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).