Finance Systems and Control Lead

Finance Systems & Control Lead
Location: London
Contract: Temporary (3-month initial)
Rate: £400 per day umbrella / £352.08 per day PAYE
Start Date: ASAP
*Hybrid Working*
Contact: greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk

Job Description
Service 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.

Candidate Criteria

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 01772 208969 or email greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk

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.