Finance Officer

2 weeks ago


SouthendonSea, United Kingdom Southend-on-Sea Borough Council Full time

CONTRACT TYPE

**Permanent**

CLOSING DATE

**14-Mar-2023**

SALARY

**£24948 To £28371**

Your new organisation

Southend-on-Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the Southend 2050 ambition and make lives better for the people of Southend. Southend itself is a vibrant place to live and work, offering coastal living alongside excellent and fast transport links into London.

Working for Southend-on-Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovative environment. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from regulatory services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, social services, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.

Your new role

Southend-on-Sea City Council has a great opportunity for a **Finance Officer** to join the Adult Social Care Income team on a full time and permanent basis. This role will be working across the office and at home once training has been completed.

The Income team raise invoices in respect of income due to the Adult Social Care department and carry out debt recovery for outstanding monies according to the Departmental and Corporate debt policies. You will maintain computerised records of communications and payment commitments in accordance with procedures, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of accounting systems. You will liaise effectively with service users and families, providers, staff of Southend Council and other agencies in order to efficiently collect monies owed as well as investigating and responding to queries in a helpful and courteous manner.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, previous experience of working within a credit control or debt collection team is essential. It is also essential that you have strong communication and interpersonal skills as you will be liaising with various stakeholders. You need to have good levels of numeracy and possess the ability to analyse financial data. You need to be able to work on your own as well as be part of a team and you must be able to manage your own workload. Ability to use various MS packages especially Teams and Excel is vital to be successful in this role.

What you'll get in return

If you join the Council, you will enjoy a range of benefits including flexible working (with a blended approach to office and home working), salary sacrifice schemes, **24** days holiday (excluding bank holidays) and excellent training and development opportunities. A full list of benefits provided by Southend-on-Sea City Council can be found on the Jobs at the council web page under the "Why Work for us Tab".

What you need to do now


  • Finance Officer

    1 month ago


    Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom Antony James Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Antony James Recruitment Ltd are delighted to have partnered with a large public service provider in recruiting a Finance Officer. Reporting into the Finance Manager you will play an integral part in the the day to day transnational accounting. **Main Duties** - Develops and maintains financial systems - Plans, directs, and controls accounting and financial...


  • Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full time

    Schools Finance Officer, Local Government finance officer (Part time) **Your new organisation** Southend-on-Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the Southend 2050 ambition andmake...

  • Finance/admin Officer

    1 month ago


    Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Do you have excellent administrative skills and have a flare for Finance? Then this is the job for you. We have an amazing opportunity for a Finance/Admin officer in our Pathology department at Southend. Pathology services is progressing through radical change within Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust and we are recruiting! The Finance Assistant role...


  • Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Do you have excellent administrative skills and have a flare for Finance? Then this is the job for you. We have an amazing opportunity for a Finance/Admin officer in our Pathology department at Southend. Pathology services is progressing through radical change within Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust and we are recruiting! The Finance Assistant role...


  • Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom Southend-on-Sea Borough Council Full time

    CONTRACT TYPE **Permanent** CLOSING DATE **10-Mar-2023** SALARY **£34,723 £40,478 (pro rata)** Your new organisation Southend-on-Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the...

  • Finance Officer

    1 day ago


    Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom Adecco Full time

    We have an **AMAZING** opportunity to join a growing business. **Offering home working with 2-4 days in the office a month!** They offer a **great working environment **and **friendly team.** Adecco are proud to be working exclusively with an expanding company who are seeking a **Finance Officer**. **Salary**:Up to £24,000 **Working days**: Monday to...


  • Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom South End City Council Full time

    Your New Organisation: Southend City Council have a great opportunity for a person centred, solution orientated and well organised individual to join the School Performance and Provision Service team, who are committed to providing a first-class service to the educational settings and services across Southend. Southend-on-Sea City Council is a Unitary local...


  • Bexhill-on-Sea, United Kingdom Ivy Rock Partners Ltd Full time

    **Job description** An Academy Trust currently formed of a single school, in Bexhill-On-Sea are seeking a Chief Financial Officer. This position will be responsible for handling all elements of the finance function as well as oversight of most of the non-educational operationsof the school. The Trust is currently in strong financial health and we require a...


  • Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Our Finance department has a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Payable Officer to join its warm and friendly team in a role carrying out various tasks relating to the maintenance of the Accounts Payable ledger, ensuring adherence to approved policies and procedures. Your role will involve processing invoices, matching orders to invoices and resolving...

  • Payroll Officer

    2 weeks ago


    Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom Page Personnel Finance Full time

    Page Personnel are currently working with a well known organisation who are based in Stockton-on-Tees who have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Officer to join their busy finance team with free parking on site. **Client Details** Page Personnel are currently working with a well known organisation who are based in Stockton-on-Tees who have an exciting...

  • Finance Assistant

    3 days ago


    Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom Page Personnel Finance Full time

    Finance Assistant position with a well known business based in Stoke-on-Trent. This role will pay a salary up to £19,500. **Client Details** Page Personnel are working with an inclusive, highly successful and growing business within the Technology industry. They are looking for a Finance Assistant to join their team at an exciting...

  • Head of Finance

    7 days ago


    Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom AJ Chambers Full time

    Head of Finance - SME - Southend-on-Sea - up to £65,000 per annum plus bonus - DOE The ideal candidate will report directly into the CEO, contributing to the overall success of the organisation by effectively managing all financial tasks. They will oversee the financial operations of the business and provide frequent financial reports. They will also...


  • Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Are you ready to help and support our Finance department, then we want to hear from you? Discuss complex queries with suppliers, managers, budget holders and procurement staff where there are issues of non-payment, incorrect of late payments or other sensitive issues. Ensure correct authorisation, coding and timely passing of invoices (both purchase order...


  • Newark-on-Trent, United Kingdom Page Personnel Finance Full time

    Applicants do not need experience of working in finance, as this is a training opportunity in a supportive and dynamic finance team. Offering a competitive salary, home working, 10% pension contribution, study support, bonus of 7.5% and lots of other great benefits and perks. Client Details Our client is a fun, vibrant, fast paced and successful global...


  • Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our Team providing an efficient and high quality service. The procurement function acts as a centre of excellence for all Procurement & Logistic activities across the new group. It manages the provision of goods and services to all departments (clinical and...

  • Finance Officer

    4 days ago


    Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom Staffordshire University Academies Trust Full time

    **Finance Officer Vacancy** Staffordshire University Academies Trust is a Multi Academy Trust comprising of twenty academies spread throughout Staffordshire. We are looking to appoint a Finance Officer to start in September 2023 at our head offices on the Staffordshire University campus, Leek Road. The role will focus on supporting the finance team through...

  • Finance Officer

    1 month ago


    Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom Logic Resourcing Full time

    As a Finance Officer, you’ll get constant variety, exposure to different areas of finance and the opportunity to work for an organisation focused on nurturing young people so they can flourish and reach their full potential. You’ll also get some great benefits including: - Hybrid / remote working - 36 days holiday, including bank holidays - An...

  • Finance Officer

    3 days ago


    Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom Staffordshire University Academies Trust Full time

    Staffordshire University Academies Trust is a Multi Academy Trust comprising of twenty academies spread throughout Staffordshire. We are looking to appoint a Finance Officer to start in September 2023 at our head offices on the Staffordshire University campus, Leek Road. The role will focus on supporting the finance team through various roles and tasks as...

  • Finance Officer

    2 weeks ago


    Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom Saint Nathaniel's Academy Full time

    **The St. Bart’s Academy Trust** **Job Title: Finance Officer (Schools Generic)** **Grade: Level 6 (Gauge Ref: N76)** **Job Purpose**: - _ To provide a full range of finance administrative support to the school. **Key Duties / Responsibilities** 1. Assist with the design and implementation of the school’s financial procedures and systems 2....

  • Finance Manager

    2 days ago


    Eccles-on-Sea, United Kingdom Keeler Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Finance ManagerSouth Norfolk (fully office based)£40k-£45k (DOE) plus study support (if req.)Our client, based in South Norfolk are seeking a Finance Manager.  You will play a pivotal role in supporting the finance function and contributing to the ambitious growth plans of the business.You will be studying towards ACCA/CIMA/ACA or qualified by experience,...