Exchequer Assistant

This is a remote position.

Exchequer Finance Officer 6 Month Contract

Location: Remote Working

Rate: 18.84 per hour (Umbrella)

Contract: 6 Month Contract

Hours: Full Time

Working Pattern: Remote

Pay: Bi-weekly

Summary

We are seeking a skilled Exchequer Finance Officer to join our dynamic Finance and Exchequer Team on a 6-month contract. This role is pivotal in ensuring the delivery of efficient financial services encompassing Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Income Management and Cash Collection functions. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining financial system integrity processing transactions with precision and providing exceptional customer service.

This position is ideal for individuals with a strong background in finance keen attention to detail and a comprehensive understanding of financial systems and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Process creditor payments accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Support weekly BACS and creditor payment runs.
• Ensure correct treatment of VAT and CIS deductions.
• Maintain supplier accounts and records in line with Council policies.
• Reconcile creditor statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Respond to supplier and internal payment queries.
• Provide advice to service departments regarding purchase orders and goods receipting.
• Assist with year-end creditor processes and final accounts preparation.

Accounts Receivable

• Support the administration of sundry debtors.
• Create and maintain customer accounts.
• Raise debtor invoices and credit notes accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Ensure correct VAT treatment on debtor invoices.
• Investigate and resolve invoice and debt queries.
• Monitor outstanding debts and undertake recovery action in accordance with Council policies.
• Assist with deceased debtor account administration including probate and executor enquiries.
• Support year-end debtors processes.

Income Management & Cash Collection

• Support the administration of income management and cash collection processes.
• Ensure income is recorded accurately and reconciled promptly.
• Maintain suspense accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Support banking reconciliations and financial controls.
• Produce income reports for service departments.
• Assist with reporting relating to Council Tax Business Rates Housing Benefit Over payments and other income streams.

Financial Systems & Reconciliations

• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of financial management systems.
• Reconcile financial data and investigate anomalies.
• Verify financial transactions and supporting documentation.
• Assist in maintaining strong financial controls and audit trails.
• Support continuous improvement of financial systems and processes.

Customer Service & Support

• Respond to enquiries from:
  • Members of the Public
  • Suppliers
  • Schools
  • Council Officers
  • External Organisations
• Deliver a professional and efficient customer service.
• Resolve finance-related queries in a timely manner.
• Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Team Support

• Provide support across Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable and Income Management functions.
• Assist colleagues during periods of increased workload.
• Support service improvements and process reviews.
• Contribute to performance monitoring and reporting activities where required.

Requirements:

Essential

• Previous experience working within a finance or accountancy environment.
• Experience using computerised accounting systems.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications including Excel.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Experience processing financial transactions accurately.
• Experience reconciling accounts and investigating discrepancies.
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to produce accurate written correspondence and financial information.

Desirable

• Previous Local Authority or Public Sector finance experience.
• Experience working within Accounts Payable.
• Experience working within Accounts Receivable.
• Experience administering income management and cash collection functions.
• Knowledge of VAT and CIS procedures.
• Experience producing financial reports and performance information.

Skills & Competencies

• Highly numerate with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret financial information and explain it clearly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing priorities.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality customer-focused services.

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/Level 2 or equivalent).

Desirable

• Finance Accounting Business Administration or related qualification.
• AAT qualification or working towards a relevant finance qualification.

Whats on Offer

• 18.84 per hour (Umbrella)
• 6 Month Contract
• Fully Remote Working
• Bi-weekly Pay
• Opportunity to work across Accounts…