Job Description
East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work, delivering essential local services and making a real difference to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.
* East Suffolk Council
* Address: East Suffolk House, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1RT or Riverside, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 0EQ
* Salary: £26,403 - £28,142 per annum
* Hours: 37 hours per week
* Contract: Permanent
The role
We are seeking a full time Assistant Receivables Officer to join our finance team. The role supports our Senior Receivables Officer in the day-to-day operation and administration of the receivable’s functions, ensuring timely transactions are processed accurately, efficiently and meet audit requirements.
Specific duties
* Downloading and reconciling daily bank statements and card payment files
* Processing cheque and cash receipts
* Preparing banking for collection
* Maintaining our sales ledger by preparing and importing invoice requests and checking VAT accuracy
* Completing cash journals across service areas
* Managing purchasing card expenditure
* Monitor the shared mailboxes by responding to queries about sales invoices and cashiering and support general team administration such as distributing post
What You Will Need
Previous transactional services experience working within an operational Finance Team is desirable, along with a good working knowledge of VAT.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy is required as well as being able to work independently and as part of a team. Effective time management skills and the ability to prioritise workloads will support success in this position.
Applicants should have 4 GCSEs at grades A–C (or equivalent), including Maths and English, or be able to demonstrate strong numeracy and literacy through experience. Business related qualifications, such as an NVQ Level 2, are desirable but not essential.
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all of the essential requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
Why work for us?
East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council, take a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work (YouTube).
Main benefits
* Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays)
* Local government pension scheme
* Flexible working arrangements
* Learning and development tailored to your role
* A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes.
* Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services.
Find more information about what we offer in our benefits brochure (pdf).
The majority of our teams are working in an agile way, with a mixture of home and office working, depending on individual preferences and service requirements. If you wish to discuss how that might impact your working arrangements if you were the successful candidate, please contact the recruiting manager listed at the bottom of this advert.
To find out more
For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Marie McKissock by emailing marie.mckissock@eastsuffolk.gov.uk.
Closing date: 12.00 pm, 2 April 2026.
Interview date: Week commencing 13 April 2026.
How To Apply
1. Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (Word).
2. Complete the Supporting Statement template (Word). Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. Please use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted).
3. Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.
4. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our career site.
About Us
East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference to people’s lives, delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.
We hugely value our staff and know that in order for us to remain successful, it is essential for us to recognise talented employees, developing and retaining them within the organisation. We are therefore committed to investing in our staff and providing first‑class support to ensure a positive culture and rewarding careers.
To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council and to hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work, take a look at our video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSWedQksWt0
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