Finance Reconciliations Administrator

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are looking for an Finance Reconciliations Administrator to join our team based in Ipswich. You will join us on a full or full time, permanent or casual basis (37 hours per week). You will earn a competitive salary of £29,269 - £33,945 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered.

About the Finance Reconciliations Administrator role:

We are looking for a confident, flexible and highly motivated individual to join our busy Finance Transactions and Systems Team, who shares our values and commitment to make a difference for our residents, businesses and communities.

The Finance Team supports both Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils by providing accurate and timely financial advice to enable delivery of the joint strategic plan outcomes.

This role will have responsibility for the correct allocation of the councils' income. You will perform daily/weekly/monthly reconciliations of all income streams and will have ownership of a set of reconciliations essential for Section 151 reporting. This will include the investigation and allocation of suspense items and transfer of balances between the councils, along with month-end routines and query resolution.

You will also be required to work closely with colleagues across other service areas to support and facilitate data handling with accuracy, ensuring the data remains confidential and secure.

What we're looking for in our Finance Reconciliations Administrator:

You will be educated to NVQ 3/A level standard or have gained equivalent knowledge through experience, ideally within a financial environment.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• keen analytical skills
• the ability to interpret financial information
• confidence in using your own initiative
• a willingness to support other members of the team.

Due to the fast-paced nature of this role, attention to detail is essential, alongside excellent organisational, communication and IT skills.

About us:

Working together across our councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk.

We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.

Our ways of working

Work is what we do, not where we go!

We are committed to working in a more hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote-based working (business needs permitting). This has worked well for us and is something we will be continuing with.

We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents.

Benefits you will receive as our Finance Reconciliations Administrator:

• Great opportunities for learning and development.
• Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years service, plus bank holidays).
• Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Wellbeing Support Programme.
• Employee Assist Programme.
• Health Care Options.

Closing date: 5pm, 20 March 2024

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Finance Reconciliations Administratorrole, even if you don t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.