Finance Assistant - Colchester City Council
Colchester City Council
Temporary, Part Time
Up to £16 per hour, dependant on experience
Location: Colchester
Closing Date: Sunday 7th September 2025
Join Colchester City Council as a Finance Assistant – Temporary Opportunity
Essex County Council is pleased to be supporting Colchester City Council in the recruitment of a Finance Assistant. This is a part-time, temporary position offering between 29 and 35 hours per week, starting immediately and lasting for a period of six months.
This is a hybrid role with the expectation of working of being in the office one day per week (Wednesday).
If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for working with numbers, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic finance team within local government.
Key Responsibilities
1. Monthly preparation of the Rent Schedule and checks against the Terrier. Yearly total of 915 invoices
2. Raising Purchase Orders for legal fees, marketing fees, consultancy fees, service charges
3. Raising invoices to tenants for miscellaneous charges, back rent, rent reviews, as per requirements of the surveyors
4. Payment of Invoices including receipting of Purchase Orders
5. Verifying and challenging service charges and head rent calculations.
6. Liaising with credit control and monitoring overdue invoices to reduce tenant late payments and recover outstanding amounts.
7. Dealing with Insurance Claims and Recharges.
8. Assist in maintaining financial records and ledgers.
9. Process invoices, payments, and expense reports accurately.
10. Support month-end closing processes and reconciliations.
11. Collaborate with team members to ensure timely financial reporting.
12. Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding financial data.
Requirements:
13. Previous experience in a finance or accounting role is preferred.
14. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
15. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software.
16. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
17. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
What We Offer:
18. Flexible part-time hours within a supportive work environment.
19. Opportunity to gain valuable experience in finance.
20. Competitive pay commensurate with experience.
*Due to this role starting immediately please include your interview availability, along with availability to start work (if appointed) and salary expectation.