Finance Officer (Transactional Services)

Love getting the details right and keeping finances in order? This could be the perfect role for you. Who are we looking for? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Transactional Services Team within the Finance department at Wealden District Council. This is a varied and important role where you'll play a key part in supporting the smooth running of our financial operations. What will the role involve? In this role, you will:

• Process accounts payable and receivable transactions accurately and efficiently
• Support credit control activities, including proactive debt collection
• Carry out banking and income allocation tasks
• Act as the first point of contact for customer queries, resolving them professionally and effectively
• Communicate regularly with customers via phone and written correspondence
  
  Able to prioritise and manage a busy workload effectively
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• A confident communicator with a professional telephone manner
• Proactive and resilient, particularly when managing outstanding debts
• Accurate and detail-focused when processing financial transactions
You will also have:
• GCSE Maths and English (Grade C or equivalent)
• Strong ICT skills
• Experience using computerised financial systems
• Previous experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or a similar finance role (desirable but valuable), Disability Confident
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• Competitive salary & pension scheme.
• Incremental progression (subject to satisfactory performance)
• A friendly, supportive team.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Hybrid working.