Finance Payments and Admin Officer
Finance Payments and Admin Officer
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04-06-2025
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Finance Payments and Admin Officer at Enfield Council
Enfield Council is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Payments and Admin Officer (Scale 6) to join the Education and Schools Finance Team within the Finance Business Partnering Service. This permanent opportunity with a local authority committed to excellence and equity aims to improve lives through innovation and strong community service.
Job Purpose
To support the delivery of high-quality financial services to schools and internal stakeholders. This includes managing payments reconciliation and financial queries while ensuring compliance with statutory and Council policies.
Key Duties / Accountabilities
- Process and update monthly school payments through the Council s school advances system.
- Complete timely and accurate financial reconciliation; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
- Monitor review and follow up on monthly and quarterly school finance returns.
- Liaise with schools and internal teams to resolve finance-related queries and issues.
- Identify areas for service improvement and contribute to process enhancements.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulations.
- Provide excellent customer service to schools and Council colleagues.
Essential Experience Required
- Experience working in a finance or payments environment within the public or education sector.
- Demonstrable skills in financial reconciliation payments processing and customer service.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills particularly in dealing with internal stakeholders and schools.
- Experience in identifying and resolving financial issues with a proactive approach.
Essential Qualifications Required
- A good general standard of education including GCSE (or equivalent) passes in English and Maths.
- Relevant qualification in finance accounting or a related discipline is desirable.
Skills and Competencies
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Word and Outlook.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong numeracy and literacy skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Organised with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
Additional Information
- Working hours: 36 hours per week
- Location: Civic Centre with hybrid working minimum one day in-office every other week (subject to service needs)
- Compliance: Role may require an enhanced DBS check
- Closing Date: Friday 13 June 2025 19:00
- Interview/Shortlisting: The top 20 candidates submitted before the deadline will be shortlisted for review.
Requirements
Requirements:
- Relevant qualification in finance accounting or a related discipline is desirable.
- Experience working in a finance or payments environment within the public or
Requirements: Relevant qualification in finance, accounting, or a related discipline is desirable. Experience working in a finance or payments environment within the public or
Employment Type
Full Time
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