and used effectively
Be Ambitious - aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential&nbsp;
Make a Difference to Reading - inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity
Our offer
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
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<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li>
<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>
<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>
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 To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact Jo Collis-Heavens - <a href="mailto:jo.collis-heavens@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">jo.collis-heavens@reading.gov.uk</a> 
Closing Date: Friday 25 July 2025 Interview Date: week commencing Monday 4 August 2025
Interview Process: Presentation &amp; Interview
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Finance Business Partner - Family Help and Safeguarding

About the BoroughJoining us, you get to work for not just one high performing London Borough, but two.Sutton and Kingston councils have a number of shared services serving both authorities, with some teams and roles more focussed on one Council than the other, but the majority are shared across both, meaning you get multiple opportunities to learn from a wider pool of activities and two different political bodies.&nbsp;We work flexibly in both Sutton and Kingston offices, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver.There are some really exciting things happening in both Sutton and Kingston. We are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. We are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in Kingston, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact.You should choose Sutton and Kingston if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do.Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan “Ambitious for Sutton”, that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government.Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushey Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan “Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together”, that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London.About the Service and TeamThis role is in the Financial Planning and Business Partnering (FPBP) team within the Shared Finance Service (SFS). The SFS for Sutton and Kingston Councils has the ambition to ‘Add value, inspire success’, which it does through the following objectives:<ul><li>Translate business intelligence into business success by delivering clear professional advice and insight.</li><li>Safeguard the financial health of our Councils.</li><li>Empower our customers to manage their finances.</li><li>Learn, improve and exceed; supporting each other to develop our talent and achieve more.</li></ul>The FPBP team has 18 roles and is brimming with talented individuals. This vacancy is a great opportunity to join a high performing team and work alongside brilliant colleagues. Whilst this is a team within the SFS, the team and this role only support Sutton Council.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateAbout the RoleIn this role, you will join the FPBP team, providing essential financial support and advice to budget managers across Sutton Council and to schools. You will act as a critical friend, delivering insightful financial analysis to support business improvement and change in a challenging financial environment.&nbsp;Working closely with Strategic Finance Business Partners (SFBPs), you will offer robust financial management support throughout the core financial cycle, from budget setting and monitoring to the closing of accounts. Your work will be crucial in managing financial risk, ensuring financial planning is aligned with Council priorities, and protecting the overall financial health of the Council.&nbsp;Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Supporting and advising budget holders in the day-to-day financial management of revenue and capital budgets.</li><li>Providing high-quality professional advice and translating business intelligence into successful outcomes.</li><li>Challenging and supporting budget holders to manage within limited and reducing resources.</li><li>Liaising with colleagues in Cognus to support the financial management of SEND services and working with schools to meet the requirements of the schools' finance manual.</li><li>Supporting the review of business cases, committee reports, and briefing notes.</li><li>Assisting in the completion of statutory returns and drafting responses to Freedom of Information Requests.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for a proactive and collaborative individual with strong analytical and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have:<ul><li>Proven ability to analyse and interpret financial and non-financial information clearly and concisely.</li><li>Excellent digital skills, including the use of Google applications and other software to record and manipulate data.</li><li>Knowledge of how to support budget managers through budget setting, monitoring, and closing of accounts.</li></ul>Desirable attributes include:<ul><li>Being part-qualified or studying towards a relevant professional qualification (e.g., AAT, CIPFA, CIMA).</li><li>Experience providing finance based services.</li><li>Knowledge or experience of Children’s Social Care, Education, or Schools finance.</li></ul>If you are a commercially astute individual with a creative approach to problem-solving and a passion for public sector finance, we encourage you to apply. Join us and contribute to a finance service that adds value and helps achieve the Council's priorities.Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li><li>Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton or Kingston</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Car parking scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li><li>Subsidised gym membership</li></ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here.</a>&nbsp;We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.





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