Accountancy Officer Internal Only

Borough Of Barnet

Job Location:

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

This position is open to internal candidates only. Any applications received from external candidates will not be considered and will be automatically rejected.

Barnet is seeking an Accountancy Officer who will be responsible for the administration of financial processes and support systems; maintaining accounting and other records and ultimately ensuring that the service runs smoothly.

In support of Sanctuary managers this role is integral to enabling transparency and efficiency in all transactions.

Through the pursuit of some of your duties you may be required to deal directly with our Sanctuary Seekers Commissioned Partners Government Bodies which include MHCLG and Home Office rendering you an ambassador not only for the service but for the Council as a whole.

The AccountancyOfficer will play a key role in developing and delivering projects within the Sanctuary Team. They will work closely with project managers stakeholders and partners to facilitate the resettlement and support of Sanctuary Seekers in the community.

They will developing and delivering projects within the Borough of Sanctuary working with outreach services and reviewing and improving team processes.

About you

Experience in projects administration or coordination preferably in a humanitarian or refugee assistance context.
Experience in producing reports from Integra and other peripheral systems to support in-year monitoring year-end and statutory reporting
Experience in maintaining corporate registers to support year-end statutory closures
.
Able to undertake general finance and administration tasks including maintaining shared folders intranet pages filing bank statements raising PO and manual payments
Familiarity with humanitarian principles refugee resettlement processes and the challenges faced by sanctuary seekers
Knowledge of data management systems and financial reporting tools Delta and Oracle
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences
Cultural sensitivity and empathy towards the experiences and needs of all sanctuary seekers

About Adult Health & Social Care Services

In Adult Social Care we are committed to the work we do and the difference we make to residents of Barnet every single day month and year. We encourage staff to be empowered in making changes and initiate actions that improve our services. Ultimately we should all be happy for our friends and family to receive the services we deliver and commission and so that is where our focus always lies.

Adults Social Care & Health comprises of people with a range of professional specialisms and expertise including social workers; occupational therapists; contract brokers; staff delivering statutory services; financial and performance analysts.

We value the skills that new staff can offer to make a real difference to people who use our services and their carers. Irrespective of whether the role is frontline or back office you would be joining a group of people focused on providing excellent services for the local community.

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What we offer

31 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
Work-life balance options may include hybrid working flexitime job share home working part-time
A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers supermarkets energy suppliers and more
Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work eye care vouchers travel and gym membership
Excellent training and development opportunities
Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance

How to apply

Read the job description and person specification before clicking Apply to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying please contact Ayan Patel Sanctuary Manager

Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a useful tool to support your application as a reasonable adjustment however all examples and statements provided must be truthful factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others or generated by artificial intelligence as your own) applications may be withdrawn escalated to counter Fraud for further investigation and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures this may include AI Detection Screening Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks Qualification and Registration Checks Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir) Up to 5 years of Employment History References DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks Credit Checks and Social Media Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening.

To deliver Barnet Councils commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time compressed hours and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We cant promise to give you exactly what you want but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme further details are available at posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore please apply as soon as possible.

Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post then regretfully in this instance you have not been shortlisted.

Responsibilities

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

DescriptionThis position is open to internal candidates only. Any applications received from external candidates will not be considered and will be automatically rejected.Barnet is seeking an Accountancy Officer who will be responsible for the administration of financial processes and support system...

Description

This position is open to internal candidates only. Any applications received from external candidates will not be considered and will be automatically rejected.

In support of Sanctuary managers this role is integral to enabling transparency and efficiency in all transactions.

They will developing and delivering projects within the Borough of Sanctuary working with outreach services and reviewing and improving team processes.

About you

Experience in projects administration or coordination preferably in a humanitarian or refugee assistance context.
Experience in producing reports from Integra and other peripheral systems to support in-year monitoring year-end and statutory reporting
Experience in maintaining corporate registers to support year-end statutory closures
.
Able to undertake general finance and administration tasks including maintaining shared folders intranet pages filing bank statements raising PO and manual payments
Familiarity with humanitarian principles refugee resettlement processes and the challenges faced by sanctuary seekers
Knowledge of data management systems and financial reporting tools Delta and Oracle
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences
Cultural sensitivity and empathy towards the experiences and needs of all sanctuary seekers

About Adult Health & Social Care Services

Pleaseclick hereto download the Job description for this role.(Right-click and select Open in new tab so you can keep the job description open while completing your application)

What we offer

31 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
Work-life balance options may include hybrid working flexitime job share home working part-time
A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers supermarkets energy suppliers and more
Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work eye care vouchers travel and gym membership
Excellent training and development opportunities
Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance

How to apply

Responsibilities

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

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