Part Time Finance Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 27 Medi 2024 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £23,344 i £26,631 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Pro Rata |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 07 Hydref 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1QH |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 2 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Essex County Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | req18022_1727436099 |
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Part Time Finance Officer
Permanent, Part Time
£23,344 to £26,631 Per Annum, Full Time Equivalent
Location: Chelmsford
Closing Date: Monday 7th October 2024 at 11.59pm
Please note that this is a part time role offering 17 hours per week, which will need to be worked as per the following days: Wednesday (half day) and Thursday & Friday (full days) and this will be the same working days every week, with 1 of the full days being spent in the office in Chelmsford.
The pro rata salary for 17 hours per week is from £10,725.63 to £12,235.87 per annum.
Essex County Council (ECC) is one of the largest and most dynamic local authorities in the UK, serving a population of 2 million residents, and has a very successful track record of delivering transformational change. ECC anticipated change was needed in the public sector and has worked to deliver better quality at lower cost. We have an ambitious transformation agenda - one with the scope to reach every part of the council. We are changing the way we think, the way we work, and the ways in which we deliver our services. We are committed to becoming a place where individuals, partners and communities feel proud to play their role and genuinely want to belong. We're immensely proud of our flexible working options.
The Opportunity
Purchase to Pay (P2P) and Income aims to provide a comprehensive financial transactional and support service, maximising new and innovative technology to provide excellent customer service using a multi skilled workforce.
Finance Officers in Purchase to Pay (P2P) and Income will contribute to the delivery of the business plan for financial transaction processing, by ensuring data or income is accurately maintained and managed within policy and legislation standards. Responding to more complex customer queries and supporting changes in technology to streamline the customer experience.
With knowledge of P2P/Income systems and demonstrable accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchase to pay and e-invoicing experience. The role requires good interpersonal and communication skills to deliver excellent customer service.
Accountabilities
- Provides financial support in relation to the payments and collection of income, to both internal and external customers, contributing towards delivery of the business plan for financial transactions, in support of the wider organisational vision.
- Provides technical support to team members and customers answering more complex queries in a professional manner in accordance with financial procedures.
- Contribute to the identification and clarification of customer needs, to deliver process and technology changes, which drive efficiency and value for money.
- Contribute to improving financial awareness and capability across the organisation, to promote the culture of empowering budget holders in line with financial regulations.
- Carries out data analysis to produce reports for P2P & Income and external customers, to support the management of organisational performance, maximise income and ensure compliance to Financial Regulations and audit requirements.
- Contributes to service improvement projects/programmes to achieve best practice and organisational efficiency by recommending process improvements and redesign.
- Contributes to maintaining currency on legislation changes and translating these into local policy and procedure, to identify and review potential changes in technology.
- Working collaboratively and flexibly across teams within P2P & Income to deliver a high level of service to all functions.
- Contribute to identifying risks and supporting the resolution, to minimise financial impact and loss to the organisation.
The Experience You Will Bring
Essential:
- Educated to RQF level 3 (A level) including English and Mathematics, or equivalent by experience.
- Level of good competency using Microsoft office packages including, Teams, Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Knowledge of Income systems and experience in accounts receivable, collections and e-invoicing.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Desirable:
- Aptitude and willingness to work flexibly in multi skilled Operational Teams.
- Commitment to continued personal development within a working environment.
- Ability to interpret varied information for supporting continuous improvements in service delivery.
- Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external customers, suppliers and partners.