Exchequer Services Administrator

Grade D scp 6 £ 25,989 to scp 11 £ 28,241 pay award pending

Contract:

Permanent x1, Fixed term x1 12 months

Hours:

37 per week
Interview date: TBC
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Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

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Are you looking for an exciting, new role which will allow you to utilise your existing skills in a fast paced, customer focused service which is integral to supporting the wider Council? If so, this could be the role for you.

Working in a busy office environment, you will be part of the Council’s Exchequer Services, in one of three teams, responsible for providing payment functions for the council. The role involves processing payments and invoices, running reports, checking data and dealing with enquiries. You will support the wider Exchequer Services team, which includes the Council’s Accounts Payable, Payroll and Pension functions, to provide an efficient and responsive service to Council colleagues and external customers.

A good communicator with excellent customer service skills, you’ll be task focussed and motivated to get the job done. You should detail-orientated and a team player who has a proactive approach to work to support your colleagues and the service.

Previous experience in a financial role is not essential as training will be provided, but you’ll need to have administrative experience and be able to follow instructions and work to strict deadlines. Knowledge or experience of processing payments and managing data electronically would be an advantage.

Think of a specific project where teamwork was critical to success. What was your role, what challenges did the team face, and what actions did you personally take to contribute to the outcome?

Describe a situation when you were responsible for meeting a strict deadline involving financial accuracy and explain what steps you take to ensure you deliver accurate and timely work.

Describe your experience of working within a customer‑focussed role where you had to manage conflicting deadlines, and give an example of how you handled it and what feedback you received

This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough.

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.

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