The Role: The post holder will report to and support the Finance Supervisor, to provide a comprehensive and efficient financial service across the area of work, which meets the needs of the Council, regulatory authorities and statutory agencies. Undertake the efficient operation of either the Council's Accounts Payable and / or Receivable functions (as required by the Finance Supervisor). Initiate electronic and manual payments up to the stage of having them for authorisation by the Supervisor. Finance Assistant Job Description

Hours of work: 37 hrs per week

Job Responsibilities

Financial responsibilities

• Provide accurate, timely and relevant financial reports as required.
• Data input to, retrieval from a range of Management Information Systems, as required, for example Sun, Vision, Kontrolla etc.
• Assist the Financial Supervisor in the provision of advice, with external assistance if required on various financial matters.
• Ensure that all transactions within the relevant section are processed in accordance with Council Policy and Audit Regulations.
• Ensure codes on invoices received and payable are accurate and reflect the Council's accounting structure.

Service Delivery and Performance

• Provide administrative support in the finance section, in the area of responsibility as allocated by the Finance Supervisor and be accountable to the Finance Supervisor for the effective development and delivery of the relevant area of responsibility:- Accounts Payable
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