Finance and Business Support Officer

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Richmond and Wandsworth Councils Full time
About Us

Finance and Business Support Officer
Can you take an active role in ensuring the effective day to day running of finance and administrative functions within the Adult Social Care Commissioning Division?

Are you someone who is seeking a varied role which combines the delivery of high quality administrative support for key strategic commissioning meetings with managing and tracking payments of invoices for specific services?

If yes, we have the perfect role for you


This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled administrator with a good knowledge of finance and business support functions and a strong attention for detail to join our innovative and high performing commissioning division who play a central role in achieving positive outcomes for adults in our boroughs.

Our goals and visions


Our refreshed vision and values are aligned corporately and with our partners both internally and externally to provide and commission the best quality services, at the best possible value, to put people at the centre of everything we do, promote independence for people to stay happy and healthy, be inclusive and value diversity.

We will support you as a valued member of the team and encourage partnerships within and between teams and partners.

Our vision is that all Richmond and Wandsworth residents lead fulfilling and healthy lives.

About the team


You will be joining a motivated, energetic, friendly and supportive Business Insights and Projects team that is committed to promoting the use of intelligence and insights to drive innovation and best practice in commissioning.

The team comprises of the Finance and Business Support Officer, two Policy and Projects Officers and one Data Analyst.

About the role

Bringing high quality and effective finance and administrative support to the commissioning division, you will be responsible for:

  • Effective management of the payment of invoices for sexual health and substance misuse services
  • Raising of purchase orders in a timely manner
  • Contributing to spend projections for substance misuse grants and supporting year
- end reconciliation

  • Organising and minuting of key strategic meetings, including fortnightly Commissioning Board meetings, and maintaining efficient communication with all stakeholders


Reporting to the Senior Commissioning Manager for the Business Insights and Projects Team, you will have a varied role working on your own initiative in a supportive and learning environment.

You will also report to the Senior Commissioning Manager for Prevention and Wellbeing - Universal Services.

To be shortlisted you will need to demonstrate

  • Experience of financial systems, invoice payments and IT packages
  • Experience of taking minutes of meetings and providing administrative support
  • Good oral and written skills
  • Methodical approach and eye for detail
Contact Details for more information/ conversation

Benefits:


At Richmond and Wandsworth Councils, we care more about how you work and what you achieve, rather than where you work on any given day.

The difference you can make to our local communities is what really matters most to us, service delivery must always come first.

We have carefully considered agile ways of working to provide the best experience for residents, stakeholders and our staff. Our agile working strategy actively supports and encourages a dynamic work environment and daily working experience.

Agile working helps put the needs of our staff at the centre of everything we do, so if specific flexible working arrangements helps you with this, feel free to let us know.


Your wellbeing and the flexible way in which you can work is and will remain a key priority for Richmond and Wandsworth Councils.

We want you to thrive and feel empowered in your work


In addition, we offer a comprehensive range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts with many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments.


Indicative Recruitment Timeline
Closing Date: 13th March 2024

Shortlisting Date:
Week Commencing 18th March 2024

Interview Date:
Week Commencing 25th March 2024 (Interview will include a short excel and writing test)

Useful Information:

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

This campaign is anonymised.

Important Information:

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunt

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