Admin/Finance officer

Brackenberry; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Camden is looking for an organised and dedicated Admin/Finance Officer to support the Adult Social Care team. This role, on a 1.5-month contract, requires experience in administration, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach. The candidate must be available immediately and possess the ability to manage sensitive information correctly.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an administrative or business support role.
• Familiarity with recruitment support and onboarding processes.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Sort and file incoming correspondence and mail.
• Support recruitment processes and assist candidates.
• Act as the first point of contact for clients.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Education

GCSEs in English and Mathematics at Grade C or above

Business Administration or related qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

MOSAIC

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Camdento assist with the appointment of anAdmin/Finance officer, on a 1.5-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £19.20 - £24.89 per hour

Summary:

Camden Council is seeking a dedicated and highly organised Admin/Finance Officer to provide professional administrative and business support to the Adult Social Care (ASC) team. This on-site role plays a vital part in maintaining efficient office operations, supporting recruitment processes, and ensuring high-quality service delivery to clients, carers, and staff. The successful candidate will be a reliable team player with excellent communication and organisational skills, capable of handling sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities:

• Sort and file incoming correspondence and mail in the absence of the apprentice.
• Support recruitment processes, including assisting candidates and guiding new starters.
• Act as the first point of contact for clients, carers, and staff collecting items from the office.
• Maintain regular attendance and become a dependable member of the team.
• Provide comprehensive, high-quality, and customer-focused administrative support across the service.

Qualifications:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics at Grade C or above.
• Business Administration or related qualification (desirable).

Requirements:

• Proven experience in an administrative or business support role, preferably in a local authority or public sector environment.
• Familiarity with recruitment support and onboarding processes.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with data entry and database management (MOSAIC experience is an advantage).
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in compliance with data protection regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated reliability and a proactive, team-oriented approach.
• Previous experience working in a frontline office environment is desirable.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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