Financial Control Assistant — Hybrid Role with Growth

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Thatcham; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 32 days

Hybrid working

LGPS pension scheme

Free employee parking

Give As You Earn

Instant Reward Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts

Job summary

Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is seeking a Financial Control Assistant to join our finance team on a hybrid basis. You will support the processing of supplier invoices, maintain ledgers, and help ensure accurate financial data across the organisation.

The role reports to the Exchequer Services Manager and offers a structured workload with opportunities to improve processes and contribute to service delivery.

Qualifications

• Basic qualifications including English and Maths.
• Experience in finance or accounting environment.
• Ability to process high volume of invoices and financial data accurately.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage conflicting priorities.
• Confidence in using IT systems within a financial/accounting environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels with non-financial colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payment requests.
• Maintain financial records and perform reconciliations to ensure data integrity.
• Investigate and resolve invoice and payment queries with suppliers and colleagues.
• Process financial transactions and journals in line with controls and procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying process enhancements.

Skills

English

Maths

Job description

Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is seeking a Financial Control Assistant to join our finance team on a hybrid basis. You will support the processing of supplier invoices, maintain ledgers, and help ensure accurate financial data across the organisation.

The role reports to the Exchequer Services Manager and offers a structured workload with opportunities to improve processes and contribute to service delivery.