Cash Officer Exchequer Finance Assistant

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in England is looking for a Cash Officer / Exchequer Finance Assistant for a 3-month contract in Taunton. This role focuses on processing financial transactions, maintaining financial records, and supporting the Finance team. Candidates should have strong experience in financial transaction processing and a solid understanding of financial regulations. The position offers a flexible work pattern with 1 day in the office and 4 days remote, ensuring a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial transaction processing including AP, AR, and Cashiering.
• Strong understanding of corporate financial regulations.
• Ability to provide clear guidance to stakeholders.
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process financial transactions in compliance with procedures.
• Act as a contact point for finance and administrative queries.
• Administer financial schemes including Purchasing Cards.
• Monitor compliance with corporate finance processes.
• Contribute to development of financial systems like Dynamics D365.

Skills

Financial transaction processing

Understanding of financial regulations

Experience with Dynamics 365

Clear advice and guidance

Numerical accuracy

Monitoring financial processes

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in spreadsheets

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Tools

Dynamics 365

Excel

Job description

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary

• The Cash Officer / Exchequer Finance Assistant (Grade 14) will support the Finance Corporate Exchequer & Systems Development team at Somerset Council.
• This temporary position (14 weeks) focuses on processing financial transactions, maintaining accurate financial records, supporting operational and finance staff, and ensuring compliance with corporate financial processes.
• The role sits within the Cashiers Team and involves both office and remote working.

Key Duties / Accountabilities (Sample)

• Process a range of financial transactions in line with agreed practices and authorisation procedures, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cashiering, and Master Data activities.
• Act as a local point of contact for finance and administrative queries, offering advice and guidance to staff, suppliers, and customers.
• Administer financial schemes such as Purchasing Cards, Petty Cash, the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), and controlled stationery.
• Monitor compliance with corporate processes, ensuring consistent standards across cash handling, AP / AR workflows, and authorisation of transactions.
• Participate in working groups to support the development and improvement of financial systems, including Dynamics D365 and the Income Management System (IMS).
• Propose and implement solutions related to finance processes, controls, and regulations, including test transactions and process validation.
• Maintain and oversee data within finance systems such as D365, IMS, and spreadsheets.
• Promote and uphold council policies on equality, diversity, inclusion, health, safety, wellbeing, and organisational values.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (Finance, budget holders, schools, Systems Team, HR) and external contacts (suppliers, customers, auditors, central government departments, other authorities) to provide accurate financial information and support.

Skills / Experience

• Experience in financial transaction processing (AP, AR, Cashiering, Master Data).
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and corporate financial procedures.
• Experience using financial systems, ideally Dynamics 365 (D365) and / or Income Management Systems (IMS).
• Ability to provide clear advice and guidance to colleagues, suppliers, and customers.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to monitor financial processes for compliance and consistency.
• Problem-solving skills, including contributing to process improvements.
• Proficiency in using spreadsheets (e.g., Excel) and maintaining financial data.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within finance teams.

Additional Information

• The closing date : 18 / 12 / 2025.
• Location : The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY.
• Work pattern : 1 day office / 4 days remote (flexible).
• Hours : 37 per week.