AddressAbout Directorate
The Strategy and Resources team works across the whole council and external partners to support the delivery of council priorities, especially through the development and implementation of the corporate plan - the Barnet Plan 2021 – 2025.
About the role
As a Finance Officer you will be responsible for the administration of financial processes and support systems, providing support to service areas and management on accounts payable in relation to technical, operational and financial management matters.
In support of finance managers, this role is integral to enabling transparency and efficiency in all transactions.
Through the pursuit of some of your duties you may be required to deal directly with our residents and businesses, rendering you an ambassador not only for the service, but for the Council as a whole.
About you
You will have
- Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable including the end to end processes
- Previous experience using Oracle Cloud Fusion
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles and work in accordance with relevant rules and procedures
- Is aware of and complies with standards of financial control
- Is able to explain financial control issues and related responsibilities to other members of staff
- Can identify issues and resolve queries
- Experience of working effectively in an area with competing demands and tight time-scales.
- Experience of independently using financial modules in systems such as the general ledger and effectively using Microsoft packages such as Word and Excel in a work environment
- Well-developed IT skills (MS Office suite, financial systems, data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau))
- Resilience, not easily deterred in the face of challenges
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate, both written and oral, financial issues to both financial and non-financial managers, senior officers and external organisations
- 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
- Access to theLocal Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
- Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, home working,
- A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
- Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance
How to apply
Read the job description and person specification before clicking ‘Apply’ to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact Diane Brown, Assistant Finance Manager, 020 8359 2391, diane.brown@barnet.gov.uk
Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
To deliver Barnet Council’s commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our equality statement.
Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and remote working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.
Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply
All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.
Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.
