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SalaryAre you looking for the opportunity to develop a career in the Public Sector? We have several fantastic temporary positions available working with our client Buckinghamshire Council!
Overview
On behalf of Buckinghamshire Council, Pertemps Recruitment have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Officer to join the Income team in Aylesbury. Working alongside the Income Team Leader, you will support financial transaction processing activity through timely and accurate processing, and deliver excellent customer experience by providing efficient and effective service through continuous improvement within the team and by working in collaboration with all the stakeholders.
About the role
As a Finance Officer, you will have several responsibilities including, but not limited to the following:
- Allocate income received into the Council.
- Processing cheques.
- GL and Balance Sheet reconciliations.
- Investigating unidentified payments.
- Liaising with colleagues throughout the organisation and with external customers to resolve queries.
- Processing Direct Debit Runs.
- Importing income from various systems.
This is a temporary position until 31 August 2024, with potential to extend or become permanent. The pay rate is £13.00 per hour, and you will be working full time, 37 hours per week. This post allows for hybrid working with two days in the office, or fully office based if preferred.
The Aylesbury office is conveniently situated in the town centre (HP19 8FF) with great transport links including a local train station and excellent road connections to the M25, M1, M4 and M40.
About you
The successful candidate(s) should have:
- Previous experience in a finance type role, ideally within income
- AAT or related qualification is preferred but not essential
- Local Authority experience isn't essential but would be beneficial
About us and our Client
As a flexible employee of Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd, you will be joining a Company that holds the distinction of being one of the largest and most successful independent recruitment agencies in the country. Our pioneering spirit and ability to tap into the uniqueness of each individual's talents has enabled us to open doors for our employees, our clients and our applicants too. Our philosophies and rewards are built very much on mutual trust and respect within the style of a partnership in which we hope you will feel both fulfilled and valued as a person.
Buckinghamshire Council are a leading Authority with offices in Aylesbury, Amersham and High Wycombe, whose values represent exactly what they are - Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy. By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:
- A fair and inclusive culture
- The chance to really make a difference to your local community and those around you
- Health and well-being initiatives including Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
- Ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career
- Opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events
Other information
We are looking for someone able to start as soon as possible. Interviews will be held either in person at the Gateway offices in Aylesbury or via Microsoft Teams
Temporary - 6 months
Hours: Monday to Friday - 37 hours per week, 9:00am to 5:30pm
Pay Rate - £13.00 per hour
Start Date - ASAP
Work Schedule - Mix of office and home working
Location - Aylesbury
Apply online now so we can review your application!
If you require more information on the role, please call our Pertemps Aylesbury office and ask for the Buckinghamshire Council team.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.
