Finance Officer (Transactional Services)

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Are you looking for a role to join the Transactional Services Team in Wealden District Councils Finance department?

Who?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone to join the Transactional Services Team in our Finance department.

We are looking for someone who is committed to personal and professional development and we will support you in this with the possible opportunity to undertake appropriate professional training.

What will you be doing?

• You will deal with accounts payable, credit control, accounts receivable, banking and income allocation.
• You’ll be first point of contact for queries from customers and will contact customers on a regular basis by phone as well as in writing.

What do you need?

• The ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload.
• To be able to work on your own initiative as well as part of the team.
• Excellent communication skills including a confident telephone manner.
• You’ll be pro-active in the collection of outstanding debts, professional and courteous in dealing with a range of internal and external customers, and capable of working accurately and efficiently when processing transactions.
• GCSE Maths and English Grade C or equivalent, along with excellent ICT skills.
• Some previous experience of computerised financial information systems and some experience working in accounts payable / accounts receivable.

What do we offer?

• Working for a great, forward-thinking Local Authority.
• Excellent salary, pension, flexible working, fantastic employee benefits and comprehensive staff health & wellbeing scheme.
• A friendly, supportive team and a range of opportunities for continuing professional development.
• Hybrid working with the ability to work from home as well as from our newly refurbished offices in Hailsham.
• Free parking.
• Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK.

Post Number: S1105

Closing Date: Sunday 12 October 2025

Interview Date: TBC

Wealden District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment. We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities and all applications will be treated on merit.

To Apply

Please visit our ‘How to Apply’ page for advice on how best to complete your application.

Click on the “Apply Online Now” link to be taken to our online recruitment portal. You will be prompted to log in to your existing account or create a new one. Remember to add a contact email address and mobile number when applying.

Please note applications could time out. So, ensure you have created an account and save your information as you go along. We would suggest you keep a copy of your personal statement on a separate document until you are ready to paste this into your application and submit.

If you are unable to apply online, have a query or require an alternative application method, please email human.resources@wealden.gov.uk or call 01892 602424. Make sure you know the post number and include it in your email or provide it when asked during your telephone call.

Ethical Use of AI in Applications

We welcome innovation and do not automatically exclude candidates who use AI tools during the application process. However, we assess each application to ensure the candidate genuinely understands the role and its requirements.

AI may be used ethically and responsibly, provided it supports, rather than compromises our core values of integrity, transparency, and fairness. During assessments and interviews, candidates must present their own skills and experience without assistance from others, external resources, or AI, unless explicitly instructed otherwise.