Senior Finance Officer

Civic Recruitment Limited; Enfield; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Finance Officer to join the Education and Schools Finance Team in Enfield. The role focuses on budgeting, accounting, and reporting to support decision-making.

This permanent on-site position offers a competitive salary and a structured workday, with an emphasis on accuracy, statutory returns, and financial analysis to drive service improvements within the local authority.

Qualifications

• Government experience is mandatory.
• Experience in financial accounting, management accounting, or finance business partnering.
• Skilled in budget monitoring, financial reporting, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Offer expert financial advice and support to Education and Schools services.
• Assist in budget monitoring, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Prepare and maintain financial reports, management information, and performance data.
• Coordinate financial reconciliations and support year-end accounting processes.
• Accurately complete statutory and departmental financial returns within deadlines.
• Address and resolve financial queries from schools, service managers, and stakeholders.

Skills

Budget monitoring

Financial reporting

Financial analysis

Finance business partnering

Education

Finance/Accountancy/Business degree or equivalent

AAT qualification (beneficial)

Job description

Permanent | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 20/10/2026

Job Information

City Enfield

Province Enfield

Postal Code EN1

Job Description

Permanent Role with a Local Authority

Summary

• We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Finance Officer to join the Education and Schools Finance Team. The Senior Finance Officer is essential in delivering high-quality financial support and advice across the organization. This role is key to managing financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, and reporting. The officer will use their technical skills to assist in decision-making, improve financial processes, and help develop effective and compliant financial services. They will also be the main contact for finance-related questions, assist colleagues, and encourage ongoing improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Offer expert financial advice and support to Education and Schools services.
• Assist in budget monitoring, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Prepare and maintain financial reports, management information, and performance data.
• Coordinate financial reconciliations and support year-end accounting processes.
• Accurately complete statutory and departmental financial returns within deadlines.
• Address and resolve financial queries from schools, service managers, and stakeholders.

Requirements

Experience

• Government experience is mandatory; candidates without it will not be considered.
• Experience in financial accounting, management accounting, or finance business partnering functions.
• Skilled in budget monitoring, financial reporting, and financial analysis.

Qualifications

• A qualification in Finance, Accountancy, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• An AAT qualification or part-qualified accountancy status is beneficial.

Additional Information

• Working hours are from 9 AM to 5:30 PM.
• The base salary is £44,184.00, with a top point salary of £47,262.00.
• This is a permanent position with a negotiable start date. Interviews will take place the week starting 2nd November 2026.
• The role requires regular on-site attendance, at least once a week.
• Payment is made bi-weekly.
• The application deadline is 27th October 2026.