Brokerage Assistant / Children's Finance Assistant

Confidential; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a motivated Brokerage Assistant to support the Brokerage and Finance Business Intelligence Officer in Children's Services. The role covers integrated financial administration, processing payments, reconciling data with the council ledger, and supporting procurement card management.

The position is temporary (initially 3 months) in Havering with a hybrid work pattern: 1 day in the office and 4 days at home.

Qualifications

• Experience in a financial environment; knowledge of financial processes.
• Strong numeracy and communication skills.
• Familiarity with financial systems like ContrOCC or Oracle Fusion a plus.
• Advanced Excel with macros capability.

Responsibilities

• Provide integrated financial administration for Children's Services, ensuring alignment with financial frameworks.
• Process timely payments to providers, suppliers, and staff.
• Reconcile service-based data with the Council's general ledger.
• Assist with procurement card management and data collation for service grants.
• Monitor service requests to ensure prompt resolution.

Job description

Job Title: Brokerage Assistant /Childrens Finance Assistant

Location: Havering,

Contract Type: 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.