This is a part-time (18.5 Hours per week) business support role based within the Housing Options Team, it is a small team of two officers who will be responsible for raising purchase order numbers, processing payments, chasing payment and cross referencing financial reports to reconcile accounts.
Applicants will be required to ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures and regulatory requirements. They will also have an eye for service improvements and efficiencies to ensure best value for money is attained.
As a small team the officers must be able to build rapport, and good communications for good quality hand over as both officers will be part time and full service commitment must be maintained for holiday cover.
Organisation
Cheshire East Council
Location
Crewe
Job Category
Administration
Grade
CEC NJC - Grade 4
Salary Min
£24,790 Pro Rata Per Annum
Salary Max
£25,183 Pro Rata Per Annum
Hours per week
18.5
Weeks per year
52.143
Employment Type
Permanent
Closing Date
24/11/2024
Ref No
E2765
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About the job
This is a unique opportunity to join an experienced team, there will be a supportive senior business support officer in post already who will be able to provide guidance and assurance for the use of internal systems. Initially there will be a requirement to attend the Crewe office but in time the role will become primarily homebased with the requirement to attend the office no more than 50% of the time. The hours and days worked can be flexible around the applicant, although the preference would be someone who could work short days every day of the week. Whilst the primary office base will be Crewe applicants will need to have the flexibility to travel around the borough for meetings.
About you
A strong knowledge of purchase ledger processes, procedures and best practices would be beneficial. The successful applicant will understand credit control or have a strong general accountancy administration background. Attention to detail is crucial as there will be a requirement to ensure accurate recording and processing of invoices, payments and expenses.
Please read the attached job description and person specification for full details.
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