At a Glance
- Tasks: Support budget management and financial processes while producing insightful reports.
- Company: Join Barnet Council, a vibrant organisation dedicated to community improvement.
- Benefits: Enjoy 31 days annual leave, flexible working options, and lifestyle discounts.
- Other info: Inclusive team culture with excellent training and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in public services while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with financial systems and data management is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 35237 - 43067 £ per year.
Locations: London, United Kingdom; Colindale, London, United Kingdom
Apply Before: 08/24/2026, 08:00 AM
Job Schedule: Full time
About Barnet Council:
Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council, we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. Our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative – which drive everything we do.
About the role:
As our Data and Finance Officer, you will be a key member of the Customer and Business Development Team. You will support budget management and financial processes, administer case and data management systems, and turn accurate information into useful reports. Your work will help teams make sound decisions, protect the public purse and deliver effective services for residents and businesses.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Providing accurate and timely financial administration, including supporting budget monitoring, forecasting, invoices and payments.
- Maintaining finance, case management and data systems so that information is complete, reliable and accessible.
- Producing reports, data and management information to support oversight, planning and decision-making.
- Working with colleagues to improve processes, strengthen compliance and deliver an efficient business support service.
About you:
We are looking for a friendly, organised and motivated individual who can work as part of a team to provide exceptional finance and business support. You will bring attention to detail, sound judgement and a commitment to excellent service. You can manage competing priorities, build productive working relationships and handle financial and operational information with accuracy and discretion.
You will have:
- Knowledge and experience of financial processes and financial systems e.g. setting up customers and suppliers, creating purchase orders, invoicing, issuing credit notes.
- Proven experience of maintaining databases and case management systems, including user management, data quality assurance, and system improvements.
- Experience of analysing data and producing and presenting statistical and management reports.
- Experience of delivering high-quality customer service and operational or business support.
- Experience of working in a local authority or a similarly complex organisation would be an advantage, but it is not essential.
What we offer:
- 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays.
- Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time.
- A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more.
- Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- Employee well-being training programs including confidential employee assistance.
How to apply:
Read the job description and person specification before clicking “Apply” to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact Alex Sharp, The Customer and Business Development Manager via a.sharp@barnet.gov.uk.
Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview.
Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert.
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