Finance Officer Location: London Contract: Temporary Salary: £23.36 umbrella / £21.07 PAYE Inclusive / £18.80 PAYE Exclusive Start Date: ASAP Contact: rachel.burgess@servicecare.org.uk Job Description Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in London for a Finance Officer to join the Home Ownership team on a temporary basis. The postholder will be required to undertake various financial, administrative and accounting tasks while maintaining data integrity and accuracy. Key Responsibilities Investigate any variances and undertake any reconciliations necessary. Analyse transactions and present results in a logical and coherent format. Process payments that do not follow preferred payment process through IBC, including compensations and refunds. Assist with supplier queries and promptly resolve any issues raised. Lead on allocation of unallocated income. Assist in resolving customer finance related queries. Proactively manage and provide financial support to the business. Process journals and undertake other administrative tasks as required. Contribute to and assist in the day-to-day business of Home Ownership as required. Carry out finance-related duties, as directed by the Income and Litigation team manager. Candidate Criteria Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to policies in relation to Equal Opportunity, Customer Care and service delivery. Experience working as part of a finance team, and in Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable. Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills, with ability to work to standards and deadlines. Ability to work as a team to support and improve financial processes, controls and transactions. Great interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with colleagues and customers. Proficient in IT, particularly Excel, Word and other Microsoft Office packages. Detailed knowledge of financial services legislation, and awareness of latest governmental/HMRC guidelines. Knowledge of landlord and tenant act, and relevant housing legislation. Ability to liaise professionally at all levels with staff and public. If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who could be, please contact Rachel at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email rachel.burgess@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.