Exciting Opportunity for a Finance Payment and Admin Officer at Enfield Council.
Enfield Council is a progressive local authority with a clear vision to transform the borough, tackle inequality, and create lifelong opportunities for everyone who lives, works, and learns in Enfield.
We are seeking a motivated Finance Assistant to join our Finance Business Partnering team within the Education and Schools Finance Team.
Role Overview:
As a Finance Assistant, you will be an integral part of a dynamic finance team, delivering exceptional customer service to schools and Council staff regarding school payments and finance-related queries. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Calculating and updating monthly payments to schools using the Council's schools advances system.
- Completing financial reconciliations and resolving any discrepancies.
- Reviewing and following up on monthly and quarterly school finance returns.
- Liaising with Council staff and schools to address queries.
- Proactively seeking opportunities to improve processes.
To excel in this role, you should possess strong numeracy and literacy skills, attention to detail, and accuracy in your work. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, along with accounting skills, is essential.
If you have finance experience and enjoy interacting with people and resolving queries, we would love to hear from you.
Working Arrangements:
Enfield Council offers a hybrid working arrangement, with an expectation that staff will be in the office at least one day every other week. Additional office attendance may be required based on service need
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £36,522.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Do you have strong numeracy and literacy skills, attention to detail, and accuracy in your work?
- Do you have proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, along with accounting skills?
Experience:
- Local Government: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
