Finance Assistant - Colchester City Council
Colchester City Council
Temporary, Part Time
Up to £16 per hour, dependant on experience
Location: Colchester
Closing Date: Sunday 7th September 2025
Join Colchester City Council as a Finance Assistant – Temporary Opportunity
Essex County Council is pleased to be supporting Colchester City Council in the recruitment of a Finance Assistant. This is a part-time, temporary position offering between 29 and 35 hours per week, starting immediately and lasting for a period of six months.
This is a hybrid role with the expectation of working of being in the office one day per week (Wednesday).
If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for working with numbers, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic finance team within local government.
Key Responsibilities
- Monthly preparation of the Rent Schedule and checks against the Terrier. Yearly total of 915 invoices
- Raising Purchase Orders for legal fees, marketing fees, consultancy fees, service charges
- Raising invoices to tenants for miscellaneous charges, back rent, rent reviews, as per requirements of the surveyors
- Payment of Invoices including receipting of Purchase Orders
- Verifying and challenging service charges and head rent calculations.
- Liaising with credit control and monitoring overdue invoices to reduce tenant late payments and recover outstanding amounts.
- Dealing with Insurance Claims and Recharges.
- Assist in maintaining financial records and ledgers.
- Process invoices, payments, and expense reports accurately.
- Support month-end closing processes and reconciliations.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure timely financial reporting.
- Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding financial data.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a finance or accounting role is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
What We Offer:
- Flexible part-time hours within a supportive work environment.
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience in finance.
- Competitive pay commensurate with experience.
*Due to this role starting immediately please include your interview availability, along with availability to start work (if appointed) and salary expectation.