Somerset Council
Exchequer Finance Assistant (Accounts Receivable)
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Closing date: 18/09/26 Salary: Grade 14, £20,240 - £21,072 per annum for 30 hours
Looking for a finance role where your work makes a real difference? Join Somerset Council’s Exchequer Team and become part of a busy, supportive service that helps keep vital council operations running smoothly. You’ll have the opportunity to build your finance expertise, work with a wide range of stakeholders, and contribute to continuous improvements in a role that offers variety, responsibility, and hybrid working.
Role Summary
As an Accounts Receivable Officer, you will support the delivery of core financial operations, with a primary focus on accounts receivable operations and income-related processes. You’ll ensure transactions are processed accurately, in line with established procedures and controls, while maintaining high-quality financial records and supporting compliance with governance standards. Working as part of the Accounts Receivable Team, you will play an important role in supporting day-to-day financial activities and ensuring the smooth running of key finance processes across the Council.
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What you'll do – Key Responsibilities
- Process income transactions, customer account activities, and financial data accurately and on time.
- Respond to finance-related queries from colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.
- Support invoicing, income management, and other operational finance processes.
- Help monitor compliance with financial procedures and controls.
- Contribute to improving financial systems, processes, and ways of working.
What we're looking for – Knowledge, Experience, and Skills
- Experience working in a finance, accounts, or transactional processing environment.
- Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash handling, or related financial processes.
- Understanding of financial controls, compliance, and accurate record keeping.
- Strong IT skills and confidence working with financial systems and data.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
About the Team
You'll be joining a supportive and experienced Accounts Receivable Team within Somerset Council's Exchequer Service. The team works closely with colleagues, schools, suppliers, and customers to ensure income is managed effectively and financial services are delivered efficiently. With a strong focus on collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement, it's a great environment to develop your skills.
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Additional Information
- Permanent, part-time role (30 hours per week)
- 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
- Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We are only able to proceed with candidates who already have the right to work in the UK without the need for VISA sponsorship.
For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Nicola Saunders, AR Lead, via email: nicola.saunders@somerset.gov.uk
AG0796 AP AR Cash Officer 1081/AMB
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