Finance Officer

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils Address: Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX Salary: £31,537 - £36,363 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week Contract: Fixed Term Contract or Secondment Opportunity for 18 months This role is open to full time, part time, and job share applications, all of which will be assessed equally. We are looking for a Finance Officer to join our Finance team. If you share our values and are motivated to make a difference for our residents, clients and communities, we would love to hear from you. About the role You will support both our Reconciliations and Accounts Receivable Teams with time split equally between the two teams. This is a great opportunity to gain and develop experience in a variety of financial control processes and procedures. Main responsibilities of the role: To ensure the timely and accurate reconciliation of income and expenditure within our finance system (Unit 4) and across all feeder systems. Ensure that reconciliations are completed monthly with relevant sign off and explanations of variances of how reconciling differences will be corrected in future periods. Posting of entries into the housing system for Universal Credit and allocation of housing benefits. Processing of cheques received by the Councils. Emergency Accommodation invoice processing, refunds and debt recovery. Ad hoc invoicing. Setting up Direct Debit mandates. Monitoring the Death Register. Reviewing exceptions within our transaction matching system Pay360. Be involved in process improvement to work more efficiently by reviewing procedures and policies ensuring they are fit for purpose. Transaction allocations into our finance system Unit 4 to clear Balance Sheet codes and reduce the number of outstanding items. About you We are looking for a hands‑on Finance Officer, with experience of working within a busy finance team. To be successful, you will demonstrate: AAT or equivalent qualification is an advantage but not a requirement. Experience of Accounts Receivables and Reconciliations. Experience of high‑volume transactions and working to tight deadlines. An aptitude and experience of Finance Software (Unit 4 would be an advantage) as well as Microsoft Office. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate within a team. Strong work ethic. Commitment to making a difference through continuous improvement. Employee Benefits Generous leave entitlement (26 days a year, rising to 31 days after 5 years). Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme. Wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance Programs. Private Health Care Options. Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme. Paid volunteering days. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (Business needs permitting). Great learning and development opportunities. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, providing opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible services for our residents. #J-18808-Ljbffr Suffolk County Council