Finance Assistant (Transactions)
Hertford, SG13 8EQ
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Details: Part-Time
Working Hours: 22.2
Salary: £31,751 - £35,163 (inclusive of local weighting) pro rata
Job Category: Finance
Location: Hertford
Reference: eastherts/TP/217/192
Are you a detailed, focused, enthusiastic team player who enjoys working to deadlines and supporting front-line services?
We are looking for someone like you to join our team! The role is part-time, 22.2 hours per week (3 days). If we are a good fit for you, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of exchequer services.
What will you be doing?
- progress recovery actions, ensuring prompt payment of invoices and tracing debtors, including liaising with Legal services and/or external collection agencies.
- maintain debtor accounts, ensuring that refunds, credits, cancellations and write-offs are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
- ensure that all Council income is correctly reconciled to the financial system daily.
- produce and dispatch all payments, including BACS payments and remittance advice.
About you
As an ideal candidate, you will have:
- AAT qualification or relevant experience and excellent working knowledge of the relevant legislation and regulations
- you will need to be accurate and possess excellent communication skills
- the ability to work well under pressure and organise your time efficiently
- experience within a busy administration role within an office environment
- confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- experience of working within exchequer services, delivering accounts receivable, credit control, income reconciliation and some accounts payable
What can we offer you?
- Opportunities for growth and cross-department working, learning new skills and service areas
- 26-29 days’ annual leave rising to 34 days with 5 years' local government service
- Usage of our e-fleet during business hours for business-related visits
- Employee well-being programme
- Employee events group
- Regular opportunities to socialise with other teams within the council
- Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time
- Up to 50% working from home for eligible posts
- Free parking in our offices and select council owned car parks during business hours
- Access to wellbeing and occupational health schemes such as the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Local Government pension scheme
- Discounts at council-owned leisure centres
- Opportunity to network with colleagues across councils in Hertfordshire and the East of England
- Professional environment where your career path really matters and your development is supported by the organisation
How to apply
For an informal discussion, please contact Anita Higgs, Transactions Team Leader. Contact details are available via the apply button.
Closing date: 12th June at Midnight.
Interviews will be held week commencing 6th July 2026.
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