About us:
Southwark is a large, ambitious and progressive council with a ‘can do’ attitude and enviable reputation. As a Council, we are successful, passionate and forward-thinking. We are committed to our ‘Fairer Futures for All’ promise which ensures that our residents and businesses are central to everything we do. If you want to make a difference at a local level, apply to Southwark Council today.
About the role:
About the role exciting opportunities have arisen for the appointment of two full time Finance Officers , one permanent and one 6-months Fixed-Term contract within the Financial Control section whose responsibilities include the operational running of the Council’s main financial system, Systems Applications Programming (SAP - vendors, customers, users, chart of accounts); managing the Council’s Sundry Debt portfolio; managing Corporate Refunds and Write-off processing. This involves the provision of expert advice, guidance and support to both new and existing users and business units and, ensuring audit compliance in our processes.
About you:
As an active and enthusiastic junior officer, you will be a team player and an important part of this very busy section.
You'll come to us with experience of computer use and knowledge of MS Office to include Excel spreadsheet; basic knowledge of public sector finance and a good eye for details.
Able to communicate in a clear way to different audiences and proven ability to gain knowledge and learn skills and take part in small projects.
The team have challenging performance targets which are closely monitored. However, you will be rewarded by your valuable contribution to ensuring that the team meet these targets.
Able to implement solutions to identified problems (with appropriate guidance) and able to monitor own performance both in the work place and if applicable in further education.
For further information please contact Barbara Johnson, barbara.johnson@southwark.gov.uk.
Additional salary details
We will only consider applications from internal candidates that are current employees or agency workers on an active assignment.
Benefits and more information:
https://www.jobsatsouthwark.co.uk/why-us/
Recruitment timetable
Closing date: 13.02.2023 at 11:59
Interview date: Week commencing 23.02.2023
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
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