Finance Officer - CambridgeWe are looking for a new team member to join the finance team with responsibility for posting the council’s cash and reconciliation of the bank accounts in the Financial Management System (FMS).The Council handles in excess of £200m of receipts and payments each year. Our income is diverse - from council tax to car park income, as is the way that we collect it. Our FMS (Technology 1) enables us bring all our reconciliations online and complete them on a daily basis.You will come to us with experience in cash posting, allocation, reconciliation and query resolution in a large and complex organisation. You will have a good GCSE passes in Maths and English or equivalent. You will have good IT skills, including Excel and the use of a computerised financial management system.The Sucessful candidate will be subject to a Basic DBS check.What we can offer:A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methodsAccess to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) SchemeAgile and Flexible workingAnnual leave purchasing schemeAnnually negotiated pay and award progressionConfidential advice and support via an Employee Assistance ProgrammeCycle to Work SchemeFamily friendly policiesFlexible Bank HolidaysFree swimming at CCC swimming poolsGenerous annual leave allowance 25 days’ per annum, rising to 30 days’ after five years continuous service; plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time)Gym Membership salary sacrifice schemeHome & Electronics salary sacrifice schemeLifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts from the UK’s leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, attractions and moreProfessional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on roleRelocation Assistance may be payable in approved casesStaff reward and recognition framework- including annual staff awards ceremonySubsidy for public transportYour Care dynamic wellbeing platformHours: This is a full-time role, for 37 hours per week.Although the role is advertised as full time, if you believe you have the skills and experience to join us and would like to discuss different working patterns, please do get in touch. Working Pattern: 5 DaysContract: PermanentSalary: £29,540 - £32,061 per annum (City Pay Band 3), pro rata for part time.Location: This is flexible – working in Cambridge on site or at one of our offices or working from home. You will be able to balance your work location accordingly.More Information: You can click on the links here to find out more information about Staff Pay and Benefits, Working for the Council, our Values & Behaviours, Equality & Diversity in Recruitment or Our People & Culture Strategy.If you would like an informal chat, please contact Joanna Taylor on 01223 458131 or email Joanna.taylor@cambridge.gov.uk Application Process: To be considered for this role, please click ‘Apply Online’ and submit an application.If you are an internal candidate you can apply by logging in to your Employee Self-Serve (ESS) and access the ‘Useful Links’ (top right of the dashboard, under the person icon) and click on ‘CCC Job Opportunities’.Cambridge City Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and embraces diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
