Finance Administrator

Want to use your finance skills to support programmes that make a real difference across London? Central London Forward brings together the 12 central London local authorities to drive inclusive growth and help residents into good work.

We're looking for a Finance Administrator to support the smooth running of our employment and skills programmes. You'll work closely with our Finance Manager and programme teams, raising invoices and purchase orders, checking supplier payments, producing budget reports, and keeping accurate financial records. You'll also liaise with delivery partners and colleagues across central London and use the City of London's Oracle finance system.

If you're organised, detail-focused and enjoy working collaboratively, this is a great opportunity to be part of a small team with a big impact.

The role will report to the Finance Manager and work closely with our Programmes Team and local authority delivery partners.

What We're Looking For:

AAT part qualified or equivalent

Experience

• Using Oracle, or a similar digital financial system

• Complying with funding regulations

• Building relationships and working effectively with diverse stakeholders

• Handling confidential information containing financial and personal data

• Financial administration on externally funded programmes (e.g. DWP/GLA) (D)

• Working in a finance role within local government (D)

• Presenting financial information, including to a non-expert audience (D)

• Should have experience of financial administration with local authorities or within the Welfare to Work Sector.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent working knowledge of computer software packages particularly those in the Microsoft Suite i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Excellent administration skills and an ability to produce accurate reports.

• Understanding of data protection and information security

• Good organisational skills and time management

• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Good standard of IT, literacy, and numeracy skills

• Organised and able to work under pressure

Why Join us?

• Make a real difference in employment services and supporting successful programme delivery.

• Be part of a dynamic and supportive team.

• Opportunities for professional growth and training

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are ready to take on this rewarding role and contribute to our mission, apply today!

Closing date: 23:59pm on Tuesday 21st April 2026

Provisional Interview date: 6th/7th May 2026

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The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications.

Because our roles are so varied, we don't have a 'one size fits all' policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you'll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It's important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.

We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we're meeting our attendance needs.