Jobs, fresher vacancy - Finance Payments and Admin Officer • Enfield

Company: CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Enfield

Finance Payments and Admin Officer at Enfield CouncilEnfield Council is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Payments and Admin Officer (Scale 6) to join the Education and Schools Finance Team within the Finance Business Partnering Service. This permanent opportunity with a local authority committed to excellence and equity, aims to improve lives through innovation and strong community service.Job PurposeTo support the delivery of high-quality financial services to schools and internal stakeholders. This includes managing payments, reconciliation, and financial queries while ensuring compliance with statutory and Council policies.Key Duties / AccountabilitiesProcess and update monthly school payments through the Council’s school advances system.Complete timely and accurate financial reconciliation; investigate and resolve discrepancies.Monitor, review, and follow up on monthly and quarterly school finance returns.Liaise with schools and internal teams to resolve finance-related queries and issues.Identify areas for service improvement and contribute to process enhancements.Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulations.Provide excellent customer service to schools and Council colleagues.Essential Experience RequiredExperience working in a finance or payments environment within the public or education sector.Demonstrable skills in financial reconciliation, payments processing, and customer service.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in dealing with internal stakeholders and schools.Experience in identifying and resolving financial issues with a proactive approach.Essential Qualifications RequiredA good general standard of education including GCSE (or equivalent) passes in English and Maths.Relevant qualification in finance, accounting, or a related discipline is desirable.Skills and CompetenciesProficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.Strong numeracy and literacy skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.Additional InformationWorking hours: 36 hours per weekLocation: Civic Centre, with hybrid working – minimum one day in-office every other week (subject to service needs)Compliance: Role may require an enhanced DBS checkClosing Date: Friday, 13 June 2025, 19:00Interview/Shortlisting: The top 20 candidates submitted before the deadline will be shortlisted for review.RequirementsRequirements:Relevant qualification in finance, accounting, or a related discipline is desirable.Experience working in a finance or payments environment within the public or