Further Information
1. Are you looking for a role where every day brings variety and the chance to learn new skills?
2. Do you thrive in a busy environment where attention to detail matters?
3. Are you ready to join a team that values trust, support, and collaboration?
Look no further! We have a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Clerk to join our team here at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.
The main duties of the role are to provide financial administration support to the service, covering financial assessments, direct payments and property & finance.
The work is provided through a number of varied functions such as:
4. raising debtor invoices
5. checking timesheets, processing payroll and paying invoices
6. managing online banking systems and dealing with service users finances through Appointee and Deputyship processes.
The work also deals with the collection and recovery of debts from service users which will involve recovery action.
Day to day contact with service users by telephone is a key part of this role and the ability to communicate effectively with them is essential We will provide individual training to support your transition to this area of work.
As a finance clerk you will cover a specific area of work day to day, covering one of these areas but will have the opportunity to learn all aspects of the team’s work.
The successful candidate will need to have excellent IT skills and be customer focussed. You must have excellent communication skills as well as being able to work flexibly around the different areas within this busy team.
For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.
Please note this is a part time role of 18.5 hours per week and the actual salary for the role is £13,201.50 - £13,412.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.
We offer an excellent total reward package, including:
7. A competitive salary of up to £13,412
8. 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
9. Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
10. Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.
And that’s not all – you can also work flexibly where you can work part of your week at home.
For more information about working for Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, please visit the Careers section on our website: