Income Finance Assistant in West Bridgford

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we are dedicated to serving our community with care and commitment. Our Income Team plays a vital role in ensuring that all funds entering the authority are allocated accurately and efficiently.

As an Income Finance Assistant, you will be part of a small, dynamic team responsible for managing the allocation of all incoming funds. This role requires flexibility, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities. Initially, the position will be office-based, with the option for hybrid working later on. If you are eager to learn and grow in a supportive environment, this is the opportunity for you!

In this role, you will:

• Process and allocate incoming funds accurately.
• Reconcile and clear transactions related to the authority's bank accounts.
• Assist with the use of our corporate ERP and Income Management Systems.
• Respond to departmental queries and provide support to colleagues.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with archiving processes.
• Monitor and clear the email group inbox, ensuring timely responses.

To succeed as an Income Finance Assistant, you should have:

• A good understanding of accounting concepts and principles.
• Competence in standard office IT systems, including Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in a finance environment is preferred but not essential.
• GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C or equivalent.

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in their work.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to work well in a team and independently.
• Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to tasks.
• Good time management skills to prioritise workloads effectively.

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we believe in creating a supportive workplace where everyone feels valued. Here’s what we offer:

• A friendly and inclusive environment where you can thrive.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Flexible working arrangements to help you balance work and life.
• A chance to make a real difference in your community.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being an accredited Disability Confident Leader Organisation. Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.