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Introduction Revenues officers are responsible for the administration, collection and recovery of Council Tax liabilities within a Local Authority. The role is essentially that of a financial administrator. They are employed in all types of authority except county councils. Work Environment The work is generally undertaken within an office setting but may also include regular [...] Related entries:

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Introduction It may be a cliché but it is true – ‘money makes the world go round’. Business success depends on the financial standing of the company and non-commercial organizations like local government are no different. Councils have central accounting departments, sometimes known as treasuries, in which qualified accountants and their assistants work. They may [...] Related entries:

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Introduction For many people state benefits can make the difference between a decent standard of living and poverty. But there are some who abuse the system, a small minority who claim allowances to which they are not entitled – which may be social security payments, housing benefits or unemployment pay. Fraud investigation officers are responsible [...] Related entries:

1. Claire, User property and finance officerClaire, User Property and Finance Officer Hartlepool Borough Council On...
2. Kathryn, Housing OfficerKathryn, Housing Officer Norwich City Council I started my career...
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Introduction There is a corporate services department in all types of local authority. As the name suggests, it incorporates the council’s ‘core’ functions. All the services provided to a local community rely on efficient administration, human resource management, information technology support, legal representation and advice, marketing and promotion and thorough policy development and research. But [...] Related entries:

1. Claire, User property and finance officerClaire, User Property and Finance Officer Hartlepool Borough Council On...
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Introduction European officers have a co-ordinating role, linking local government departments, local businesses, government departments and the European union. A main task is to secure EU funding for their authorities. They are employed in many of the larger councils. Work Environment The majority of the work takes place in an office environment within the local [...] Related entries:

1. Graham, Economic Development OfficerGraham Philpot, Economic Development Officer Cheltenham Borough Council I began...
2. Sharon, Planning Enforcement OfficerSharon, Planning Enforcement Officer Hertfordshire County Council After working in...
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Introduction As every council has a finance department, every type of authority employs cashiers. In some cases they are called ‘clerks’ and duties vary from place to place. This can range from collecting council tax payments, car parking fines, dealing with staff expenses claims and preparing internal weekly payrolls to selling tickets at local government [...] No related posts.]]> http://www.lgcareers.com/careers-az/cashier/feed/ 0 http://www.lgcareers.com/careers-az/budget-support-officer/ http://www.lgcareers.com/careers-az/budget-support-officer/#comments Fri, 02 Mar 2007 10:06:03 +0000 admin http://lgcareers.jobsgopublic.com/career-descriptions/supporting-your-community/budget-support-officer/

Introduction Every council department is allocated a budget – an amount of money, which is spent during the year and is strictly controlled. A budget support officer’s job is to work with staff in different departments to identify costs, check available budget and monitor expenditure within the overall council spending plan. Work Environment This is [...] Related entries:

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Introduction Auditors review and evaluate a local council’s activities to ensure that resources are used efficiently and cost effectively. They normally work in corporate finance or internal audit departments. Work Environment This is an office-based job, but involves visiting a number of different departments within the council. You would normally work a standard 37 hour [...] Related entries:

1. Jahangir, Assistant AccountantJahangir, Assistant Accountant London Borough of Tower Hamlets I joined...
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Introduction This job is based in central accounts, or treasuries, in all types of local authority. It covers most of the aspects of financial work in the corporate sector and in other services, such as education and environment that manage their own budgets. Accounting technicians work alongside accountancy assistants, finance assistants, finance clerks and finance [...] Related entries:

1. Amy, Highways TechnicianAmy, Highways Technician Isle of Wight Council I first joined...
2. Faisal, Senior AccountantFaisal, Senior Accountant London Borough of Haringey I first started...
3. Jahangir, Assistant AccountantJahangir, Assistant Accountant London Borough of Tower Hamlets I joined...

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Introduction Accountants must ensure that the council’s financial management is effective and efficient, making the best use of public money. About 18,000 accountants are employed in local government throughout the UK. They are employed in all types of local authority. A significant number of the current chief executives are trained accountants. Work Environment Most of [...] Related entries:

1. Jahangir, Assistant AccountantJahangir, Assistant Accountant London Borough of Tower Hamlets I joined...
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