Finance Officer — Exchequer (Hybrid & Flexible Hours)

North East Combined Authority; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Excellent Pension Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working Hours

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Learning & Development

Health & Wellbeing Support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric & Hybrid Car Scheme

Exclusive Discounts

Job summary

Gateshead Council is seeking an enthusiastic Finance Officer to join the Exchequer team. You will assist the Senior Finance Officer in managing services and delivering accurate financial support in line with policies and regulations.

With 4 GCSEs and experience in finance, you will supervise staff, maintain IT records, and provide financial and statistical information while handling complex queries from suppliers.

Qualifications

• 4 GCSE passes at Grade 4 or C or above (incl Maths and English).
• Experience in a finance environment with knowledge of processes and systems.
• Strong leadership and supervisory experience.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Excellent communication and customer service, handling complex queries.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative approach across services and teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Finance Officer in managing allocated services within Exchequer.
• Assist with ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of financial support services to groups in line with council policies, procedures and financial regulations.
• Assist with the effective and efficient operation of the councils financial systems and support the continuous review of systems and procedures.
• Supervise employees within Exchequer as allocated and support staff development.
• Monitor and maintain IT systems and computerized records ensuring information is accurate and up to date.
• Provision of financial and statistical information as required.
• Undertake projects within Financial Management as required.
• Deal with complex queries from suppliers and customers.
• Assist with the authorisation procedures of creditor payments, debtors and other Exchequer functions.

Skills

Leadership and supervision

Finance process knowledge

Analytical with IT systems

Communication and customer service

Priority management

Collaborative working

Education

GCSEs (Maths & English)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Gateshead Council is seeking an enthusiastic Finance Officer to join the Exchequer team. You will assist the Senior Finance Officer in managing services and delivering accurate financial support in line with policies and regulations.

With 4 GCSEs and experience in finance, you will supervise staff, maintain IT records, and provide financial and statistical information while handling complex queries from suppliers.