Income Team Leader - North Herts Council
North Herts Council
Temporary (12 weeks), Full Time
£22.18 per hour
Location: Letchworth Garden City
Closing Date: 23rd January 2025
The Opportunity
Responsible for the management and system administration of the Sales Ledger System, including the Cash Receipting & Income Management system. This role encompasses upgrades, system enhancements, user training, and management of the Income Officer and Accounting Technician (Sales).
Key responsibilities
1. Provide advice, guidance, and training on Sales Ledger processes to ensure compliance with Financial Regulations.
2. Manage the daily maintenance of the Sales Ledger, ensuring all income is correctly accounted for.
3. Oversee period end and year end closure routines on the Sales Ledger module.
4. Monitor daily invoices and credit notes produced by departments.
5. Produce and distribute monthly arrears reports and manage the Cashier Suspense Account.
6. Liaise with Northgate Sale and assist in managing the Credit & Debit Card contract.
7. Handle day-to-day queries from internal and external customers.
8. Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of direct debit runs and manage refunds.
9. Test and develop any sales ledger or cashiering system upgrades.
10. Maintain and update the Sales Ledger Training Manual and procedure notes.
11. Produce Sales Ledger Performance Monitoring Information in line with the authority’s Performance System.
12. Ensure compliance and approval for Sales Ledger write-offs.
13. Provide reconciliation working papers that comply with internal and District Audit standards.
14. Assist in the administration of the RBS purchase card scheme.
15. Provide information to internal staff, suppliers, and external auditors as required.
The Experience You Will Bring
* Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent, including Mathematics and English
* AAT qualified.
* Proficient in Windows-based applications, Word, and Excel.
* Experience with financial systems and report writing software.
* Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in Sales Ledger Financial Management.
* Experience in developing and delivering training.
* Project management skills.
* Extensive knowledge of banking and cash collection procedures.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* High level of attention to detail.
* Experience of working within a team environment.
* Ability to organise and prioritise workloads.
If you want to know more about the responsibilities, benefits, or anything else about this opportunity, please email thea.towers@Essex.gov.uk
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