Cashier

Job description

We are looking for a Cashier to join our small but friendly Finance team.

Assisting with the daily delivery of the Income Management Collection Service, you will reconcile and deposit money, ensure payments are processed and liaise with the banking provider, other agencies and Council colleagues.

You will also act as the main point of contact for enquiries, respond to correspondence, maintain records and provide administrative support to the team.

With an accurate, methodical and organised approach to your work, you will ideally have some knowledge and experience of banking processes and have the ability to work proactively and to deadlines.

Educated to GCSE or equivalent level, you will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work as part of a team and build good working relationships. A basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is essential for this role.

If you would like an informal chat about the post, please contact Theresa Peck or Mark Jarvis on 01376 552525.

**Why choose Braintree District Council?**

Braintree is an ambitious and dynamic Council and is becoming one of the fastest-growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the district located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.

Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative, innovative and forward-thinking approach that is led by our staff. We are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it. Some of the benefits of working for Braintree District Council are:

- Competitive pay and benefits
- Free parking
- Local government pension scheme
- Learning and development for all staff
- Staff discounts at local businesses
- Staff recognition schemes
- Extensive health and wellbeing programme including discounted gym membership

For more information, please see the Job Profile.