Enfield Council is a dynamic local authority driven by a clear vision of how we will transform the borough, address inequality and create a lifetime of opportunities for everyone who lives, works and learns in Enfield. We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Exchequer Services to join our team. As a key member of the Resources Department, you will lead and support the Exchequer Teams to deliver a high performing customer focused services to the Council and external customers. Exchequer Services provides the Council with a variety of financial activities, underpinning key council services and ensuring statutory compliance whilst delivering an effective and efficient service to all its customers. Reporting to the Director of Finance - Corporate you would be a key member of the finance management team and would support the delivery of essential finance services including: - Payroll (including services to external organisations) - Accounts Payable and Receivable - Income and Bank Reconciliation The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in leading and developing high performing teams, managing complex financial processes, leading change, achieving results and meeting statutory deadlines and performance targets in a large complex organisation. Knowledge and experience of finance systems and HMRC requirements relating to the Exchequer Services above are also essential. The Council offers hybrid working arrangements which are subject to change based on service requirements. Contact Details - If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Annette Trigg at [email protected] to arrange an informal discussion. If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Claire Turner, Senior Recruitment Advisor on 0208 132 1024 or [email protected] We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV. We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working. Why it's great to work for Enfield Council: - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). - Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. - 1 month paid sabbatical for Children’s Social Workers