We are working closely alongside with a local authority in Somerset t o assist with the appointment of a Cash Officer - Exchequer Finance Assistant on a 3.5 -months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration. Rate of Pay : £13.05 - £17 .24 per hour Summary: The Cash Officer serves as a vital member of the Cashiers Team within Somerset Councils Exchequer Finance department. This role is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and specialized cashiering functions. The post-holder acts as a local point of contact for financial queries, ensuring that all activities comply with the Councils Financial Management Regulations and administrative policies. Responsibilities: Executing financial transactions in accordance with agreed practices, specifically focusing on cashiering processes, AP/AR, and Master Data transactions. Acting as a point of contact for staff, suppliers, and customers to provide guidance on cash handling processes, financial regulations, and administrative policies. Managing financial schemes such as Purchasing Cards, Petty Cash, and the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) for tax, as well as maintaining controlled stationery. Proposing solutions for issues related to financial systems and procedures, which may involve carrying out test transactions to verify process integrity. Upholding Council policies regarding equality, diversity, inclusion, and health and safety in all interactions with staff and service users. Qualification: Advanced ability to manage data using financial systems and spreadsheets. Knowledge of tax-related schemes like the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is advantageous. Essentials: Proven experience in processing high volumes of financial transactions, specifically within a cashiering or exchequer environment. Familiarity with financial information systems; experience with Dynamics D365 or Income Management Systems (IMS) is highly beneficial. Experience providing financial support to internal contacts (budget holders, schools, HR) and external entities (suppliers, auditors, government departments). Ability to identify issues within financial workflows and suggest effective process controls or changes. A full UK driving license Please note: You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice. You should have right to work in U.K Disclaimer : Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Important : We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service. OR19304