Cash Officer Exchequer Finance Assistant

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Job Location:

Somerset - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 17 - 17

Experience Required: 1-3years

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

The Cash Officer / Exchequer Finance Assistant (Grade 14) will support the Finance Corporate Exchequer & Systems Development team at Somerset Council.

This temporary position (14 weeks) focuses on processing financial transactions maintaining accurate financial records supporting operational and finance staff and ensuring compliance with corporate financial processes.

The role sits within the Cashiers Team and involves both office and remote working.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Process a range of financial transactions in line with agreed practices and authorisation procedures including Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Cashiering and Master Data activities.

Act as a local point of contact for finance and administrative queries offering advice and guidance to staff suppliers and customers.

Administer financial schemes such as Purchasing Cards Petty Cash the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) and controlled stationery.

Monitor compliance with corporate processes ensuring consistent standards across cash handling AP/AR workflows and authorisation of transactions.

Participate in working groups to support the development and improvement of financial systems including Dynamics D365 and the Income Management System (IMS).

Propose and implement solutions related to finance processes controls and regulations including test transactions and process validation.

Maintain and oversee data within finance systems such as D365 IMS and spreadsheets.

Promote and uphold council policies on equality diversity inclusion health safety wellbeing and organisational values.

Liaise with internal stakeholders (Finance budget holders schools Systems Team HR) and external contacts (suppliers customers auditors central government departments other authorities) to provide accurate financial information and support.

Skills/Experience:

Experience in financial transaction processing (AP AR Cashiering Master Data).

Strong understanding of financial regulations and corporate financial procedures.

Experience using financial systems ideally Dynamics 365 (D365) and/or Income Management Systems (IMS).

Ability to provide clear advice and guidance to colleagues suppliers and customers.

Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.

Ability to monitor financial processes for compliance and consistency.

Problem-solving skills including contributing to process improvements.

Proficiency in using spreadsheets (e.g. Excel) and maintaining financial data.

Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within finance teams.

Additional Information:

The closing date: 18/12/2025.

Location: The Crescent Taunton Somerset TA1 4DY.

Work pattern: 1 day office / 4 days remote (flexible).

Hours: 37 per week.

Required Skills:

Experience in financial transaction processing (AP AR Cashiering Master Data). Strong understanding of financial regulations and corporate financial procedures. Experience using financial systems ideally Dynamics 365 (D365) and/or Income Management Systems (IMS). Ability to provide clear advice and guidance to colleagues suppliers and customers. Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to monitor financial processes for compliance and consistency. Problem-solving skills including contributing to process improvements. Proficiency in using spreadsheets (e.g. Excel) and maintaining financial data. Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within finance teams.

3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: The Cash Officer / Exchequer Finance Assistant (Grade 14) will support the Finance Corporate Exchequer & Systems Development team at Somerset Council. This temporary position (14 weeks) focuses on processing financial transactions maintaining acc...