Accountancy Assistant

at  Oldham Council

Finance
Capital &Treasury
Ref: 000338
Contract: Permanent,
Salary: £23,893 - £25,979 per annum (Grade 3)
Hours: 36.66 per week
Location: Spindles Offices, George Street, Oldham
Closing Date: Thursday 7th November 2024
Shortlisting & Interview Dates: TBC.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

To succeed in this role, you will need as a minimum:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to identify and allocate income correctly and deal with both internal and external customers and suppliers
• Takes initiative to investigate discrepancies and find solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills will be needed to manage daily, weekly and monthly routine tasks
• Basic knowledge of accounting/AAT/or willingness to learn

Oldham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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ABOUT US:

Oldham is committed to developing a Co-operative future; one where citizens, partners and staff work together to improve the borough. Anyone joining the council is coming into an ambitious organisation with big plans. We are working hard to build a brighter future for our borough and we need people from a wide range of backgrounds to continue delivering the best for our communities.
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ROLE OVERVIEW:

Working within the council’s Capital & Treasury Finance Team, the Accountancy Assistant will be responsible for;

• Accurate and timely allocation of all unallocated cash to support the whole business.
• Assist internal employees and customers with account enquiries and provide suppliers with copy remittances.
• Upload bank statements and payment breakdowns, keeping information reconciled.
• Clearing of suspense items
• Daily processing supplier/resident BACS payments
• To assist Accountant and Senior Accountant in the daily Treasury Management Function and other Capital Team tasks

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accurately apply customer payments to their respective accounts and invoices.
• Process incoming bank receipts efficiently and in accordance with company procedures
• Use of various IT systems including the Councils finance system and other relating systems as well as Banking systems
• Working with high volumes of data in a safe and secure manner.
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies or issues related to cash allocation

To succeed in this role, you will need as a minimum:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to identify and allocate income correctly and deal with both internal and external customers and suppliers
• Takes initiative to investigate discrepancies and find solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills will be needed to manage daily, weekly and monthly routine tasks
• Basic knowledge of accounting/AAT/or willingness to lear