Income & Payments Assistant

7 days ago

Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom Chichester District Council Full time £319,008 - £340,904 per year

Salary

£26,824 to £28,142

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Package

26 days paid AL pro rata for part time staff, Flexi Scheme, Excellent contributory pension scheme, Cycle to work, Health & Wellness checks, Store discounts, gym membership discount

Date posted

14/11/2025

Job reference

FINY25N003

Are you organised, detail-oriented, and looking to start or grow your career in finance

We're seeking an individual to join our Financial Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity to either begin or grow your career in Finance. You'll play a key role in supporting the Council's income and payments processes as part of a highly collaborative and supportive team. Taking pride in delivery accuracy and efficiency in managing accounts payable and receivable to support the Council in providing vital services to the community.

What you'll do

  • Process invoices, credit notes, and payments promptly and accurately.
  • Set up and maintain debtor and creditor accounts.
  • Handle daily banking, cash receipting, and posting transactions into the Council's Financial Management System (FMS).
  • Administer remittances received by email, post, or in person.
  • Act as the first point of contact for queries from internal teams and external customers.
  • Support compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.

We're looking for someone who thrives in a busy office environment. You'll be comfortable working with numbers and have a keen eye for detail, ensuring accuracy when reviewing invoices, purchase orders, and other financial documents.

Strong IT skills are essential as well as having clear communication skills—both written and verbal—as you'll be liaising with colleagues and customers daily.

You'll be well-organised, able to prioritise tasks under pressure, and work independently when needed. A flexible, adaptable approach and a positive attitude will help you succeed in this role.

For more information about the post please contact Emma Nancarrow on

Employee benefits include:

  • Excellent defined benefits Pension Scheme
  • Minimum 26 days holiday going up to 31 days after 5 years (or before with previous service) plus paid Bank Holidays
  • Flexi-time (available for most positions) - potential to build up an extra 12 days leave a year
  • Flexible working arrangements including working from home and 9-day fortnight options
  • Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their relatives
  • Cycle to Work Scheme/Car and Cycle Loan Scheme/discounted city centre parking/ Lease Car Scheme
  • Health & Wellbeing initiatives including free health checks and free eye tests plus subsidised leisure centre membership
  • Payment of your main professional subscription fee.
  • Training and development opportunities – including funding of professional qualification training
  • Staff Awards Scheme

Chichester District Council has a commitment to Equality of Opportunity in Employment. If you have a disability which makes it difficult for you to complete our application form, please contact the HR Section who will assist you.

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