Part Time Finance Officer

Essex County Council; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Chelmsford is seeking a Part Time Finance Officer. This role involves managing payee records, supporting financial transactions, and ensuring data accuracy, all while working 25 hours per week in a flexible environment. Candidates should have Level 3 education and experience in accounts payable. The position offers a competitive salary pro rata for part-time hours.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Employee support programs

Qualifications

• Level 3 education including English and Mathematics, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of P2P/Income systems.
• Experience with e-invoicing.

Responsibilities

• Manage payee data following GDPR.
• Support payments to customers.
• Act as P2P subject matter expert.
• Participate in service improvement projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Educated to RQF Level 3 (A level)

Experience in accounts payable/receivable

Job description

About The Role

Part Time Finance Officer

Fixed Term, Part Time

£25,081 to £27,653 per annum, full time equivalent

Location: Chelmsford

Working Style: Anywhere worker

Closing Date: Sunday 31st August 2025 at 11.59pm

Please note that this is a Fixed Term Contract / Secondment opportunity for a period of 12 months and is a part time role, offering 25 hours per week, working Monday to Friday 9.30am till 2.30pm.

This position is an Anywhere Worker role with the expectation the successful worker will attend County Hall, Chelmsford one day per week.

The pro rata salary will be £16,946.63 up to £18,684.46 per annum.

The Role

The Suppliers team manages all ECC's payee records, requiring high-quality data entry and attention to detail. Responsibilities include gathering, verifying, and accurately entering payee and company information to ensure timely payments to suppliers and residents. The team maintains approximately 30,000 payee records. For more about our business area, visit: Corporate Services and Transformation.

The Opportunity

Purchase to Pay (P2P) provides comprehensive financial transactional support, leveraging innovative technology to deliver excellent customer service with a multi-skilled workforce. Finance Officers contribute to processing financial transactions, ensuring data accuracy, handling complex queries, and supporting technological improvements to enhance customer experience.

Candidates should be educated to Level 3, with knowledge of P2P/Income systems and experience in accounts payable, receivable, and e-invoicing. Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Accountabilities

• Support ECC’s payments to internal and external customers, contributing to the business plan.
• Manage payee data, including adding, amending, and archiving in line with GDPR.
• Provide technical support and answer complex queries professionally, acting as the P2P subject matter expert.
• Identify customer needs and support process and technology improvements for efficiency.
• Promote financial awareness and empower budget holders, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Analyze data and produce reports to support performance management, income maximization, and compliance.
• Participate in service improvement projects and recommend process enhancements.
• Stay updated on legislation changes and adapt policies accordingly.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality service.
• Identify and support risk resolution to minimize financial loss.

The Experience You Will Bring

• Educated to RQF Level 3 (A level) including English and Mathematics, or equivalent experience.
• Commitment to personal development.
• Knowledge of P2P/Income systems and accounts payable/receivable experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexibility to work in multi-skilled operational teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to interpret varied information and support service improvements.
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Why Essex?

Essex offers a vibrant public service environment, serving 1.8 million residents across 1,420 square miles. We focus on innovation, flexible working, and development opportunities. In February 2025, Essex joined the Government’s devolution programme aiming to establish a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, being a Disability Confident Leader and supporting veterans and care leavers. Benefits include flexible work arrangements, employee support, and a commitment to safeguarding.

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