Finance Assistant

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.