Some key information 25 days' annual leave (pro rata for 25 hours) Permanent position for 25 hours per week An important role is available at Somerset Council to help supervise the processing of our financial transactions What will I be doing? Working as part of our Council’s Exchequer Team, you’ll also be responsible for the accurate and timely recording of transactions once they are processed, using our internal finance systems. You’ll be keeping up to date with financial regulations and following key internal processes. You’ll also be able to contribute to the development of these processes and to propose solutions to any problems encountered. You will also be a known point of contact for administrative and financial queries, providing advice and guidance to colleagues, suppliers and customers. You will be liaising with important budget holders on transactions and you may also deal with internal and external auditors. So, there will be plenty to get involved in, with opportunities for self-development within an important Council service. If you think this is the step for you, we’d love for you to get in touch. What kind of experience or qualifications do I need? Knowledge of exchequer processes and financial regulations. Experience of working with transactional processes, as well as dealing with customers. Good communication skills with an ability to deal with queries and requests in a professional manner. GCSEs are the minimum requirement for this role. An AAT qualification or equivalent would be desirable but not essential. What's in it for me? We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset. We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available: We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home. Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave Staff discounts in gyms. Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services. Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme. A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings. My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more Anything else I should know? The salary for this role is £17,016 - £17,560 per annum for 25 hours per week. For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Nicola Saunders via email at Nicola.saunders@somerset.gov.uk. We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve. We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment. If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button - we can’t wait to hear from you.