Finance Assistant

Location: Margate

Job Type: Temporary ~ January 2024 until May 2024

Salary: £11.00 per hour for 12 weeks, increasing to £12.50 after

Hours: 37 hours per week

We are seeking a highly organised & proactive Finance Assistant to provide high-quality support to the Income & Payments team at Thanet District Council.

We are looking for someone work in this role until May 2024, then provide maternity cover.

Responsibilities:

Processing invoices & credit notes
Reconciling statements
Compiling payment runs & batch invoicing
Knowledge of Construction Industry Scheme
Knowledge of payment streams
Accurate allocation of income transaction
Ability to identify different types of income
Banking and reconciliation
Excellent ICT skills as numerous systems are accessed and used

Requirements:

Proven experience in a previous role

VAT knowledge
Ability to input data accurately and efficiently
Experience in reconciliation
Strong ability to work to deadlines and manage own workload effectively.
Ability to learn quickly and undertake tasks efficiently and accurately working to tight deadlines.
Exceptional IT skills with knowledge of G-Suite.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks
Enjoy working as part of a team, with the ability to take responsibility for own workload

If you are a highly organised and proactive individual with a passion for providing high-quality administrative support, we encourage you to apply for this position.