Finance Operations Team Leader (Income and Bank Reconciliation) in Reigate

Job Title

Finance Operations Team Leader (Income and Bank Reconciliation)

Location

Town Hall / Hybrid

Basis

Permanent

Advert

Reigate and Banstead Borough Council is a fast-paced ambitious Council, a friendly place to work with a strong team spirit, and enthusiastic colleagues that share ambitions.

From investing in new housing, retail and leisure facilities – including the flagship development, The Rise in Redhill – to launching an extended social and events offer for all ages from three community centres, there is a proud track record of delivering for the borough.

Working towards a greener future – Environmental Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan the Council has committed to making their operations carbon neutral by 2030 while supporting residents and local businesses to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

About the Role

This fantastic role sits within the Finance Operations section of the finance team, responsible for delivery of the Council’s daily provision of bank reconciliations and income processing as well as supporting the Finance Operations Manager in team supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform bank reconciliations for the General Bank account (income), investigating and resolving discrepancies within agreed timescales.
• Responsible for the income processing function using the Access Income Management System (AIM) to ensure records are correct and maximizing efficiencies and automation.
• Process cheques (and other income) when required.
• Liaise with services within the Council to ensure AIM system is being used correctly and meeting needs as well as providing any training that may be required.
• Identifying ways to improve the bank reconciliation process to reduce discrepancies requiring adjustment.
• Supervise and direct work for members of the Finance Operations Team and supporting the Finance Operations Manager to address any issues.
• Support the Finance Operations Manager to identify opportunities to improve ways of working.
• Deputise for the Finance Operations Manager at management meetings when required

About the Person

• Proven experience of providing complex bank reconciliations for high volume and wide-ranging income processes.
• Proven experience of operating income processing systems
• Previous Local Government experience is preferred, but not essential.
• You will be able to work both independently and collaboratively, with great self-organisation skills and demonstrate excellent attention to detail.
• You will work well as part of a team, with a flexible and a positive attitude, and the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines.
• You will have experience of developing working relationships and have strong verbal and written communication skills to share information about financial matters effectively.

In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, the Council offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.

You will be provided with competitive annual leave and contribution towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.

Additional Information

To discuss the role, contact Robert Phillips at robertphillips@allenlane.co.uk or on 07921 336507.

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council are an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Closing date

Sunday 1st February 2026

Interview date

To be confirmed

Values and Behaviours

The Council’s great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of the organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change. Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours looked for in the organisation.

See \’Who we are\’ as a council, to find out more.

http://www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/info/20044/your_council/915/working_here