Finance Officer (Transactional Services)

Love getting the details right and keeping finances in order? This could be the perfect role for you.

Who are we looking for?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Transactional Services Team within the Finance department at Wealden District Council. This is a varied and important role where you'll play a key part in supporting the smooth running of our financial operations.

What will the role involve?

In this role, you will

• Process accounts payable and receivable transactions accurately and efficiently
• Support credit control activities, including proactive debt collection
• Carry out banking and income allocation tasks
• Act as the first point of contact for customer queries, resolving them professionally and effectively
• Communicate regularly with customers via phone and written correspondence

What skills, knowledge and abilities do you require for the role?

We are looking for someone who is

• Able to prioritise and manage a busy workload effectively
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• A confident communicator with a professional telephone manner
• Proactive and resilient, particularly when managing outstanding debts
• Accurate and detail-focused when processing financial transactions

You will also have

• GCSE Maths and English (Grade C or equivalent)
• Strong ICT skills
• Experience using computerised financial systems
• Previous experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or a similar finance role (desirable but valuable)

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary & pension scheme.
• Incremental progression (subject to satisfactory performance)
• A friendly, supportive team.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Hybrid working.

For more information

For an informal chat about the role, please contact

Debbie Gander

01323 443290

About Wealden

Wealden District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment. We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities, and all applications will be treated on merit.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. At Wealden District Council, we are committed to fair, accessible recruitment and supporting colleagues with the adjustments they need to thrive. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview. Join a workplace that values inclusion, wellbeing and equal opportunity.

Ethical Use of AI in Applications

We welcome innovation and do not automatically exclude candidates who use AI tools during the application process. However, we assess each application to ensure the candidate genuinely understands the role and its requirements.

AI may be used ethically and responsibly, provided it supports, rather than compromises our core values of integrity, transparency, and fairness. During assessments and interviews, candidates must present their own skills and experience without assistance from others, external resources, or AI, unless explicitly instructed otherwise.

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About Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.