Finance Officer

Service Care Legal; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Authority in London is seeking a Finance Officer on a temporary basis to support financial processes within the Cash Management Team. The role involves maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and assisting with reconciliations. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of experience in finance roles within local authorities, along with a strong grasp of financial principles.

Benefits

Referral bonus of £250

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in an Accounts Payable/Receivable role.
• Strong understanding of financial principles and ERP systems.
• Experience in cash management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Process and reconcile daily banking transactions.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial records.

Skills

Financial principles

ERP systems

Cash management

Communication

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Job description

Finance Officer
Location: London
Contract: Temporary (3-month initial)
Rate: 20.00 per hour umbrella 18.13 per hour PAYE inclusive 16.18 per hour PAYE exclusive
Start Date: ASAP
Hybrid Working
Contact: (url removed)

Job Description
Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in London for a Finance Officer to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will be responsible for the administration of financial processes and support systems used within the Cash Management Team, providing support to service areas and management on accounts receivable/payable in relation to technical, operational, and financial management matters.

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Process and reconcile daily banking transactions.
• Verify and post receipts and payments in the accounting system.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial records.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure financial policies and procedures are followed.

Candidate Criteria

• Minimum of 2 years experience in an Accounts Payable/Receivable role in a Local Authority or similar environment
• Strong understanding of financial principles and ERP systems, experience in Oracle Fusion applications is desirable
• Experience in cash management, including banking and reconciliations
• Great communication skills with the ability to work well on own initiative as well as part of a team

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Service Care Solutions also offers a 250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive 250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.