Finance Officer
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Finance Officer
PO1/PO2: 43308pa rising in annual increments to 47925pa incl. LW
Full time/Permanent
About Us:
Located in the heart of South London Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength with more than 130 languages spoken making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation Londons largest LGBTQ community and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.
It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeths communities and residents through ourLambeth 2030 Plan Our Future Our Lambeth.
With exceptional schools lush green spaces including Brockwell Park cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomass Hospital Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.
Please have a look at our dedicatedOne Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.
About the Team:
The Credit & Collections team sits within Exchequer Services and is responsible for income collection and debt recovery across sundry debts Adult Social Care and Housing Benefit overpayments. We work closely with colleagues across various service departments to ensure Lambeth Council secures the income required to deliver essential services.
The team is undergoing a period of transformation moving towards a more proactive data-led and preventative approach to income management. We place strong emphasis on balancing financial control with fairness and compassion particularly when working with vulnerable residents. Our culture promotes ownership accountability and high-quality customer service delivered with dignity and respect.
About the Role:
As a Finance Officer within Credit & Collections you will be responsible for managing income collection and debt recovery for a defined portfolio covering sundry debts Adult Social Care and Housing Benefit overpayments. You will act as the primary point of contact for your service areas working collaboratively with departments to resolve issues provide guidance on billing and recovery processes and ensure appropriate financial controls are applied.
The role involves proactively improving collection performance addressing aged and complex debt and supporting service colleagues to understand and meet their income management responsibilities. You will contribute to meeting performance targets while managing sensitive cases appropriately and in line with legislation and council policy.
You may be required to supervise a small team and deputise for senior colleagues where necessary. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to service improvement modernise collection practices and make a measurable impact on the Councils financial sustainability while supporting residents effectively.
How to Apply:
To be considered for interview your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked A for application:
We operate an anonymised application process so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.
Advert closing date: 3rd February 2026 at midnight
Please click here to view:Lambeth Staff Benefits
Successful candidates will be asked to apply for a Basic Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at will be required to undertake a Cifas information about Cifas can be found hereCifas
Contact Information:
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Damien Shillingford
At Lambeth we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion a Living Wage Employer and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations please clickhere.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Loan Processing
- Fiscal Management
- Accounting Software
- Financial Services
- Financial Concepts
- Financial Report Writing
- QuickBooks
- Accounting
- Agriculture
- Financial Analysis
- Budgeting
- Financial Management
