Finance Officer

Duties and Responsibilities Finance Officer

Monitoring, allocating and reporting on the financial activity of the enforcement service, in terms of the enforcement and parking revenue accounts and any associated capital accounts. Assisting in the preparation of the financial content of the annual report.

Managing the general administrative needs of the PTE Finance, including raising purchase orders, external bills and payment of invoices, providing advice and support on Council financial procedures and regulations.

The successful candidate will provide evidence of working with financial systems (preferably SAP) and an understanding of financial control & procedures.

Support the delivery of the service within an area of expertise that ensures the delivery of a high quality and effective service that meets the requirements of the service area, customers and council.

Ensure best practice is utilised to achieve the appropriate standards in the delivery of the service.

• Monitor the revenue activities within enforcement, parking, Transport & Highways.
• Assist with the preparation of the annual report by providing relevant financial information as requested.
• Respond to customer requests for information.
• Follow simple processes to deliver work and reports (Civil Parking refunds, reconciliations, income).
• Manage and maintain data storage systems, ensuring that data may be readily retrieved and interrogated as appropriate.

• Numerate and literate to GCSE level, or equivalent.
• Financial monitoring and computer packages.
• Liaison with general public and outside organisations.
• Office work procedures.
• Ability to understand and demonstrate financial data.
• Clear and concise communicator.
• ICT literate.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Willing to work to improve customer satisfaction.