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Lancaster Town Hall (Hybrid)

Permanent, Full time

No DBS check required

£23,151 - £24,294 per annum

37 hours


We are seeking 2 highly motivated, organised and committed individuals to fill the posts of Exchequer Assistant in our Exchequer Services Section within our Resources Department at Lancaster City Council. 

Exchequer Services oversees the Council’s Income Management, Debt Management, Creditor Administration and Payroll processes.

The post-holder will provide support for key functions within the team.  This includes processing payments and providing advice, training and support to officers across the Council on corporate payment procedures and the use of associated systems.

With a commitment to providing high quality customer service, you will also be IT literate, numerate, organised and be adept at using software applications and systems.

You should have the ability to work accurately, be a team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrate integrity. If you have a positive can-do attitude, the ability to learn quickly and to embrace change then your profile is match for the attributes we look are looking for.

Previous experience would be an advantage, but not essential as this full-time post is also offered as an AAT Apprenticeship. This provides an excellent opportunity for entry-level step to a career in accountancy via an apprenticeship route and we have a proven track record. Please note if offered as an apprenticeship the salary would be £6.83 per hour. 

Please indicate on your application if you are interested in the apprenticeship option as the successful candidate will be enrolled on a suitable qualification with time off for study alongside gaining invaluable on the job work experience contributing to the Finance Team at Lancaster City Council.

The hours of work for this position are 37 hours per week, working Monday to Friday (including time off for study if applicable). This post is subject to the flexible working polices and arrangements in place at Lancaster City Council.

The Council currently operates an excellent Flexible Working Hours Scheme which allows for a healthy work-life balance. The post will be based at Lancaster Town Hall but we now operate a hybrid working scheme which allows for flexibility on a day to day basis with regards to your work location.

About You

You will identify with our organisational values of Pride, Ownership, Working Together and Ambition.

Our Benefits

Lancaster is a great place to work, as well as being part of something special you will also benefit from:

  • Generous annual leave allowance
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • A range of employee benefits including discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, the opportunity to purchase extra time off, as well as discounts on days out, activities and retail.

Lancaster City Council has unanimously declared a climate emergency and will therefore work towards reducing carbon emissions to net-zero by 2030. As part of this role, you will be expected to participate and work towards reducing both carbon emissions and the impacts of climate change.

We are an Investor in People, Forces Friendly employer, and an Armed Forces Covenant committed organisation. We welcome applications from defence reserves and other members of our armed forces community. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all parts of our community.

At Lancaster City Council we aim to have a diverse workforce that is representative of the district that we serve, and provide a working environment where each employee feels able to bring their whole self to work. We welcome applications from all sections of our community and provide several supportive and inclusive workplace networks and safe spaces for employees to feel connected. Our workplace wellbeing strategy drives our commitment to staff wellbeing initiatives and ensuring that our organisation is a great place to work for all.

We are a disability confident committed employer.

Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to update all applicants individually. If you do not receive a response from us within 2 weeks of the closing date then your application will have unfortunately been unsuccessful in progressing to interview.

Interview date: TBC 


Closing date: Mon 16/09/2024 at 23:55
Job reference: 51_24
Vacancy downloads:

LCC494_Exchequer_Assistant_with_PS_2023.pdf

LCC072_Apprentice_Exchequer_Assistant_2024_with_PS.pdf

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