Exchequer Finance Assistant

About the job

Key information

• We are a flexible hybrid employer with a combination of office based and working from home.
• 25 days annual leave.
• This is an assistant post reporting to a team leader allowing for career progression if the opportunity arises.
• The position is offered on a permanent basis for 37 hours per week.

What will I be doing?

We’re working to improve the lives of our Customers and the general public here in Somerset – and you’ll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve:

• Processing financial transactions in accordance with agreed practice and authorisation processes.
• Acting as a local point of contact for administrative and/or finance related queries, providing advice & guidance to operational and other staff, suppliers and customers.
• Contributing to, proposing and implementing solutions to many and varied problems relating to financial systems, procedures and reporting.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you have:

• Experience of using finance systems and Microsoft office applications
• At least a minimum of 5 GCSEs (including Maths and English)
• A positive, committed, thorough and confident approach.

We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.

What is in it for me?

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more.

Supporting documents and information

The salary range for this role is £24,404 – £25,183 per annum.

When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact: Nicola Saunders (Nicola.saunders@somerset.gov.uk, 01823 357715)

Interviews will take place on week commencing 9th June 2025.

If you have everything you need, just hit the apply button. We can’t wait to hear from you.

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