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An established public sector employer in Cannock is seeking a Senior Finance Assistant to join their Exchequer Team. In this role, you will handle Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Income Management, ensuring timely processing of payments and excellent customer care. Ideal candidates should have public sector finance experience, proficiency in financial ledger systems and Excel, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. This is a permanent position offering a range of benefits.

Job Description Senior Finance Assistant Grade D: £25,989 - £28,142 per annum (pay award pending) Post Number: RF362 Permanent - 37 Hours per week Benefits to you Flexitime Scheme Local Government Pension Scheme Discounted Council Leisure Centre Membership 23 days holiday and 26 after 5 years continuous service Casual Car User Allowance Cycle Scheme Free Car Parking We are recruiting for a Senior Finance Assistant to join our Exchequer Team. As a valued colleague, you shall undertake a dynamic role and be pivoting across a number of our core functions; namely, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Income Management. Account Payables Within the creditors' team, you will assist with the responsibility for accurately processing and managing all invoices and payments for the Council. This role ensures adherence to the Council's policies and procedures; processing payments timely; and having effective communication to confidently liaise with a range of external and internal stakeholders which includes both finance and non-finance persons. You will also be involved in the creation and amendement of supplier details from Service Area requests; carrying out due diligence on new supplier requests; and receiving, reviewing, and verifing invoices for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate approvals before processing invoices for payment. Accounts Receivables You will support with the effective day-to-day activities of the debtors' team, dealing with all aspects of invoicing, debtors' accounts maintenance and collection of sundry debt. You will be involved in the set-up and amendments of debtors' accounts as requested by Service, and verifying invoices raised to ensure that information is correct and that the appropriate VAT treament is applied. You shall also work alongside colleagues with a focus on collecting unpaid sundry debt in a fair and ethical manner. This will involve handling verbal and written communications from customers to negotiate sustainable instalment payment arrangments in an empathetic and compassionate manner. Income Management In this team, you will be instrumental in the successful delivery of our Council's corporate banking functions. You shall deal with tasks such as investigating unallocated income including cheques, clearing the suspense account, obtaining daily bank statements, and coordinating payment requests from both internal and external customers. Resolving customer queries will also be key aspects of your role. As a customer-focused post with exposure to a wide range of people from different life situations, the successful candidate will have a friendly and positive disposition. You must be an individual who is driven to deliver excellent customer care to our local residents and businesses. Experience of public sector finance and and practical knowledge of computerised financial ledger systems is desirable. If you are actively studying or a recently qualified AAT Technican (Level 4) then this would also be seen as advantageous. Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel, are essential. This role will offer variety, ushering oppoutnities to inherit a wealth of knowledge from our most learned colleagues. You must therefore possess an aptitude to learn and ability to incorporate different working practices. You shall be capable in achieving stretching targets and the ability to work adaptably in order meet tight deadlines and changing circumstances. This includes being self-organised and motivated, with the confidence to work on your own initiative and as part of a team. Application Instructions If you would like an informal discussion regarding this post, please telephone and ask for Shane Chaddha or email . To apply for this vacancy online please go to Alternatively, please telephone or write to HR Services, Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1BG or e-mail quoting post number RF362. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 19th April 2026. THE COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER Address Finance Cannock Chase Council Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road Cannock WS Walsall WS11 1BG Keep up-to-date by subscribing to our eNewsletter. (you can un-subscribe at anytime) The Disabled Workers Co-operative Ltd. Reg No.

A local government organization in Cannock seeks a Finance Business Partner to provide financial support to budget managers. The role involves budgeting, financial reporting, and collaboration across two councils. Applicants should be AAT qualified or equivalent with experience in budget setting and monitoring. The position offers a competitive salary of £37,280 - £40,777, flexible working hours, and various employee benefits, including a local pension scheme and professional fee coverage.

Finance Business Partner CompanyName: Cannock Chase Council JobLocation: Cannock JobStatus: Full Time Grade H: £37,280 - £40,777 per annum (pay award pending from 1st April) Post Number: RF294 Permanent - 37 Hours per week Benefits to you Flexitime Scheme Casual Car User Allowance Payment of One Professional Fee Per Annum 26 days holiday and 31 days after 5 years continuous service Local Government Pension Scheme Discounted Leisure Centre Membership Cycle Scheme Free Car Parking Cannock Chase District Council and Stafford Borough Council's shared Finance Service is seeking a Finance Business Partner to enable the provision of financial support to budget managers. This exciting opportunity offers the successful applicant a chance to be part of an innovative shared Finance Service working across two neighbouring Local Authorities. This role gives the opportunity to support the business by providing good quality financial information and support to budget managers. Operating within a District Council gives the opportunity to be involved in all areas from budget setting and monitoring to the statement of accounts production. A knowledge and understanding of Local Authority accounting would be advantageous. AAT qualified or equivalent; you will have previous experience of budget setting, budget monitoring, and closure of accounts along with the ability to provide professionally sound financial information both verbally and in writing to Officers and Members of the Council. Job Requirements and Application Instructions To apply for this vacancy online please go to Alternatively, please telephone or write to HR Services, Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1BG or e-mail quoting post number RF294. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 12th April 2026. THE COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER Address: Finance Cannock Chase Council Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road Cannock WS Walsall WS11 1BG