Brokerage Assistant / Children's Finance Assistant

Adecco (Portugal); Essex; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid/remote work

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is recruiting a Brokerage Assistant / Children's Finance Assistant in Havering on a temporary basis. The role supports the Brokerage and Finance BI Officer, with a focus on financial administration and timely payments.

DBS Basic is required and the position offers 1 day in the office and 4 days work from home. The ideal candidate has strong numeracy, Excel expertise, and experience in a financial environment, with familiarity of systems like ContrOCC/Oracle Fusion being

Qualifications

• Strong numeracy skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Experience in a financial environment; familiarity with systems like ContrOCC/Oracle Fusion is a plus.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to develop and use macros.

Responsibilities

• Provide integrated financial administration for Children’s Services, ensuring compliance with financial frameworks.
• Process timely payments to providers, suppliers, and staff, supporting uninterrupted service delivery.
• Reconcile service-based systems with the Council's general ledger.
• Assist with the management of procurement cards and collate data for service grants.
• Monitor service requests to ensure prompt resolution.

Skills

Numeracy

Communication

Excel (advanced)

Excel macros

Financial administration

Tools

ContrOCC/Oracle Fusion

Job description

Job Title:

Brokerage Assistant /Childrens Finance Assistant

Location:

Havering,

Temporary - initially 3 months
Rate: 16.84 per hour
DBS Required: Yes (Basic)

1 day a week in the office 4 days work from home

Are you ready to dive into the dynamic world of finance within Children's Services? Our client is seeking a motivated Brokerage Assistant to support the Brokerage and Finance Business Intelligence Officer in delivering essential financial administration. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the smooth operation of services that directly impact our community!

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide integrated financial administration for Children's Services, ensuring compliance with financial frameworks.
• Process timely payments to providers, suppliers, and staff, supporting uninterrupted service delivery.
• Reconcile service-based systems with the Council's general ledger.
• Assist with the management of procurement cards and collate data for service grants.
• Monitor service requests to ensure prompt resolution.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong numeracy skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
• A commitment to providing exceptional service to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in a financial environment; familiarity with systems like ContrOCC/Oracle Fusion is a plus.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to develop and use macros.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive team dedicated to improving financial processes.
• Gain valuable experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Embrace change and contribute to the future of Children's Services.

Flexibility is key! Some evening meetings may be required. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all applicants to apply.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.