Job Purpose: To assist the Debt Recovery Officer in the collection of outstanding debts across Local Taxation, Housing Benefit Overpayments, and Sundry Debt Recovery. The role ensures compliance with the Corporate Debt Policy and supports effective debt management processes. Key Responsibilities: Assist with the control and reconciliation of financial systems. Provide advice, assistance, and training to colleagues as required. Pursue recovery of debts in line with agreed procedures and policies. Respond to customer enquiries via email, phone, and in person, negotiating appropriate repayment arrangements. Liaise with external debt collection agencies and manage processes such as Attachment of Earnings . Administer and monitor Direct Debit arrangements. Experience Required: Previous experience in a Local Government environment or similar. Minimum 1 year in Debt Management/Recovery . Accounts receivable experience within a large, multi-functional organisation. Working knowledge of ACADEMY systems. Experience dealing with Debt Recovery Agents/Solicitors . Skills & Competencies: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Strong numeracy and proficiency in spreadsheets (Excel). Ability to handle difficult or irate customers professionally. Desirable: Knowledge of Local Taxation and Housing Benefit Overpayments. Familiarity with Corporate Debt Policy and related procedures. 1 day a week in the office.
Dec 08, 2025
Contractor
Job Purpose: To assist the Debt Recovery Officer in the collection of outstanding debts across Local Taxation, Housing Benefit Overpayments, and Sundry Debt Recovery. The role ensures compliance with the Corporate Debt Policy and supports effective debt management processes. Key Responsibilities: Assist with the control and reconciliation of financial systems. Provide advice, assistance, and training to colleagues as required. Pursue recovery of debts in line with agreed procedures and policies. Respond to customer enquiries via email, phone, and in person, negotiating appropriate repayment arrangements. Liaise with external debt collection agencies and manage processes such as Attachment of Earnings . Administer and monitor Direct Debit arrangements. Experience Required: Previous experience in a Local Government environment or similar. Minimum 1 year in Debt Management/Recovery . Accounts receivable experience within a large, multi-functional organisation. Working knowledge of ACADEMY systems. Experience dealing with Debt Recovery Agents/Solicitors . Skills & Competencies: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Strong numeracy and proficiency in spreadsheets (Excel). Ability to handle difficult or irate customers professionally. Desirable: Knowledge of Local Taxation and Housing Benefit Overpayments. Familiarity with Corporate Debt Policy and related procedures. 1 day a week in the office.
Finance Manager We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead a finance function and support the delivery of accurate, compliant and high quality financial information. Position: Finance Manager Salary: £56,375 per year Location: London office attendance 1-2 days per week with hybrid working Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week Contract: Permanent Closing date: 31st December 2025 Interviews: W/C 5th January Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. About the Role As Finance Manager, you will oversee the operational finance function and ensure the organisation maintains accurate, reliable and compliant financial records. You will line manage a team of Finance Officers, lead on financial reporting, support statutory accounts preparation, and ensure all financial processes meet regulatory standards. Key responsibilities include: Managing and developing the finance team Overseeing all financial transactions and ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations Maintaining accurate ledgers and control account reconciliations Supporting monthly and year end financial statements in line with SORP and FRS 102 Ensuring timely and accurate month end journals and management accounting Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes Preparing annual service charge budgets with budget holders Producing audit schedules and working papers Overseeing operational finance including accounts payable, receivable, rent accounting, payroll and bank reconciliations Managing balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments Providing financial data for grant claims, loan covenant monitoring and other funder requirements About You You will be a part qualified Accountant (CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA or ACA) with strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly relating to FRS 102 and SORP. You will bring experience managing a finance team and have excellent attention to detail, analytical capability and a strong understanding of financial controls, compliance and reporting. Essential experience and skills: Technical accounting expertise and experience preparing or supporting statutory accounts Previous team management within a finance setting Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory standards High level of accuracy and attention to detail Ability to work proactively and support wider organisational needs Experience in the charity or not for profit sector is highly desirable About the Organisation The organisation provides housing and support services and relies on a robust, well managed finance function to ensure sustainability, compliance and informed decision making. You will play a key part in maintaining financial integrity and supporting the delivery of high quality services. Other roles you may have experience of could include: Financial Controller, Senior Finance Officer, Finance Lead, Management Accountant, Financial Accounting Manager, Head of Finance (Deputy Level) PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Finance Manager We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead a finance function and support the delivery of accurate, compliant and high quality financial information. Position: Finance Manager Salary: £56,375 per year Location: London office attendance 1-2 days per week with hybrid working Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week Contract: Permanent Closing date: 31st December 2025 Interviews: W/C 5th January Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. About the Role As Finance Manager, you will oversee the operational finance function and ensure the organisation maintains accurate, reliable and compliant financial records. You will line manage a team of Finance Officers, lead on financial reporting, support statutory accounts preparation, and ensure all financial processes meet regulatory standards. Key responsibilities include: Managing and developing the finance team Overseeing all financial transactions and ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations Maintaining accurate ledgers and control account reconciliations Supporting monthly and year end financial statements in line with SORP and FRS 102 Ensuring timely and accurate month end journals and management accounting Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes Preparing annual service charge budgets with budget holders Producing audit schedules and working papers Overseeing operational finance including accounts payable, receivable, rent accounting, payroll and bank reconciliations Managing balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments Providing financial data for grant claims, loan covenant monitoring and other funder requirements About You You will be a part qualified Accountant (CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA or ACA) with strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly relating to FRS 102 and SORP. You will bring experience managing a finance team and have excellent attention to detail, analytical capability and a strong understanding of financial controls, compliance and reporting. Essential experience and skills: Technical accounting expertise and experience preparing or supporting statutory accounts Previous team management within a finance setting Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory standards High level of accuracy and attention to detail Ability to work proactively and support wider organisational needs Experience in the charity or not for profit sector is highly desirable About the Organisation The organisation provides housing and support services and relies on a robust, well managed finance function to ensure sustainability, compliance and informed decision making. You will play a key part in maintaining financial integrity and supporting the delivery of high quality services. Other roles you may have experience of could include: Financial Controller, Senior Finance Officer, Finance Lead, Management Accountant, Financial Accounting Manager, Head of Finance (Deputy Level) PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Contract Processing Officer Hackney - E8 20.89 to 29.01 per Hour Office Based January 2026 Start 6 Months The Role We are seeking a Contract Processing Officer to manage and be accountable for the financial administration of our overall commercial waste contract. This is a crucial role within the Health & Community Services Directorate, where you will be the main point of contact for customers regarding our commercial services. Post Title: Contract Processing Officer Directorate/Service: Health & Community Services / Environmental Operations Key Responsibilities As the Contract Processing Officer, you will: Manage Financial Administration: Oversee the end-to-end financial processes for commercial waste and pest control businesses, including the full administration of all waste contracts, preparing invoicing, and processing duty of care returns. Customer and Account Management: Be responsible for the day-to-day management of customer accounts, including creating and updating accounts in the CIVICA APP database. You will also effectively deal with and draft responses to customer queries and complaints, coordinating resolution within set time frames. Data and Reporting: Log all trade waste contracts and cancellations, reconciling the log and control account weekly. Extract and manipulate data from the CIVICA APP and CedAr databases to manage KPIs and produce statistical data for account reconciliations and service history breakdowns. Support & Compliance: Provide advice to customers and other Council departments on relevant legislation (such as the Environmental Protection Act 1990) and the Council's commercial services. Provide support to the sales team, including following up on sales leads and assisting in the active promotion of the Council's commercial services. What You Will Bring The ideal candidate will have: Experience: At least three years of experience in an administration role with a financial element, including experience of processing invoices and reconciling accounts. Skills: The ability to effectively plan and manage your own workload, make accurate calculations for customer quotes, and demonstrate consistent accuracy with good written, analytical, and numeracy skills. Knowledge: Detailed knowledge and understanding of accountancy processes and financial systems, particularly accounts receivable. Communication: The ability to communicate effectively with a wide cross-section of service users, offer advice, promote services, and explain finance issues to non-finance staff. Interested? If you are proactive, detail-oriented, and ready to take accountability for a vital service, we encourage you to apply. You must be available to work flexible hours, including out of hours, to ensure support is available to the service as necessary. Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Dec 08, 2025
Seasonal
Contract Processing Officer Hackney - E8 20.89 to 29.01 per Hour Office Based January 2026 Start 6 Months The Role We are seeking a Contract Processing Officer to manage and be accountable for the financial administration of our overall commercial waste contract. This is a crucial role within the Health & Community Services Directorate, where you will be the main point of contact for customers regarding our commercial services. Post Title: Contract Processing Officer Directorate/Service: Health & Community Services / Environmental Operations Key Responsibilities As the Contract Processing Officer, you will: Manage Financial Administration: Oversee the end-to-end financial processes for commercial waste and pest control businesses, including the full administration of all waste contracts, preparing invoicing, and processing duty of care returns. Customer and Account Management: Be responsible for the day-to-day management of customer accounts, including creating and updating accounts in the CIVICA APP database. You will also effectively deal with and draft responses to customer queries and complaints, coordinating resolution within set time frames. Data and Reporting: Log all trade waste contracts and cancellations, reconciling the log and control account weekly. Extract and manipulate data from the CIVICA APP and CedAr databases to manage KPIs and produce statistical data for account reconciliations and service history breakdowns. Support & Compliance: Provide advice to customers and other Council departments on relevant legislation (such as the Environmental Protection Act 1990) and the Council's commercial services. Provide support to the sales team, including following up on sales leads and assisting in the active promotion of the Council's commercial services. What You Will Bring The ideal candidate will have: Experience: At least three years of experience in an administration role with a financial element, including experience of processing invoices and reconciling accounts. Skills: The ability to effectively plan and manage your own workload, make accurate calculations for customer quotes, and demonstrate consistent accuracy with good written, analytical, and numeracy skills. Knowledge: Detailed knowledge and understanding of accountancy processes and financial systems, particularly accounts receivable. Communication: The ability to communicate effectively with a wide cross-section of service users, offer advice, promote services, and explain finance issues to non-finance staff. Interested? If you are proactive, detail-oriented, and ready to take accountability for a vital service, we encourage you to apply. You must be available to work flexible hours, including out of hours, to ensure support is available to the service as necessary. Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Finance Manager We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead a finance function and support the delivery of accurate, compliant and high quality financial information. Position: Finance Manager Salary: £56,375 per year Location: London office attendance 1-2 days per week with hybrid working Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week Contract: Permanent Closing date: 31st December 2025 Interviews: W/C 5th January Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. About the Role As Finance Manager, you will oversee the operational finance function and ensure the organisation maintains accurate, reliable and compliant financial records. You will line manage a team of Finance Officers, lead on financial reporting, support statutory accounts preparation, and ensure all financial processes meet regulatory standards. Key responsibilities include: Managing and developing the finance team Overseeing all financial transactions and ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations Maintaining accurate ledgers and control account reconciliations Supporting monthly and year end financial statements in line with SORP and FRS 102 Ensuring timely and accurate month end journals and management accounting Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes Preparing annual service charge budgets with budget holders Producing audit schedules and working papers Overseeing operational finance including accounts payable, receivable, rent accounting, payroll and bank reconciliations Managing balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments Providing financial data for grant claims, loan covenant monitoring and other funder requirements About You You will be a part qualified Accountant (CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA or ACA) with strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly relating to FRS 102 and SORP. You will bring experience managing a finance team and have excellent attention to detail, analytical capability and a strong understanding of financial controls, compliance and reporting. Essential experience and skills: Technical accounting expertise and experience preparing or supporting statutory accounts Previous team management within a finance setting Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory standards High level of accuracy and attention to detail Ability to work proactively and support wider organisational needs Experience in the charity or not for profit sector is highly desirable About the Organisation The organisation provides housing and support services and relies on a robust, well managed finance function to ensure sustainability, compliance and informed decision making. You will play a key part in maintaining financial integrity and supporting the delivery of high quality services. Other roles you may have experience of could include: Financial Controller, Senior Finance Officer, Finance Lead, Management Accountant, Financial Accounting Manager, Head of Finance (Deputy Level) PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
Finance Manager We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead a finance function and support the delivery of accurate, compliant and high quality financial information. Position: Finance Manager Salary: £56,375 per year Location: London office attendance 1-2 days per week with hybrid working Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week Contract: Permanent Closing date: 31st December 2025 Interviews: W/C 5th January Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. About the Role As Finance Manager, you will oversee the operational finance function and ensure the organisation maintains accurate, reliable and compliant financial records. You will line manage a team of Finance Officers, lead on financial reporting, support statutory accounts preparation, and ensure all financial processes meet regulatory standards. Key responsibilities include: Managing and developing the finance team Overseeing all financial transactions and ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations Maintaining accurate ledgers and control account reconciliations Supporting monthly and year end financial statements in line with SORP and FRS 102 Ensuring timely and accurate month end journals and management accounting Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes Preparing annual service charge budgets with budget holders Producing audit schedules and working papers Overseeing operational finance including accounts payable, receivable, rent accounting, payroll and bank reconciliations Managing balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments Providing financial data for grant claims, loan covenant monitoring and other funder requirements About You You will be a part qualified Accountant (CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA or ACA) with strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly relating to FRS 102 and SORP. You will bring experience managing a finance team and have excellent attention to detail, analytical capability and a strong understanding of financial controls, compliance and reporting. Essential experience and skills: Technical accounting expertise and experience preparing or supporting statutory accounts Previous team management within a finance setting Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory standards High level of accuracy and attention to detail Ability to work proactively and support wider organisational needs Experience in the charity or not for profit sector is highly desirable About the Organisation The organisation provides housing and support services and relies on a robust, well managed finance function to ensure sustainability, compliance and informed decision making. You will play a key part in maintaining financial integrity and supporting the delivery of high quality services. Other roles you may have experience of could include: Financial Controller, Senior Finance Officer, Finance Lead, Management Accountant, Financial Accounting Manager, Head of Finance (Deputy Level) PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
