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Finance Systems and Control Lead

Service Care Solutions - Legal
Posted 12 hours ago, valid for a day
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£55,000 - £66,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Finance Systems & Control Lead position is a temporary role based in London, with a contract duration of 3 months and a pay rate of £400 per day umbrella or £352.08 per day PAYE.
  • The successful candidate will manage the Council's banking services and finance systems, focusing on development, upgrades, and functional changes within the Shared Finance Service.
  • Candidates must be AAT qualified and have experience in developing and maintaining financial systems, as well as managing banking contracts in a Local Authority setting.
  • The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team of 10, including 2 direct reports.
  • The position is available for immediate start and offers hybrid working options.

Finance Systems & Control LeadLocation: London Contract: Temporary (3-month initial) Rate: £400 per day umbrella / £352.08 per day PAYEStart Date: ASAP*Hybrid Working* Contact:

Job DescriptionService Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in London for a Financial Systems & Control Lead to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will manage all matters concerning the Council's banking services and finance systems operation, development, enhancement upgrade and functional changes within the Shared Finance Service responsibility.

The postholder will be responsible for maintaining and developing the main finance systems, leading on any upgrades and projects. You will be the main contact for the Banking Contracts and will be working in a team of 10 with 2 direct reportees.

Main Responsibilities

  • Support the ongoing development of the Council's financial systems, including implementation and testing of system upgrades and new interfaces.
  • Support the management of systems and control processes, including BACS submissions, bank reconciliations, management of user and supplier data and loading of interfaces.
  • Design, develop and deliver training to system users.
  • Pro-actively review the use of finance systems to identify optimal ways of operating the finance systems and deliver continual improvement processes;
  • Advise services on technical aspects of income collection options.

CandidateCriteria

  • AAT Qualified as a minimum
  • Experience of developing and maintaining financial systems.
  • Experience of ensuring accurate reconciliations and balancing of systems and data, to ensure accurate recording of data from source
  • Experience of managing banking contracts in a Local Authority
  • Great communication skills and ability to work professionally and adapt to any team fit.

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on or email

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.