Payments & Finance Processing Officer

BCP Council; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Bournemouth is seeking a full-time Financial Processing Officer to manage payment processing to external providers. The role requires experience in finance, strong administrative and communication skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure. This position promotes a hybrid working arrangement and plays a vital part in supporting children and families in the community. The ideal candidate will possess A-level qualifications and a knack for detail-oriented work.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a finance environment alongside processing invoices manually.
• Ability to work independently with multiple priorities and conflicting deadlines.
• Experience of cash handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist the administering of regular and ad hoc payments through bespoke finance systems.
• Calculate repayments using financial data provided by providers and applicants.
• Investigate finance queries from internal colleagues and recipients.
• Provide administrative assistance to Senior Finance Officers.

Skills

Excellent administration and communication skills

Experience in finance

Strong attention to detail

Customer service skills

Education

A-level qualifications (or equivalent)

Job description

A local government council in Bournemouth is seeking a full-time Financial Processing Officer to manage payment processing to external providers. The role requires experience in finance, strong administrative and communication skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure. This position promotes a hybrid working arrangement and plays a vital part in supporting children and families in the community. The ideal candidate will possess A-level qualifications and a knack for detail-oriented work.