Finance Payments and Admin Officer (Hybrid)

Essential Employment; Enfield; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Payments and Admin Officer to join their dynamic finance team. This full-time role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to balance office and remote work. You will be responsible for managing school payments, conducting financial reconciliations, and enhancing processes to deliver exceptional service to schools and Council staff. If you are passionate about finance and customer service, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance or administrative roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and update monthly payments to schools.
• Complete financial reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Liaise with Council staff and schools regarding queries.

Skills

Financial reconciliation

Customer service

Process improvement

Payment calculation

Job description

Finance Payments and Admin Officer (Hybrid) needed in Enfield, £34,416 to £36,522 per annum - Reference: RQ1518117

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:

1. Calculating and updating monthly payments to schools using the Council's schools advances system.
2. Completing financial reconciliations and resolving any discrepancies.
3. Reviewing and following up on monthly and quarterly school finance returns.
4. Liaising with Council staff and schools to address queries.
5. Proactively seeking opportunities to improve processes.

They offer 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.

This is a full-time role on a permanent basis.

If you are interested in the role, please apply on our website with your CV. Alternatively, you can email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

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