Millmead House Offices, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
No DBS check required
£35,593.00 to £41,110
Join Our Team and Make a Difference!
Are you passionate about finance and eager to contribute to your community? As a Finance Specialist Assistant in our vibrant local government finance team, you'll play a crucial role in shaping financial success while enjoying a dynamic work environment!
Position Overview:
The Accounts Assistant – AR/AP- In this exciting role, you will serve as a key player in our finance department, you will support the Councils Finance Specialist – AR/AP by managing escalations in accounts receivable (AR), accounts payable (AP), bank reconciliations and executing critical system administration tasks. The role involves working with various financial processes, responding to freedom of information requests, managing system corrections, and providing direct support to the finance team with monthly reporting and reconciliations. Your efforts will have a direct impact on the efficiency of our financial operations and help us achieve excellence in service delivery
Key Responsibilities:
Escalation Management:
- Dive into complex financial challenges! Address escalated AR and AP issues, creatively driving resolutions that strengthen our financial integrity and client relationships
- Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders to resolve complex financial disputes.
System Administration:
- Harness the power of the Business World financial system! Assist with administration duties, making essential manual adjustments and corrections to maintain system accuracy
Freedom of Information Requests:
- Take on an important responsibility! Manage freedom of information requests, collaborating with departments to provide accurate financial data and uphold transparency.
Reporting and Reconciliation:
- Bring numbers to life! Prepare engaging monthly financial reports that detail the status of AR and AP.
Completion Memos Management:
- Oversee the implementation of data from completion memos, ensuring timely and accurate entry that fuels operational success
Single Point of Contact for Payments:
- Be the friendly face of finance! Serve as the primary contact for income and card payment queries, delivering outstanding customer services and support to our local sites
Support Implementation:
- Join us in making great things happen, assist in the rollout of the SP6 income system, engaging in training and optimization to elevate our financial processes
Ad Hoc Support:
- Be a team player! Offer assistance in balance sheet reconciliations and other finance-related tasks, collaborating closely with colleagues to drive continuous improvement
Qualifications/Skills:
- Relevant experience in accounts receivable and accounts payable, specifically within a local government setting would be advantageous.
- Familiarity with the Business World financial system, particularly the income management module would also be advantageous.
- Strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail, capable of tackling complex reconciliations and reporting tasks.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills will help you shine as you connect with stakeholders at all levels
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite in particular Excel and Teams.
- Proficiency in financial systems.
Working Conditions:
- Full-time position in an engaging local government office environment, a minimum of 2 days a week.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development, with occasional overtime during busy periods.
Why Join Us?
This is more than just a job; it's a chance to truly make an impact in your community! If you're ready to embrace a rewarding finance career that challenges you while enabling you to support local government and its residents, we can’t wait to meet you! Apply now and help us pave the way for a brighter financial future!
About Guildford
Guildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities. All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.
We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.
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