Finance Support Officer

CRA Group Recruitment And Payroll Ltd

Job Location:

Barnet - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 22 - 22

Experience Required: 1-3years

Posted on: 7 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

2-3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

Barnet Council is seeking a Finance Support Officer to join the Adults Income (Debt) Team on a temporary basis.

The role involves supporting the effective management of client debt accounts processing payments maintaining accurate financial records and providing high-quality administrative support in line with professional and locally agreed standards.

This position requires strong organisational skills attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively with both service users and internal stakeholders.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Manage and monitor client debt and income accounts within the Adults Income Team.

Process payments adjustments and reconciliations accurately and in a timely manner.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records ensuring compliance with council policies and procedures.

Provide administrative and financial support to the Debt Team including responding to queries from clients and colleagues.

Communicate clearly and professionally with service users regarding balances payments and account queries.

Liaise with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and support effective debt recovery processes.

Ensure all work is carried out in line with confidentiality data protection and financial governance requirements.

Support the team in meeting agreed performance standards and deadlines.

Skills/Experience:

Experience working in a finance income debt recovery or accounts support role ideally within a local authority or public sector environment.

Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.

Ability to maintain accurate financial and administrative records.

Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Confident communication skills both written and verbal when dealing with clients and internal teams.

Good IT skills including experience using financial systems and Microsoft Office.

Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.

Additional Information:

The closing date: 08/01/2026.

Location: 2 Bristol Avenue Colindale London (NW9 4EW).

Required Skills:

Experience working in a finance income debt recovery or accounts support role ideally within a local authority or public sector environment. Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to maintain accurate financial and administrative records. Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. Confident communication skills both written and verbal when dealing with clients and internal teams. Good IT skills including experience using financial systems and Microsoft Office. Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.

2-3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: Barnet Council is seeking a Finance Support Officer to join the Adults Income (Debt) Team on a temporary basis. The role involves supporting the effective management of client debt accounts processing payments maintaining accurate financial rec...