Exchequer Assistant; Hybrid​/Remote

Exchequer Assistant (Hybrid / Remote) needed, £14.54ph | PAYE Reference: OR109173

This role can be considered for remote working dependent on experience and training required.

To contribute to the delivery of an efficient and effective accountancy and financial management service, by providing support to the Exchequer team, particularly in relation to accounts payable, accounts receivable and income collection.

• Assist in the delivery of an efficient and effective service in relation to creditors, debtors, cash collection and income management.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the financial management systems through routine controls, reconciling data, verifying information and investigating anomalies.
• Ensure all enquiries and correspondence are dealt with efficiently and effectively.
• Maintain a high standard of customer service when liaising with Directorates, other staff and the public.

Individuals may be involved in one or more of the following activities.

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of the weekly creditor cheque and BACS runs.
• Ensure correct treatment of VAT, CIS verification and CIS deductions, including any relevant returns.
• Administer and be responsible for all prime documents pertaining to the system ensuring they are maintained in an orderly manner and are available for inspection by relevant officers.
• Set up and maintain supplier accounts in line with the requirements and policies.
• Maintain status of all creditor statements received, ensuring the Client has no legal action taken against it for non-payment of invoices.
• Provide advice and guidance to officers in respect of completing requisitions/orders and the receipt of goods.
• Support accountancy in liaising with Directorates in relation to final accounts preparation for creditors.

• Provide Exchequer Team Leader with support in the day‑to‑day running of sundry debtors.
• Assist with correct treatment of VAT in relation to debtor invoices.
• Set up new customers in line with the requirements.
• Provide advice and guidance to officers in raising debtor invoices/credit notes.
• Enter debtor invoices/credit notes as required in line with the agreed timetable.
• Monitor and respond to queries on outstanding debts and undertake recovery action in line with policies, including dealing with deceased debtor accounts (probate, grant of application and executor enquiries).
• Assist in year‑end matters relating to debtors.

• Administer policies and procedures for efficient administration of cash collection/income management.
• Ensure cash received/payments are promptly recorded in the accounts and reconciled including clearance of suspense accounts and supervise daily banking operations of other teams (e.g., CST) resolving any anomalies.
• Provide income reports to the relevant department and report council tax, NDR, Allpay and Housing Benefit over payments to Revenues staff.

This is a full‑time role on a temporary contract basis.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.