5 government jobs found in London

A reputable London Local Authority is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join its Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with local government experience to provide high-quality financial management, business partnering and strategic financial advice across a range of council services. Location: London (Hybrid Working) Rate: 28.96 per/hr Contract: Interim / Temporary Client: x2 days office based Working closely with Finance Managers and senior stakeholders, you will play a key role in budget management, financial planning, statutory reporting and supporting informed decision-making across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Provide professional financial advice and business partnering support to service managers and senior leadership teams. Lead on budget setting, in-year budget monitoring, forecasting and financial reporting for allocated service areas. Produce accurate management accounts, financial analysis and performance...

Fraud Analyst- SC Cleared - £250 p/d inside IR35 - Hybrid, London One of our government clients is recruiting for a Fraud Analyst to join them in a 9 months contract. This role is inside IR35 and offering £250 per day. They are hybrid working in London with 1-2 days per week onsite. This role is working in a Security Cleared environment. You will need to be SC or DV (developed vetting) cleared or eligible to undertake SC or DV Security Clearance. Experience Required: - Experience in the counter-fraud or financial crime space. - Ability to understand and communicate fraud assessments clearly to senior members of the Operations team. - Able to identify key trends and movements in data, as well as potential anomalies that require further investigation. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Ability to work in a targeted and fast-moving environment. - Able to solve issues and unblock problems. - Demonstrable ability to manage and prioritise workload...

Are you an experienced Assistant Finance Officer, Finance Officer or Debt Recovery Officer with recent local authority experience? We are recruiting two Assistant Finance Officers to join a busy Exchequer Services team, supporting Housing Benefit Overpayment recovery and Adult Social Care debt recovery on a long-term contract. About the Role This role is ideal for candidates with strong experience in local authority finance, council debt recovery, Housing Benefit Overpayment, Adult Social Care finance, or exchequer services. You will manage recovery activity, resolve customer and stakeholder queries, maintain accurate financial records and support compliant, customer-focused debt recovery within a team environment. Key Responsibilities Manage Housing Benefit Overpayment, Adult Social Care debt, or local authority debt-recovery caseloads independently. Provide a proactive, customer-focused exchequer service to council service areas, suppliers and customers. Resolve financial...

Connect2Hackney are currently recruiting an empathetic and detail-oriented Client Financial Affairs Officer to join our Adult Social Care Finance team at the London Borough of Hackney. In this vital post, you will manage a dedicated caseload of finances for vulnerable adults who lack the capacity to manage their own money. Acting as a financial advocate, you will oversee Court of Protection Deputyships, DWP Benefit Appointeeships, and Direct Payment third-party arrangements to ensure residents' income is maximised, protected, and used in their best interests. If you combine strong financial/accounting skills with a customer-centered, compassionate approach, we would love to hear from you! Key Responsibilities Caseload & Banking Management Day-to-Day Finances: Manage bank accounts, transfer funds, set up standing orders for bills, and issue personal spending money in line with care plans. Reconciliations & Reporting: Complete monthly bank statement reconciliations, keep...

Senior Financial Services Officer £34,418 per annum Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire - Hybrid Full Time Fixed Term Contract until 30-Sep-2027 We're excited to announce that we're recruiting for a fantastic Senior Financial Services Officer to join our friendly team. If you thrive in a busy environment, enjoy working across a variety of finance activities and take pride in delivering excellent customer service, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. About the role... Reporting to the Finance Team Leader, this is a fixed-term role created to provide operational support and cover within the Finance team while three colleagues participate in a major internal systems project. The successful postholder will provide support across a range of finance activities, covering key responsibilities within the Senior Income Officer, Senior Payments Officer and Finance Business Partner functions. The role will also provide administrative support across the wider Finance team, helping to...