The Corporate Debt Team within the Revenues & Debt Service is advertising for 2 permanent finance officers. This is an exciting opportunity to join a knowledgeable team responsible for the issue and recovery of the Council’s sundry debts.
Successful candidates will be responsible for undertaking a variety of tasks in connection with the raising and recovery of debt along with the maintenance of records in accordance with financial procedures. Responsibilities include raising invoices, liaising with council departments, resolving queries, answering calls via a busy duty line, making contact to obtain payment of outstanding invoices and commencing recovery action.
Interested Candidates Should
- have experience of debt recovery
- have experience of working in a financial environment
- have excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills
- have a desire to provide excellent customer service and assist those in financial difficulties
- possess strong IT skills
- be able to work independently, accurately and meet deadlines
Diversity Statement: Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.
Salary: Salaries advertised are for a standard working week of 35 hours unless otherwise stated. Please use this 'Salary Calculator to help you calculate a pro rata salary.
Our Staff Values are important to us. Candidates will be continuously assessed against our staff values throughout the recruitment process. Where candidates demonstrate views and behaviours that do not meet the standards of our staff values, we reserve the right to reject their application/ registration.
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Finance Officer - Debt and Control employer: Royal Borough of Greenwich
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and collaboration. Employees benefit from opportunities for professional growth within the Housing and Safer Communities Directorate, alongside a commitment to maintaining high standards in compliance and safety. With a focus on community impact and a stable office environment, this role provides a meaningful career path for those passionate about engineering and public service.
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Royal Borough of Greenwich Recruitment Team
