Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council work in partnership and the Finance team provide support to both organisations. About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Officer AP/AR to be part of our newly formed Corporate Finance Team. The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively under pressure, to deliver positive outcomes. This role delivers the accounts payable and accounts receivable function. About the candidate This role will suit an individual who has experience within accounts payable or accounts receivable or an individual looking to start their finance career. Benefits of working here We are currently operating a hybrid model of working, which enables our employees to work smarter, focusing on the importance of physical connections to meet the needs of those we provide services for, whilst balancing that with the ability to work remotely. Our employees are provided with the resources to be able to work in this way effectively and are provided with a laptop to do so. In addition to this, we offer many excellent employee benefits which include, pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement, health and wellbeing opportunities, employee assistance programme, a benefits platform offering discounts across a range of retailers. For an informal discussion please contact Claire O’Sullivan on 01702 318079 Both Councils are committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification. Please note that the postholder will be employed by Rochford District Council.