Finance Officer

Job Summary

Finance Officer at Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils – Full time, 37 hours per week. Fixed term or secondment for 18 months. Salary £31,537 – £36,363 per annum (pro‑rata for part time).

You will support both the Reconciliations and Accounts Receivable teams, splitting your time equally between the two. This role offers a great opportunity to develop experience in a variety of financial control processes and procedures.

• Ensure timely and accurate monthly reconciliation of income and expenditure within our finance systems, with relevant sign‑off and explanations of variances.
• Post entries into the housing system for Universal Credit and allocation of housing benefits.
• Process cheques received by the Councils.
• Handle emergency accommodation invoice processing, refunds and debt recovery.
• Carry out ad‑hoc invoicing.
• Set up Direct Debit mandates.
• Monitor the Death Register.
• Review exceptions within our transaction matching system Pay
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• Participate in process improvement initiatives to review procedures and policies, ensuring they are fit for purpose.
• Allocate transactions into our finance system Unit 4 to clear Balance Sheet codes and reduce outstanding items.

Hands‑on Finance Officer with experience working within a busy finance team.

• AAT or equivalent qualification is an advantage but not required.
• Experience of Accounts Receivables and reconciliations.
• Experience of high‑volume transactions and working to tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with finance software and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate within a team.
• Strong work ethic.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and making a difference.

• Generous leave entitlement (26 days per year, rising to 31 days after 5 years).
• Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Well‑being support and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Private Health Care Options.
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (business needs permitting).
• Great learning and development opportunities.

Read the Job Description and Person Specification (pdf) before applying.

Steps to apply:

• Step 1 – read the advert and the JD and PS.
• Step 2 – complete the Supporting Statement template.
• Step 3 – complete the online application and upload your statement.

The supporting statement should be no more than 2 sides of A4, use the template provided, and be uploaded online.

Closing date: 5pm, 2 January 2026.

For an informal discussion or to learn more about hybrid working, contact Karen Smith by calling or emailing karen.smi
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Alternatively, contact Marie Fletcher by calling or emailing marie.fletc
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.