Finance Officer – Children’s Services

Finance Officer – Children’s Services £34,292 - £41,554 per annum Permanent Full Time (36 Hours) Wandsworth, London Required to be in the office half the week on average Are you an experienced finance professional keen to support finance teams by ensuring accurate financial processing and reporting? We are a forward-thinking local authority committed to delivering high-quality services to our community. Our Children's Services directorate plays a crucial role in supporting the well-being and development of children and young people in our area. As a Finance Officer in our Finance Team, you will play a key role in supporting our finance operations to contribute to the delivery of Children’s Services by ensuring financial processes run smoothly and efficiently. About the role Reporting to the Assistant Director – Children’s Services Finance, you will provide operational and transactional finance support to the finance teams. Your role will be crucial in maintaining and updating financial databases to ensure accurate and efficient record-keeping. You will be responsible for leading the management of the voucher mailbox, coordinating voucher issuance, and resolving all related queries promptly. In your day-to-day role, you will be handling sensitive information data with a firm understanding of the client groups, and the impact that the finance service can have on outcomes for vulnerable children. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience Highly organised with excellent communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Experience in financial administration and database management. Detail-oriented and passionate about maintaining precise financial record-keeping. Experience of managing workflows and resolving queries with efficiency and professionalism. If you meet the above criteria and thrive in a collaborative environment, supporting operational and transactional finance activities,

apply today and be a vital part of our team! Please note, you will need to submit your CV and a supporting statement (maximum 400 words) highlighting your knowledge, experience, and skills in relation to the criteria outlined in the job profile. Closing Date:

Tuesday 21st January 2025 Shortlisting Date:

Wednesday 22nd January 2025 Interview Date:

w/c Monday 27th January 2025 We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working, and a generous pension plan.

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