Finance officer (Accounts Payable & Receivable)

Finance officer (Accounts Payable & Receivable)

Rochford District Council

Temporary, Full Time

Hourly rate - Dependant on experience

Location: Rochford

Closing Date: 11th June 2025

Essex County Council is pleased to support Rochford and Brentwood Councils in the recruitment of a Finance Officer (Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable). This temporary position is initially offered for a three-month period and is full-time. The role will be based at Rochford full-time during the training period, after which the successful candidate will be expected to work on-site for 2/3 days per week.

*Candidates submitting their CVs are requested to include their hourly salary expectations along with their availability to commence employment.

Role Purpose:

This role is to provide the daily duties for the debtors, creditors and cashiering functions for the whole organisation. The post holder will be required to work with all departments, to ensure all transactions are dealt with accurately and within timescales. As well as carrying out such other duties and responsibilities as specified by the transactional supervisor.

Responsibilities:

· Manage accounts payable/receivable, process invoices, reconcile financial data, and handle VAT returns.

· Maintain accurate financial records in line with Council policies and government regulations, including transparency and money laundering procedures.

· Run financial reports, investigate discrepancies, support system upgrades, and assist in year-end account close-down.

· Address queries from internal/external customers, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to the development of new procedures.

Person Specification:

· Relevant Finance Experience: Proven experience in financial operations, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.

· Familiarity and previous experience using sales and /or purchase ledgers, ensuring accurate processing and reporting of transactions.

· Strong skills in Microsoft applications, particularly Excel, to manage financial data effectively.

· Prior experience working within a local government or public sector finance setting, understanding regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.

· Ability to investigate discrepancies, resolve financial queries, and ensure accurate record-keeping.

For more information on this role, please email sadie.orwell@essex.gov.uk