Exchequer Finance Assistant (Accounts Receivable)

Somerset Council; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Permanent role

Pro-rata 25 days leave

Job summary

Somerset Council is seeking an Exchequer Finance Assistant (Accounts Receivable) to join the Exchequer Team. This permanent, part-time role (30 hours) supports core financial operations, focusing on income-related processes and accurate record keeping in a busy public sector environment.

You’ll work with a range of stakeholders, handle income transactions, respond to queries, and help improve systems while enjoying hybrid working and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance or transactional processing environment.
• Knowledge of accounts payable/receivable, and cash handling.
• Understanding of financial controls, governance and accurate record keeping.
• Strong IT skills and confidence with financial systems and data.
• Good communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Process income transactions and customer account activities accurately and on time.
• Respond to finance-related queries from colleagues and stakeholders.
• Support invoicing, income management and other finance processes.
• Help monitor compliance with financial procedures and controls.
• Contribute to improving financial systems, processes and ways of working.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Financial controls

IT skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

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Exchequer Finance Assistant (Accounts Receivable)

Looking for a finance role where your work makes a real difference?

Join Somerset Council’s Exchequer Team and become part of a busy, supportive service that helps keep vital council operations running smoothly.

You’ll have the opportunity to build your finance expertise, work with a wide range of stakeholders, and contribute to continuous improvements in a role that offers variety, responsibility and hybrid working.

Role Summary

As an Accounts Receivable Officer, you will support the delivery of core financial operations, with a primary focus on accounts receivable operations and income-related processes. You’ll ensure transactions are processed accurately, in line with established procedures and controls, while maintaining high-quality financial records and supporting compliance with governance standards. Working as part of the Accounts Receivable Team, you will play an important role in supporting day-to-day financial activities and ensuring the smooth running of key finance processes across the Council.

What you'll do – Key Responsibilities

• Process income transactions, customer account activities and financial data accurately and on time.
• Respond to finance-related queries from colleagues, customers and other stakeholders.
• Support invoicing, income management and other operational finance processes.
• Help monitor compliance with financial procedures and controls.
• Contribute to improving financial systems, processes and ways of working.

What we're looking for – Knowledge, Experience, and Skills

• Experience working in a finance, accounts or transactional processing environment.
• Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash handling or related financial processes.
• Understanding of financial controls, compliance and accurate record keeping.
• Strong IT skills and confidence working with financial systems and data.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

About the Team

You'll be joining a supportive and experienced Accounts Receivable Team within Somerset Council's Exchequer Service. The team works closely with colleagues, schools, suppliers and customers to ensure income is managed effectively and financial services are delivered efficiently. With a strong focus on collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement, it's a great environment to develop your skills.

Additional Information

• Permanent, part-time role (30 hours per week)
• 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We are only able to proceed with candidates who already have the right to work in the UK without the need for VISA sponsorship.