Your new company
Job Opportunity: Staff Officer Accountant-Welfare supplementary payment team NICS.
Your new role
We're seeking a highly detail-oriented and self-motivated individual to join our Welfare Supplement Payment Team in a niche, long-term role focused on debt reconciliation, stakeholder liaison, and financial accuracy.This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently with minimal supervision, has strong Excel skills, and is confident in managing complex manual debt ledgers. You'll play a key role in maintaining financial integrity across multiple accounts and supporting wider reporting and audit activities.
What you'll need to succeed
Salary: £24.04 p/h £41,272 annually.
Key Responsibilities:
Preparation and posting of monthly journals to maintain the accuracy of multiple debt balances
Reconciliation and maintenance of multiple manual debt ledgers
Liaison with relevant stakeholders to investigate and clearly reconcile items.
Reconciliation of general ledger account codes and balance sheet reconciliations
Provide financial information as input for Annual Report and Accounts
General accountancy duties to support the production of the Work & Health and Operational Delivery Group Resource Accounts and audit activitiesWhat We're Looking For:
Strong Excel skills - this is a spreadsheet-heavy role
Excellent attention to detail and quality of work
Comfortable working solo with limited interaction
Confident in presenting and liaising with stakeholders
Ability to hit the ground running - minimal training provided
Experience in debt reconciliation and journal posting
Self-motivated and capable of deciphering complex financial content
Must be a professionally qualified accountant and have at least one year's experience gained in the last five years, in a finance-related environment.Work Pattern:
Hybrid: 2 days in-office (Monday & Tuesday), remainder remote
37 days annual leave
37 hours per weekThis role is ideal for someone who is prepared to take ownership, work independently, and deliver high-quality results without needing close supervision. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
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