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Financial Operations Officer

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 15.45 - 15.45 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Chelmsford, Essex

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

Job Title: Financial Operations Officer

Location: Chelmsford, Essex (hybrid working). The role will be based in Chelmsford city centre, with one day per week in the office and four days working remotely. Please note that there may be additional office attendance during the first few weeks to support training and onboarding.

Hourly rate: £15.45 per hour PAYE

Duration: Temporary, initially for 2 months with view for further extension

We are currently seeking a Financial Operations Officer on behalf of our public sector client based in Chelmsford, Essex.

To be responsible for clearing and reconciling the organisation's Bank Statement on a daily basis, ensuring all income and expenditure is accounted for which will involve contacting other services and external companies to investigate and solve any payment issues
To act as administrator for the Civica Payment system, setting up new users and unlocking passwords
Balance all daily income, resolving any discrepancies. Keeping accurate records for auditing purposes
To run all daily reports in Civica and perform any manuals in to the Civica system such as DWP, Bailiffs etc
To be responsible for maintaining the income mailbox, dealing with any queries until resolved
Check and process all monies paid to the council through the Exchequer Office using a receipting terminal or other approved procedure
Administer the procurement card process, including the loading and reconciliation of the data between the card provider and financial system. Providing support to card holders, including starters and leavers, lost and damaged cards and liaising with the card provider on potentially fraudulent transactions
Return any cheques to customers that are incomplete
Provide a friendly and helpful point of contact for all services and offer advice and information when required to services
Pay out petty cash to other council services and sections when correctly completed reimbursement sheets are provided
Interact with the bank to resolve any payment issues or discrepanciesExperience & Skills required:

Experience of working in a banking / accounting / cash accounting environment
Experience of using Microsoft Office 365 applications
Experience of dealing with complex queries and complaints
A high level of literacy and numeracy
Knowledge of Income systems, preferably Civica Pay
The ability to provide the highest level of customer care in a positive and proactive manner
Be versatile whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail 

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