Finance Payments and Admin Officer

TN United Kingdom; Enfield; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established local authority is seeking a motivated Finance Payments and Admin Officer to join their dynamic finance team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for finance professionals to make a meaningful impact in the public sector. You will be responsible for delivering exceptional customer service to schools and Council staff, calculating payments, and resolving financial discrepancies. With a hybrid working arrangement, this position allows for flexibility while contributing to the financial well-being of educational institutions. If you possess strong numeracy skills and enjoy interacting with people, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Strong numeracy and literacy skills are essential for this role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook is required.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and update monthly payments to schools using the Council’s system.
• Complete financial reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Liaise with Council staff and schools to address finance-related queries.

Skills

Numeracy Skills

Literacy Skills

Attention to Detail

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Accounting Skills

Job description

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Finance Payments and Admin Officer, Enfield

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Client:

Colbern Limited

Location:

Enfield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Finance

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Our client is looking for an experienced Finance Payments and Admin Officer on a permanent basis.

An opportunity for Finance Payment and Admin Officer at Enfield Council
Enfield Council is a progressive local authority with a clear vision to transform the borough, tackle inequality, and create lifelong opportunities for everyone who lives, works, and learns in Enfield.
We are seeking a motivated Finance Assistant to join our Finance Business Partnering team within the Education and Schools Finance Team.
Role Overview:
As a Finance Assistant, you will be an integral part of a dynamic finance team, delivering exceptional customer service to schools and Council staff regarding school payments and finance-related queries. Your key responsibilities will include:
•Calculating and updating monthly payments to schools using the Council’s schools advances system.
•Completing financial reconciliations and resolving any discrepancies.
•Reviewing and following up on monthly and quarterly school finance returns.
•Liaising with Council staff and schools to address queries.
•Proactively seeking opportunities to improve processes.
Why Join Us?
This role offers an excellent opportunity for finance professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in the public sector. You will gain valuable experience, develop your skills, and contribute to the financial well-being of our educational institutions.
Candidate Requirements:
To excel in this role, you should possess strong numeracy and literacy skills, attention to detail, and accuracy in your work. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, along with accounting skills, is essential.
If you have finance experience and enjoy interacting with people and resolving queries, we would love to hear from you.
Working Arrangements:
Enfield Council offers a hybrid working arrangement, with an expectation that staff will be in the office at least one day every other week. Additional office attendance may be required based on service needs.

PLEASE ONLY apply if you have the necessary skills, experience and expertise.

The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients
are an equal opportunities employer.