Exchequer Officer - Abingdon, United Kingdom - South Oxfordshire District Council

South Oxfordshire District Council
South Oxfordshire District Council
Verified Company
Abingdon, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter
Description

Salary:
£32,069 - £37,891 per annum (£33,833 - £39,977 from 1 April 2023)

Hours:
Full time (37 hours per week)

Enhanced Annual Leave: 24 days per annum (plus bank holidays & Christmas shutdown)

Annualised Hours:
Working extra hours means taking extra leave


What the role offers
We are seeking to appoint a suitably enthusiastic and highly motivated Exchequer Officer to join our Exchequer Team.

You will work as part of a team operating on a matrix basis, offering a professional service to both the internal and external customersof the councils.


As an effective team player, you will have excellent attention to detail and will assist with the development and continuous improvement of the Exchequer team and ensure it aligns closely with the wider Finance Service.

IT and numeracy skills are essential,as are excellent communication and customer service skills.

Applicants should ideally have previous experience of working in an Exchequer team using the Unit4 Financial Management System, along with experience of working within a large and complex financialenvironment.


Exchequer Officer Responsibilities:


  • Supporting the Team Leader with the provision of financial information, assistance, and advice to council managers at all levels of the organisation, including senior leaders
  • Contribute to the development of financial systems and processes
  • Control of standing information held within the various ledgers of the financial management system
  • Ensure your specific responsibilities are performed accurately, in line with the set financial procedure rules and in accordance with agreed timetables
  • Ensure all entries in relation to payments made and income received are accurately entered into the financial management system in accordance with set deadlines
  • Any other duties as may be deemed commensurate with the grade of the post

Exchequer Officer Requirements:


  • Ability to collect, appraise, analyse, and evaluate information
  • Ability to work to demanding performance targets
  • An understanding of Financial Management or Income Management Systems
  • Numerate with a high degree of accuracy
  • Proficient in Excel and Word
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in a related field

If you have the following experience or qualifications - it's a bonus

  • Experience within a large and complex financial environment
  • Experience of debt management processes
  • Experience of reviewing financial policies and procedures
  • Experience of working within a local government environment
  • A basic understanding of accounting requirements


A full list of the important duties this role provides can be found attached within the Exchequer Officer job description.


Closing date: 3 March 2023


Interview dates: 9 & 10 March 2023
More jobs from South Oxfordshire District Council
See all jobs of South Oxfordshire District Council