Finance Assistant

| Salary £25,183 - £27,269 Per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | County Hall |

International Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorship (Shortage Occupations only)

**About LCC**

Lancashire is the fourth largest local authority in England and spans twelve districts that cover a huge geographic area and a wide range of communities both urban and rural. As a county council our remit is substantial, varied, and complex, delivering services to the 1.2 million people who live in Lancashire. Our purpose is simple, we exist to serve the people of Lancashire by working as efficiently and effectively as possible to prioritise the services they need and want.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Officer within the Accounts Payable department in Exchequer Services.

This role will be mainly responsible all payment related activities including the processing of timely, accurate and efficient operational delivery of large volumes of payments across various business units.

Ensuring all processes and procedures are compliant and payments approved per LCC's authorisation matrix.

In addition, the post holder will be responsible for forecasting payment dates for all Business units, Monthly reporting, Month & Year End activities, reconciliations, Debit Balances, and other duties across the Accounts Payable department to build greater resilience across the teams to ensure business-critical functions are delivered.
- Range of supplier account management processes
- Resolving queries to ensure accounts verified, invoice holds are managed through to validation in preparation for the processing of payments in line with agreed payment schedules.
- Management of errors for integrated files into Oracle.
- Reporting.
- Reconciliation of accounts.
- Processing foreign/Immediate and CHAPS payments.
- Raising debtor invoices.
- Ensure compliance, providing advice and guidance on policies and procedures.
- Fulfil other duties across the Accounts Payable department to build greater resilience within the service.
- Previous experience of working in a fast-paced department is desirable but not essential.
- Highly Motivated, hardworking and dedication to thrive in a busy fast paced environment.
- Working style of being organised and focused with an ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise work, manage own time effectively with minimum supervision.
- Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with team members and other key internal departments in a professional and timely manner.
- Resilient with a proactive, positive approach.
- Good time management skills.
- Highly numerate / literate with excellent attention to detail.
- Technical / Analytical skills in order to investigate and resolve complex queries.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
- Disciplined and able to work under pressure to achieve deadlines.
- To be able to work effectively as part of a team and able to function as an individual contributor.
- Demonstrate discretion and confidentiality in all areas of work.
- Flexible by adapting work in line with changing priorities.

Please see attached role profile and person specification, if you would like any further information or to have an informal chat about this role, please feel free to contact:
Nicola Clarke

Team Leader

Tel No: 01772 538951

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

Job Description and Person Specification