JOB ADVERT

Salary: Grade 9, £24,916 to £30,873 per annum
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Location: Dereham (remote-enabled)
Contract Type: Permanent

READY FOR YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE IN FINANCE?

Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference while building your career in a supportive, forward-thinking organisation?
We’re looking for a confident and capable Exchequer Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a keen eye for detail, a head for numbers, and a drive to deliver excellent service.
You’ll work across three key areas of exchequer services - purchase ledger, sales ledger/credit control, income management, and daily banking - but you’ll take the lead as our sales ledger specialist, ensuring processes are accurate, efficient, and well-managed.
At Breckland Council, we don’t just balance the books - we support the services that support our communities. Join us and be part of a team that values your contribution and empowers you to grow.

ABOUT YOU:

We’re looking for someone who is organised, proactive, and passionate about getting things right.

WHAT WE DO MATTERS, BUT HOW WE DO IT DOES TOO - IS THIS YOU?

• Collaborative -You look for ways to work in partnership and listen supportively to the ideas of others, building on their ideas, while sharing your views and knowledge
• Ambitious - You are a proud ambassador, taking pride and responsibility for the work you do and encouraging others to do the same
• Results driven- You are flexible ensuring you provide the best possible service, reviewing your own performance and asking for feedback to learn and improve
• Empowering - You ask for help and support when needed, and take responsibility if things don’t go well, learning from it for your own and for the organisation’s development
• Supportive- You treat others as you would want to be treated yourself, ensuring you are welcoming, friendly and approachable
  If you’re looking to develop your finance career in a role that’s rewarding, fast-paced, and full of opportunity, we want to hear from you.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the Council’s financial processes.