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About the Role

Reporting to the Finance Administration Manager, you will play a key role in processing the Council’s financial transactions and supporting the day-to-day operation of the finance function and HR administration support.

We’re Looking for Someone Who:

Essential

• Previous experience working within an accounts or finance environment
• Experience handling financial information accurately
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• GCSE Grade 4 (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Administration role experience
• AAT Level 2 qualification or working towards it

Desirable

• Experience of local government or public sector finance

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining the purchase ledger and processing invoices
• Processing income and banking transactions
• Administering petty cash and reconciliations
• Raising sales invoices and issuing customer statements
• Supporting credit control procedures
• Assisting with year-end accounts preparation
• Responding to finance-related telephone and email enquiries
• Supporting the wider finance team to meet deadlines and service requirements
• To provide HR administration support to the Director of Finance & Resources as required

Why Join Weston-super-Mare Town Council?

• Play a key role in shaping local projects and services
• Work within a supportive and ambitious team
• Develop a broad and rewarding skillset
• Make a visible difference in the community
• Be part of an organisation committed to community wellbeing, partnership working and climate action

What We Offer

• A supportive and friendly working environment
• Training and development opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• The opportunity to contribute to your local community through public service
• Local designated parking

Veterans, Reservists, Service Spouses & Cadets

We welcome applications from and will guarantee interviews to veterans who meet the job specification criteria.

We support employment opportunities for Service spouses and partners by advertising vacancies through Armed Forces channels and offering flexibility around deployment.

We support employees who are members of the Reserve Forces or Cadet Adult Volunteers, including additional leave for training and activities

Post Details

Position: Finance Administration Officer

Hours: 31.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Location: Weston-super-Mare (office based)

Grade: £22,478 per annum (actual salary)