Senior Finance Officer

Senior Finance Officer (HRA)

£39,234 - £42,239

Enfield Council are a dynamic local authority driven by a clear vision of how we will transform the borough, address inequality and create a lifetime of opportunities for everyone who lives, works and learns in Enfield.

Following the appointment of a new senior leadership team in Finance we are expanding and adapting to create a supportive team that will help deliver the ambitious Housing programme within the financial framework.

The Senior Finance Officer will report to the Finance Manager and provide high quality and comprehensive finance support to the Housing Service. You will provide technical expertise, knowledge and experience to add value and lead on the resolution of challenges and actively champion continuous improvements in automation and efficient ways of working.
- Leading on specific service items including reviewing and challenging budget decisions, supporting capital and revenue financial planning and providing financial activity support to services across the Council
- Developing and maintaining an in-depth understanding of the Housing service and the related objectives, and be informed of their risks, challenges and the impact of regulatory, financial and other changes
- Taking ownership of financial management processes to ensure all officers are appropriately trained able to carry out these processes in a consistent and efficient manner
- Carry out all accountabilities in compliance with the Council’s Policies and Procedures
- Maintaining a comprehensive and up to date knowledge of all relevant legislation, procedures and current and emerging best practice for the area of responsibility and ensure that the organisation meets all of its statutory, regulatory and contractual obligations

To be suitable for the role you need to be a qualified accountant or part qualified and actively studying for such a qualification, with experience of working with a finance related role ideally in a local government environment. Exposure to supporting change, excellent communication and IT skills are also essential.

Enfield offers a hybrid working arrangement, with an expectation that staff will be in the office at least once a week.

We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click **here **to find out more.

**Why it's great to work for Enfield Council**:

- An excellent pension through the **Local Government Pension Scheme** (LGPS).
- Up to 31 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
- A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.
- Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
- Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
- Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
- Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
- 1 month paid sabbatical for Children’s Social Workers