Transactional Finance Assistant
London Borough of Hillingdon
Finance£15.29 - £15.50 per hourCasualCloses: 22 June 2026
About the role
We are looking for a motivated and organised Transactional Finance Assistant to join our Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your financial administration skills while supporting a range of important services across the Council.
In this role, you will provide administrative support across Corporate Debtors, Corporate Payments and Financial Assessments, helping to ensure invoices, payments and financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently. Your work will contribute to supporting local businesses, social care clients and Council services, ensuring high standards of customer service and financial administration are maintained.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the processing of supplier invoices, payments and financial transactions.
- Assisting with the administration of Corporate Debtors, Corporate Payments and the Social Care Provider Portal.
- Managing and responding to enquiries received through shared mailboxes.
- Supporting the Financial Assessments service to ensure information is processed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Maintaining accurate records and using financial systems to support service delivery.
- Providing administrative support for finance projects, service improvements and transformation initiatives.
About You
We are looking for someone who is organised, detail-oriented and keen to develop a career within finance.
You will have:
- Strong administrative skills and the ability to manage a varied workload.
- Good attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records.
- Experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
- Good communication and customer service skills, with the ability to deal professionally with a range of stakeholders.
- The ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.
- An interest in finance and a willingness to develop knowledge of financial processes and regulations.
You will be a proactive team player who takes pride in delivering an efficient and professional service while supporting the Council's commitment to putting residents first.
About us
- We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.Here’s a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:
- Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
- 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.
- Generous Holiday Entitlement – increasing with length of service (for non-casual roles).
- Hillingdon Sports & Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes – option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
- Cycle to Work – Eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
- Local Government Pension Scheme – access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
- Vivup Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits.
- Mental Health Support and Counselling Services – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
- Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.
- Trade Union Membership – The Council recognises UNISON, Unite, AEP and GMB and supports employees’ freedom of choice in relation to trade union membership.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.
The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.
Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.
Recruitment Information
Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities that meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme. We believe in the option to choose, so candidates declaring a disability have the choice to opt in for consideration under this scheme, on a ‘per application’ basis.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Some posts are subject to The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2019 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In addition to verifying Right to Work in the UK and a new starter health questionnaire, the post is subject to the following pre-employment screening:- Basic DBS Check
- 2 years of Referencing
Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.
It may be necessary due to a high volume of applications to close this role early. We therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.