Finance Assistant

Numbers matter. Not just because they balance the books, but because they help ensure vital services can continue to be delivered to residents across Hillingdon.

We're looking for a Finance Assistant to join our Control Accounting Team within Corporate Finance. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in finance, gain exposure to a busy corporate finance function and develop valuable knowledge of local government finance.

You'll play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, allocating income received through the Council's bank accounts and supporting key financial control processes that help keep the organisation running effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Allocate income received through the Council's bank accounts accurately and efficiently.
• Support the reconciliation of the Council's bank accounts and financial records.
• Clear and investigate outstanding income suspense items.
• Maintain, monitor and update financial information and records.
• Manage enquiries received through the team's shared mailbox.
• Prepare reports and use financial systems to support the work of the team.
• Assist with processing payments and banking transactions.
• Support monthly and year-end financial processes.
• Investigate and resolve financial queries with internal departments and external organisations.
• Maintain procedure notes and contribute to continuous improvement activities.
• Provide administrative and financial support to wider finance projects as required.

About You

You don't need extensive local government finance experience, but you do need an eye for detail and a genuine interest in finance.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Accurate and organised – You take pride in producing high-quality work and maintaining accurate records.
• Numerate – You're comfortable working with financial information and enjoy problem-solving.
• Customer-focused – You provide a professional and helpful service to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Self-motivated – You can work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
• Adaptable – You're comfortable learning new systems and responding to changing priorities.
• Committed to improvement – You actively look for ways to work more efficiently and effectively.

You will have:

• Strong administrative and IT skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Experience working in a finance or accounting environment and knowledge of financial systems would be advantageous but is not essential.

Additional Information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Carla Batten, Senior Accountant - Control Accounting at [email removed].

Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 23rd of November.