4 government jobs found in London Borough of Waltham Forest

Head of Finance wanted for a local authority based in London. The role will be for 6 -9 months and can pay up to £750 p/day. The role would require office attendance 1 day p/week. Main duties include:- To provide proactive expert advice to Members, the Director, Head of Service and managers across the authority on financial and capital strategy and accounting. Accountable for the development and implementation of the council's financial strategy, liaising as required with central government departments, external agencies and other local authorities. Accountable for the development and implementation of the council's capital strategy and capital accounting. To keep abreast of developments in local government funding, financial strategy and capital accounting, and ensure that the council's arrangements operate in compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements and good practice. To identify and forecast the funding and income available to the council, together with the...

Job Title: Senior Finance Business Partner Location: Barking & Dagenham Term: Temp Rate: £650 Umbrella day rate Are you ready to take your finance career to the next level? Our client is on the lookout for a dynamic Senior Finance Business Partner to collaborate with senior leaders and shape pivotal financial decisions. This is your chance to shine in a highly visible role where your insights will drive strategy and enhance financial performance! What You'll Be Doing: Partner with senior stakeholders to offer strategic financial advice and insights. Support budget setting, forecasting, and medium-term financial planning. Build and review business cases, investment plans, and savings proposals. Deliver analysis, modelling, and scenario planning to empower decision-making. Ensure robust financial governance, controls, and risk management. Lead and nurture a high-performing team, promoting a culture of excellence. Drive continuous improvement and instil a strong financial...

Location: London Borough (Hybrid Working - 2 Days per Week in the Office) Rate: £400-£450 per day Contract: Interim We are currently recruiting for an experienced Principal Accountant - HRA & Housing on behalf of a London Borough Council. This is an excellent opportunity for a local government finance professional with strong Housing Revenue Account (HRA) experience to support a busy finance team through a period of change and development. Key Responsibilities: Lead on all aspects of HRA financial management and reporting. Provide expert financial advice and business partnering support to Housing Services. Support budget setting, monitoring, forecasting and year-end processes. Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and local government finance regulations. Contribute to the preparation of statutory accounts and working papers. Support financial planning and modelling for housing-related projects and initiatives. Assist with the delivery of financial strategies...

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit Accounts Payable Officer on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: Responsible for the delivery of an efficient and effective payment process, providing accounts payable support to the whole of Luton Council. To ensure the timely and accurate processing of all invoices, interfaces, manual payments, memo's and credit notes generated throughout the Authority. Support the Creditors financial system with the responsibility for documenting procedures, testing enhancements, updates and new releases, supporting devolved users with guidance and training on the accounts payable system and processes. Advising and supporting and service managers and cost centre managers on accounts payable procedures and legislation compliance. You will be responsible to: ·Assess and determine the suitability of invoices/petty cash and claims in relation to financial regulations. ·Identifying payment priority to ensure creditors payment terms...