Exchequer Finance Officer

Exchequer Finance Officer - Manchester City Council – M60 2LA

3 months
35 hours per week

I am currently representing Manchester City Council are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience.

We are looking for Exchequer Finance Officer at 5th Floor Town Hall Extension, Manchester, M60 2LA

Exchequer Services forms part of Financial Management within the Corporate Core directorate and is the Councils back-office support function for transactional services.

The role holder will provide an assessment, information and advice service to customers, service users and stakeholders.

The role holder will determine the requirements and needs of service users in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and procedures, and provide advice on the most appropriate course of action.

Key Accountabilities

Respond to all queries from a wide range of people, including both internal and external customers, in an efficient and courteous manner, using initiative and creative skills to resolve problems.

Provide an accurate, efficient, and prompt assessment service where appropriate, using a range of bespoke ICT systems to carry out the role

Ensure that any errors or fraudulent activity are detected and prevented, and appropriate action taken.

Ensure a “whole service approach” is taken, working closely with colleagues in other parts of the service to ensure correct liability and to prevent recovery action where appropriate.

Accurately capture data and information using management information systems enabling the Council to achieve local and national performance targets.

Personal commitment to continuous self-development and service improvement

Exchequer Services forms part of Financial Management within the Corporate Core directorate and is the Councils back-office support function for transactional services.

Exchequer Services is broadly split into these main areas:

Purchase Ledger - The management of all outgoing payment processes between the Council and suppliers for goods and services. Paying invoices, resolving associated queries, working to Statutory Regulations to pay invoices within required deadlines.

Data Management & Technical – Maintaining financial records and producing reports for various users. Daily batch payment file uploads, managing bank mandates, maintaining vendors, reconciliations, administering other financial schemes such as purchase cards and travel passes.

income and Receipting – The management of income into the City Council, ensuring that received funds are correctly allocated in a timely manner. Monitoring and clearing suspense accounts, preparing income files, receipting and banking income, account reconciliation, processing refunds.

The role holder will work as part of Exchequer Services within Financial Management and will contribute to the provision of a high-quality service for all types of incoming and outgoing payments and associated processes, supporting all departments across the Council. Ensuring accurate and timely processing of data, receipts and payments, in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and procedures.

The role holder acts as a point of contact for customers accessing Exchequer Services, to determine the requirements and needs of customers and provide effective and accurate information and advice. The role holder will provide excellent customer service in accordance with existing policies and procedures, taking a flexible approach to delivery within the parameters of agreed guidelines for the processes

The role holder will use a variety of IT systems to process, interrogate and manage data and transactions. They will also contribute to development and implementation of system and process improvements and effective management of information within the scope of this.

Exchequer Finance Officers carry out tasks including, but not limited to: maintaining vendors, producing reports and management data, investigating issues to find resolutions, administering receipts and processing income data, maintaining and interrogating…