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Financial Transaction Specialist

Financial Transaction Specialist

Novax Recruitment

Posted 17 hours ago, valid for a month

London, Greater London SE12 0TX, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

Lewisham Council is hiring a Financial Transaction Officer for a temporary six-month contract, offering a rate of £21 per hour inside IR35.
The role involves processing invoices and payment requests, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
Candidates should have experience in financial processing within a large organization, preferably in local government.
Strong IT skills and the ability to learn new financial systems quickly are essential, along with excellent attention to detail.
This full-time position requires a commitment to customer service and effective communication skills.

Job Title: Financial Transaction Officer (SO1)Location: Laurence House, Fourth Floor, Lewisham CouncilRate: £21 per hour (Inside IR35)Contract Type: Temporary Agency ContractDuration: 6 months (11 May 2025 - 9 November 2025)Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)Category: Financial / Local Government

About the Role

Lewisham Council is seeking a skilled Financial Transaction Officer to support a temporary peak in workload within the Financial Services team. You will be responsible for delivering efficient, customer-focused financial transaction services including high-volume payment and income processing.

Key Responsibilities

Process invoice and payment request transactions in a timely and accurate manner
Make and receive payments to/from a wide range of stakeholders
Maintain accurate records and carry out regular reconciliations
Work with systems such as Oracle Financials/Payables and ContrOCC (Liquid Logic) (experience desirable but not essential)
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to resolve queries and ensure compliance
Uphold financial regulations, audit standards, and confidentiality of sensitive data

What We're Looking For

Experience in financial processing in a large organisation, ideally local government
Strong IT skills and the ability to learn new financial systems quickly
Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines
Knowledge of relevant legislation and financial standards
Effective communication skills and commitment to customer service

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