Transactions Officer - Camberley, United Kingdom - Surrey Heath Borough Council

Surrey Heath Borough Council

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Camberley, United Kingdom

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Description

Employer:

Surrey Heath Borough Council
Salary:

£14.07 per hour

Location:
Surrey Heath House, Camberley, Hybrid Working
Contract

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Contract

Working Pattern:
Flexible Hours/Full Time/Part Time
Hours:
37 hours per week. Between days per week) and 37 hours (5 days per week).
DBS Check:

Closing Date:
07/08/2023 at 23:58 Reference:

FCS/23/250435
Salary range

£14.07 per hour

Grade - SH04

Contract - FTC - 3 Months with potential to extend

Hours -
We are flexible on the amount of hours worked as long as it is between 22.2 and 37 hours per week.

Join Surrey Heath Borough Council and be part of an organisation who is committed to delivery through meaningful community engagement and excellent customer service.

We have a friendly and supportive staff culture with people who want to help make a real difference in our community for everyone that lives and works here.

We welcome a culture of innovation and creativity by welcoming new ideas from everyone.

The role sits within the Transactions & Systems team within the Finance Directorate.

About the Role

As a Transactions Officer you will work collaboratively with team members to provide a high quality and efficient finance service to internal service areas and external customers and suppliers.

Transactions Officers undertake fast and accurate processing, recording and posting of the Council's transactions using the Civica Financials system. You will also be responsible for ensuring that various reconciliations are completed accurately.

Hours and location of work are to be mutually agreed with the hiring manager.

We are flexible on the amount of hours worked as long as it is between 22.2 and 37 hours per week.

Your office location will be Surrey Heath House (remote working may be possible at specific times as agreed with the hiring manager).

We require a Transactions Officer for three months to help support the team. There is potential for this contract to be extended.

About You

Ideally you will hold an AAT or equivalent accountancy qualification and have a basic understanding of Local Government Services and Regulations and VAT.

Although not essential, experience of the Civica Financials system would be an advantage however training will be provided.

You will have prior experience in either Accounts Payable or Accounts receivable, be reliable, accurate, have good attention to detail, be confident and have the ability to prioritise and work under pressure.

You need to present a professional and competent image at all times and be able to express ideas or facts clearly.

You will have good interpersonal skills and excellent customer service skills.

You need the ability to plan and prioritise your work and be able to work concurrently on a range of tasks to meet deadlines.

You will provide regular updates on workload status and raise any issues in completing tasks to deadlines.

Additional Information

Benefits

We are committed to providing a healthy work life balance for our employees, with hybrid working and other flexible working arrangements on offer.

A laptop and mobile phone will be provided for your role if applicable.

We offer a generous benefits package including a minimum of 23 days' annual leave rising to 28 days after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays, a generous local government pension scheme, free parking for all employees and payment of a professional membership fee.

As well as subsidised gym membership at our local Places Leisure Centre and great savings from supermarkets, shopping, cycle to work schemes and holidays via the My Staff Shop scheme.

Closing date: 7th August 2023

Interview date: 10th or 11th August 2023

Contact details
For an informal discussion, please contact Michelle Smith, Senior Accountant, Transactions & Systems on ,

Our Commitment

NO AGENCY CALLS PLEASE

Equal Opportunities:

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