Job Description

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We are looking for an experienced Senior Finance Officer to support our Building Maintenance Service. You will be responsible for the Initiation, development, maintenance, and regular updating of our systems and procedures, both manually and ICT based, so good organisation, record keeping and confidence in the use of ICT to achieve the best practices is essential for this role.

You will maintain the financial and administrative processes, ensuring they are user-friendly and compliant to include the Payment Systems, Financial returns, Accounts receivables, Debt Management/CIS which will also include preparing financial statistical informative reports. The postholder will be confident in dealing with accounts receivables, raising invoices, account payables and ensuring all invoices are paid on time and correctly coded in addition to ordering and receiving of goods and services.

When required the post holder will undertake special projects on behalf of LBH Finance Team.

A Full UK Driving Licence is required for this role.

There is no better place to work in London than Hackney; we have great pride in our borough, our communities, and our services. Hackney is one of London\'s most vibrant and diverse boroughs. It\'s one of the most sought after areas to live in London with good schools, parks and local amenities, as well as great transport links and vibrant and diverse communities.

If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.

When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience.

We will not accept applications where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used to assist with completing the competency questions or any part of the application form.

This application process replaces a supporting statement.

Closing date for applications: 06 December 2023 (22:59)

Interview date: 15 December 2023

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:

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