Finance Officer (Scale 6)
Enfield Council
Role
Who You Are
You are a proactive and detail-oriented individual actively studying towards a recognized accountancy qualification. You have experience in private company accounting and possess strong numeracy and communication skills. You can present financial and other information clearly both orally and in writing, have the ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively as part of a team. Experience in using computer systems, particularly Excel, Word, SAP, and other financial information systems, is essential.
What the Job Involves
The role involves executing daily financial and accounting tasks to support the objectives of the finance team, with a particular focus on assisting the Company Accountant and the Capital & Projects Team. Duties include processing rent receipts, performing reconciliations such as bank and financial reconciliations, maintaining and processing the cash book, and raising invoices for Council services. The role also supports the year-end cycle, resolves financial queries from stakeholders, and assists in ensuring robust financial monitoring systems are in place. Compliance with statutory and regulatory frameworks and the promotion of agreed financial processes across Council companies is crucial.
Skills
- Actively studying towards an accountancy qualification
- Experience in private company accounting
- Good numeracy and communication skills
- Ability to present financial information clearly
- Prioritization skills and teamwork ability
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, SAP, financial systems
- Commercially focused
- Change management
- Developing expertise
- Resilience
- Relationship building
- Support giving