Financial Transaction Specialist

Job Title : Financial Transaction Officer (SO1)

Location : Laurence House, Fourth Floor, Lewisham Council

Rate : £21 per hour (Inside IR35)

Contract Type : Temporary Agency Contract

Duration : 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