Exchequer Services Officer - Addlestone, United Kingdom - Runnymede Borough council

Runnymede Borough council

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Addlestone, United Kingdom

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Exchequer Services Officer (Income)
£24,823 - £28,831 per annum

(37hours) Hybrid working

About the role

The role of Exchequer Services Officer (Income) is part of the Council's Finance function and sits within the Exchequer Services (Income) area, which oversees incoming payments worth over £500million a year ranging from commercial rents to care alarm fees.

The primary objective of Exchequer Services Officer (Income) role is to
- ensure that all incoming payments (received into Council by bank transfer, direct debit, online payments, payments by card, cash or cheque) are timely and accurately processed and allocated.
- make necessary entries in the income management system and general ledger.
- maintain reconciliation for receipts between bank and cash statements and the cash control accounts in general ledger.

This role also covers handling of Council's insurance claims (up to 40 insurance claims a year) and other ad hoc finance activities.

About you

You are an enthusiastic and selfmotivated individual seeking to start or continue your career in Finance.
You are a person who loves working with numbers, attentive to the detail, curious about Finance and passionate about digitalisation and IT systems.
Prior experience in accounting, credit or insurance is desirable but not essential as onthejob training will be provided.
Good communication skills and a friendly and positive attitude are a must.

About Runnymede
Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward
- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our four core values and goals which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects. We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision.

Runnymede's Finance function is a professional and friendly finance team with a wide variety of work which will offer many opportunities to channel your talents and develop your career.

This will include opportunities to be part of the Council-wide cost optimisation and digital transformation projects.

Benefits

Hybrid working 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
Flexible working 7am7pm (Core hours are am & 2.30pm4pm) and Flexileave
28 Days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas
Excellent Pension Scheme
Free Parking
Training and development opportunities
Payment of one professional membership per annum
Cycle to work + further related discounts
Season ticket loan
Health insurance plan after 1 year of service
Dental insurance plan after 3 years of service
Mileage allowance

How to apply

Closing Date: 05 May 2024

Interview Date(s): Week commencing 06 May 2024

If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date you have not been successful on this occasion.

Thank you for considering Runnymede Borough Council.

Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be requested to present your identification at the interview stage and there will be several checks conducted during the onboarding process inclusive of an enhanced DBS check for specified roles._

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Pay:
£24,823.00-£28,831.00 per year

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