Finance Assistant - Council Tax in Leicester

Finance Assistant - Council Tax in Leicester

Leicester Full-Time 35000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage council tax invoices, payments, and account reconciliations in a fast-paced finance team.
  • Company: Join a dynamic team within a local authority focused on council tax management.
  • Benefits: Enjoy free on-site parking and competitive hourly pay up to £17.00.
  • Other info: Hybrid work model with potential for contract extension until August 2026.
  • Why this job: Make an immediate impact in finance while gaining valuable experience in council tax processes.
  • Qualifications: Experience in council tax processes from property, housing, or local authority settings.

The predicted salary is between 35000 - 40000 £ per year.

Temporary Finance Specialist - Procure to Pay function (Council Tax Focus)Location: Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days home)Contract: ASAP start - 31st August 2026 (with potential extension)Benefits: Free on-site parking, hourly pay up to £17.00We are seeking an experienced Finance Specialist to join a busy P2P team on a temporary basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with council tax experience to make an immediate impact within a fast-paced finance function.

The Role Working within the P2P team, you will take ownership of finance activities relating to council tax, supporting the accurate processing, reconciliation, and management of related costs and liabilities.

This role would suit someone with hands-on experience in council tax processes, either within a property, housing, or real estate environment or from a local authority setting.

Key Responsibilities Processing and managing council tax-related invoices and payments Reconciling council tax accounts and resolving discrepancies Liaising with local authorities to manage queries, updates, and disputes Ensuring accurate coding and posting of transactions within finance systems Supporting tracking and reporting of council tax liabilities Assisting with wider Procure Control processes as required Maintaining strong financial controls and audit-ready documentation ...

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

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We think you need these skills to ace Finance Assistant - Council Tax in Leicester

Council Tax Experience
Finance Processing
Reconciliation Skills
Discrepancy Resolution
Local Authority Liaison
Transaction Coding
Financial Reporting