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Finance Assistant

Hastings Borough Council

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Hybrid / office as required , Hastings, East Sussex (Hybrid)

Permanent, Full time

£24,790 - £25,992 per annum.

37 hours


Finance Assistant

Grade 10 - £24,790 - £25,992 per annum.

Permanent, 37 hours per week.

About the Role

We are seeking a Finance Assistant to join the Financial Services team.

In this role, you will assist in delivering a professional and comprehensive finance transaction service, ensuring high standards of service delivery across Debtors, Creditors, and Income functions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with debt collection, including liaising with Legal for outstanding cases.
  • Support the management of leases and licences for concessions, rents, and other property-related income.
  • Assist in producing accounts for fees, rents, and other council charges.
  • Issue reminders and follow-up on payments in line with timetables.
  • Assist with income reconciliation and ensure accurate coding of transactions.
  • Ensure payments are processed on time, avoiding duplication.
  • Maintain compliance with VAT regulations and statutory requirements.
  • Manage external post and electronic communications efficiently.
  • Support Freedom of Information requests.

About You
To be successful in this role, you should have:

  • Qualifications: Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C/4 or above, including Maths and English.
  • Experience: Prior experience in a finance environment and a customer-focused role.
  • Knowledge: A solid understanding of bookkeeping and familiarity with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
  • Skills: Strong numeracy, written, and verbal communication skills, with excellent organisational abilities.
  • Personal Attributes: A methodical approach, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and a commitment to high professional standards.

Desirable (but not essential):

  • 3 A-Level qualifications (or equivalent) at grade C or above
  • Experience with Unit 4 Business World.
  • Knowledge of public sector finance and project-based work.

Closing Date for applications: 13th May 2025 @ 12:00pm.


Closing date: Tue 13/05/2025 at 12:00
Job reference: HBC/25/309415
Vacancy downloads:

Staff_competency_framework.pdf

JDPS_Finance_Assistant.pdf